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Across Gainesville and Alachua County, the seasons show up on market tables, restaurant menus, and roadside farm stands. Local farms help shape what’s available throughout the year, creating a food scene that’s closely connected to the land and the people who grow it.
Scroll down for farmer’s markets, local u-picks, seasonal harvests, and more.
Farmers markets across Gainesville and Alachua County bring together local farms, seasonal produce, and small-scale food businesses each week. These markets offer a reliable place to find what’s currently being harvested in North Central Florida, including fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats, baked goods, honey, prepared foods, and handcrafted products. Many markets operate year-round, while others follow seasonal schedules, creating a rotating mix of vendors and ingredients throughout the year. Visiting a farmers market offers a direct connection to the people growing and making food in the region, along with an easy way to shop fresh, locally sourced products.
Plan your next farmers market visit with the Fresh From Florida Seasonal Availability Chart, a handy guide to see what’s in season and when to enjoy it.
Mondays
Grove Street Farmers Market
1001 NW 4th St. Gainesville, FL 32601
Mondays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesdays
Archer Farmers Market
16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL
Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(352) 374-8240
Wednesdays
San Felasco Market
13900 Tech City Cir, Alachua, FL 32615
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fridays
High Springs Farmers Market
23666 NW 185th Rd. High Springs, FL 32643
Fridays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
(352) 275-6346
Saturdays
Alachua County Farmers Market
13900 Tech City Cir, Alachua, FL 32615
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
(352) 371-8236
Alachua Farmers Market on Main
15000 Bob Hitchcock’s Main St., Alachua, FL
Saturdays (October – March)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturdays (April – September)
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Haile Farmers Market
5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sweet Roots Organic Farm Market
16919 SW 15th Ave, Newberry, FL
Saturdays (October – mid July), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
(352) 451-3756
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
17805 US-301, Waldo, FL 32694
Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(352) 468-2255
U-pick farms across Alachua County open their fields throughout the year, offering hands-on access to seasonal crops grown in North Central Florida. Depending on the time of year, visitors can harvest strawberries, blueberries, grapes, vegetables, flowers, and other specialty crops directly from the source.
Many farms also offer farm stands, seasonal events, and family-friendly activities, making U-pick visits a way to spend time outdoors while engaging with the region’s farming community.
When in season, visitors can pick strawberries at Brown’s Farm and The Bryer Patch and blueberries at Aunt Zelma’s, Straughn Farms and Hidden Bear Farm.
Some farms, like Frog Song Organics, Siembra Farm, and Sweetroots Organic Farm, offer fresh produce alongside educational opportunities to connect visitors with sustainable farming practices.
For animal lovers, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary and Mill Creek Farm: Retirement Home for Horses give a glimpse into livestock care.
Historic and cultural sites like Dudley Farm Historic State Park preserve traditional farming methods and offer living history demonstrations. Others, like Swallowtail Farm, host farm-to-table dinners, retreats, and private events.
Many of these farms participate in local farmers markets or offer community-supported agriculture (CSA) memberships to keep fresh produce accessible year-round.
Visit the Alachua County Farmers Market (ACFM), the only Growers Only Market in North-Central Florida. Everything sold at the market is grown within 50 miles by local farmers who personally sell their produce.
