Sarasota Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor market in downtown Sarasota, Florida, with more than 80 vendors and a mix of local food and goods. It runs every Saturday throughout the year, making it a regular downtown outing for produce, prepared food, flowers and community activity.
- Location: Downtown Sarasota, centered at Main Street and Lemon Avenue.
- When: Saturdays, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, rain or shine.
- What’s there: More than 80 vendors, live music and local nonprofits.
- Address: 1 N Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236.
Where does Sarasota Farmers Market take place?
Sarasota Farmers Market occupies several streets in downtown Sarasota, centered at Main Street and Lemon Avenue. The market extends north to First Street and south to Pineapple Avenue, with additional vendors on State Street.
The organizer gives the address as 1 N Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236. A state agriculture listing identifies the market location as the corner of Lemon and State streets, at 1420 State St.; use the street layout to orient yourself once you’re downtown.
What can you find at the market?
The market brings together locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers and other vendor products. Visit Sarasota County describes it as a nonprofit, vendor-run market with more than 80 vendors, live music and local nonprofits.
Named vendors include All Around Orchids, Circle 6 Farm & Ranch, Dr. Dirt (formerly Dairy Free Creamery), Homestead Hydroponics, Kinsey’s Produce, The Happy Pickle, Lou’s Bonsai, Succulantes and ionie Organic Cafe. The organizer also offers qualifying local nonprofit organizations complimentary booth space each week.
Community is part of the market’s stated purpose: its mission includes bringing residents and visitors together, drawing foot traffic downtown, supporting the downtown economy and sharing information about local farmers, businesses and artisans.
When is Sarasota Farmers Market open?
Sarasota Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, rain or shine, and is open all year. The market has operated since 1979.
For the schedule and any changes before setting out, check the official site before you go.
How do you plan a downtown market visit?
Start with the market’s central streets, then follow the vendor areas north toward First Street or south toward Pineapple Avenue; State Street has additional vendors.
Lemon Avenue between Main Street and First Street is closed to traffic on Saturday mornings for the market, so plan to approach on foot from elsewhere downtown rather than expecting to drive along that stretch.
The market is about 4.3 miles from Deluxe Inn, a Sarasota motel.
What Sarasota sights can you pair with the market?
The market’s downtown setting makes it easy to combine a Saturday visit with other Sarasota stops. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is another local outing; its visitor guide to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens can help you plan that part of the day.
For a compact plan, visit the market during its morning hours, then continue with a separate Sarasota attraction. The market itself is spread over multiple downtown streets, so allow time to browse at your own pace.
For a wider downtown outing, the one-day Sarasota itinerary from the airport side of town connects the market stop with other city sights.
FAQs
Is Sarasota Farmers Market open year-round?
Yes. The market is open all year and runs every Saturday, rain or shine.
What time does Sarasota Farmers Market start?
Market hours are 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays.
Where is the Sarasota Farmers Market address?
The organizer lists 1 N Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236. Its market area spans downtown streets around Main Street and Lemon Avenue, with vendors extending to First Street, Pineapple Avenue and State Street.