Clearwater beach farmers market

November 2020 - May 28, 2021:
Friday & Saturday
9 am - 2 pm

June 2021:
Saturday only
9 am - 2 pm

The Dunedin Downtown Market is pleased to announce that we will be continuing to bring the fresh market to the community through the summer months.

Beginning Saturday, July 3rd, 2021, and running from 9am - 1pm weekly through October, the market will be located at 349 Main Street in the Dunedin Historical Museum parking lot. The market will continue to provide shopping opportunities for the community and will rotate vendors on a weekly basis to maintain the variety expected. We look forward to spending the summer with you!

The Friday and Saturday morning market, located in John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park at the intersection of Douglas and Main Streets, has become a popular place for locals and visitors, where shoppers can pick up fresh produce and a wide choice of gourmet items. Market Managers Greg and Tiffany operate a booth at every event to assist visitors with things to do in our downtown area. Entertainment is happening on the stage to the delight of the crowds. 

To support a locally-based food system that improves public health and well-being by increasing dietary intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.

To improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables by all residents of the Tampa Bay area, specifically limited resource families.

To enhance the capacity for sustainable food production, processing and distribution by addressing the educational needs of producers.

To support tourism and economic development in the region by providing a profitable retail outlet for local agricultural producers, artisans, crafters, food vendors and their goods.

To strengthen the social fabric of the local community by increasing awareness and support of local agriculture and the arts.

Visit http://tampabaymarkets.com/dunedin-downtown-market

For information on how to become a vendor, email [email protected]

In fact, all the way from Starbucks to Dunkin’ Donuts, the vendors are raving about the increased business. The owner of Lutz Nuts says, “I like this much better. I like not being in a parking lot. It’s attracting more people!” She is optimistic about the future of the Farmer’s Market. “It will just get better.”

A glimpse of the fresh goods available at the Market - Photo by Ian Phoenix

Even local businesses who don’t have a booth on the street are benefiting from the location switch. On the sidewalk, Caliyogurt offers free samples of their California-style frozen yogurt and tea. Phillip Park, the owner, says he’s glad that the Farmer’s Market is now set up directly outside of his shop. “[The Farmer’s Market] brings the people, so it’s a good thing.”

The move to a more prominent part of town is thanks to Bob Fernandez, who runs The Farmer’s Market with his family. “We’d thought it’d be a better location,” he said. He has been running the Farmer’s Market for fourteen years with his family and also commented, “We love being a part of Clearwater.”

But does this new location pose any problems? Yes, for Alain Guillaume at The Belgian Pearl. At the end of the day, he was completely sold out of his Belgian Waffles, made from a recipe from Liege (in Belgium), and did not have a sample to offer a young reporter snooping around. Which, he commented, is a good problem to have.

- Tampa Bay Informer
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