🌱 World Farmers Day: Cheers to the Hands That Grow Our Food (and Our Neighborhood Markets!)

Every plate, every smoothie bowl, every colorful veggie tells a story. And at the heart of those stories: farmers. On World Farmers Day, we tip our hats (and our forks) to the people who plant, nurture, and harvest — often before sunrise — so we all can eat.

But farmers don’t just live out in the fields — they show up in our neighborhoods, under tents and canopies, selling fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, crafts, and so much more. Their markets are community hubs, full of laughter, flavor, and connection.

So today, as we celebrate those who feed the world, here are a few local gems around Orlando and nearby that you can visit to support our growers:

📍 Local Farmers Markets Worth Visiting Around Orlando

• Orlando Farmers Market (Lake Eola Park) — Every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in downtown Orlando. A classic, vibrant market with seasonal produce, baked goods, art, local eats, and plenty of good vibes. 

Orlando Farmers Market 📸 Photo by Orlando Best Pizza

• Winter Garden Farmers Market — Every Saturday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at 104 S. Lakeview Avenue in Winter Garden. Over 100 vendors, live music, and a friendly small-town feel just a short drive away.

  
  

• Saturday Farmers’ Market (Winter Park, Central Park West Meadow) — Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Central Park (New York Ave & Morse Blvd). Fresh produce, plants, baked goods — it’s a staple for many locals.

  
  

• Maitland Farmer’s Market — Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, on Independence Lane next to Maitland City Hall. A cozy, friendly market with fresh produce, crafts, live entertainment, and a neighborhood feel.

  
  

• Audubon Park Community Market — Monday evenings in front of Stardust Video & Coffee, in the Audubon Park Garden District. The evening market brings a different energy and is a great way to wind into the week.

• Other local markets around Orlando —

  
  

 • Celebration Farmers Market (Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

 • Clermont Downtown Farmers Market (Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

 • Sanford Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

 • East Orlando / Waterford Lakes Farmers Market

 • Lake Nona Farmers Market (Saturdays)

🌿 Why These Markets Matter (Beyond the Fresh Veggies)

• Connection — they let us meet the people who grow our food, ask questions, hear stories, and build trust in local food systems.

• Community — markets are gathering places: live music, kids, conversations over a cup of coffee.

• Sustainability — less transportation, often fewer preservatives, and more support for small-scale farming.

Economic impact — when we buy local, money circulates within our region, helping farms, artisans, and small businesses thrive.

Let’s Celebrate (and Support!)

This World Farmers Day, consider visiting one of these markets and doing more than observing — participate:

• Bring a reusable bag and fill it with fresh, local picks.

• Say hi, chat, and thank the farmers.

• Share your finds on social media, tag the farms, tag Earthy Picks, spread the love.

• Bring a friend and make it a ritual.

  
  

🌱 At Earthy Picks, we’re endlessly grateful for the farmers and growers who make our plant-based dreams possible. Let’s keep lifting them up — in our kitchens, in our communities, and today especially, in our gratitude.