The Sarasota Farmers Market downtown was the first place I wanted to go when we moved to Florida- I had heard such good things, and a farmers market is always the perfect weekend activity!
The Sarasota Farmers Market is located right downtown on Lemon Ave- it extends a few blocks and is a very large market with food trucks, live music, and several vendors!
The market is open from 7 am – 1pm every Saturday, rain or shine…one of the best parts of living in Florida is that it is open year round!
Here Are My Tips for Visiting the Market:
Park at the Bayfront Park for free parking. You will have to walk a few blocks to the market, but it’s worth it for the price! Plus, we like to park there so Basil can get a little walk in at the park before the crowds.
Speaking of pets, be prepared for crowds. Especially when the snowbirds are around, the market is crowded. People are really friendly and it’s not an issue, but we had to pick up Basil quite a bit (which he loves, haha) so just be aware if you have a larger dog.
Arrive early before everything sells out! We got to the market around 11am, and a few items had already sold out- I would arrive earlier if you have flowers or certain snacks on your wishlist! There was plenty of produce and other snacks left though, if you can’t make it early.
Bring a water and cooler. This is Florida, so I always try to leave the house with a water bottle, bowl for Basil, sunscreen, and a cooler bag for produce in the heat. It’s not super hot out (yet!) but I like to be prepared…if I know I’m going to buy flowers, I usually have a cup of ice water in the car in our car cooler for them, too.
What’s your favorite weekend activity in Sarasota?
Let me know in the comments! xoxo
