Farmers Market on Main Street-Alachua

05/29/2026

Tonight's random sunset is from FSWN Alachua Legacy Park in Alachua County, Florida where it's 82.4 F (https://alachua.weatherstem.com/fswnsantafe).

05/29/2026

☕✨ Start your day with comfort in every sip.
Freshly brewed moments, flaky pastries, and the rich aroma of premium coffee — because you deserve more than just coffee… you deserve an experience.
At Fresh Aroma Coffee, every cup is crafted to bring warmth, flavor, and joy to your day. 🤎
🌿 Specialty coffee
✨ Low acidity for a smoother taste
🥐 Perfect pairings
📍 Fresh flavor in every bag
Your pause. Your aroma. Your moment.

05/29/2026

✨ VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

Say hello to 🍰 Cathy’s Cake Pops 🍰 at Market on Main!

These aren’t just cake pops… they’re little bites of happiness 💕
Handmade, hand-dipped, beautifully decorated, and wrapped with love for every occasion. From birthdays and weddings to sweet treats “just because,” Cathy’s creations are almost too cute to eat… almost. 😍

🎀 Perfect for:
• Parties & celebrations
• Gifts & events
• Dessert tables
• Sweet cravings on a Saturday morning

You’ll find Cathy’s Cake Pops at Market on Main serving up fresh, adorable treats that make everyone smile ✨

📍 Market on Main – Alachua, FL
🛍 Support local. Shop handmade. Eat cake pops.

Tag someone who would absolutely buy a dozen 👇💖

05/27/2026

BIG things could be coming to Main Street Alachua this fall 🤍

We have an incredible grant opportunity that could help grow and improve our farmers market experience — but we NEED our community to show up now.

The more vendors, shoppers, families, and activity they see… the stronger our chances become.

So we want to know 👇
What do YOU want to see more of on Main Street?

🌿 More farmers & produce
🎶 Live music
🛍 More handmade/local vendors
🍔 Food trucks & outdoor dining
🎨 Family activities
🪴 Plants & garden vendors
🧺 Vintage & artisan markets
✨ Night markets & special events

Your support, attendance, shares, and feedback truly matter right now. Let’s show them what Alachua can become together 💫

Keep in mind this is to support our Market on Main Farmers Market💚🫶💚

Comment below with what YOU want to see downtown 👇

05/27/2026

🐾YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR VENDOR SPOTLIGHT🐾

At Simply Pure Pet Co., pets aren’t just animals — they’re family. 💚

That’s why every treat is handcrafted in small batches using 100% natural ingredients with no fillers, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Just wholesome goodness made with love and purpose for your furry best friends. 🦴🐶🐱

Born from a lifelong love of animals, Simply Pure Pet Co. believes our pets deserve clean, healthy treats that support long, happy lives by our sides. From crunchy crackers to peanut butter bones and sweet seasonal goodies, every bite is made with care. 🌿✨

Come meet this amazing local vendor at Market on Main and spoil your pets with something truly special!
🐾 Natural Ingredients
🐾 Handmade with Love
🐾 Small Batch Goodness
🐾 Supporting Healthy Pets Naturally

05/26/2026

🐐🌾 Fresh from the farm and raised with care — welcome Mike & Dotty’s Stewardship Farm to Market on Main 🌾🐓

At Stewardship Farm, it’s all about honest farming, hard work, and caring for the land and animals the right way. From farm-fresh goods to a passion for sustainable living, every item reflects true stewardship and heart. 💚

When you shop local farms, you’re not just buying food — you’re supporting families, preserving agriculture, and investing in your community.

Come meet Mike & Dotty, hear their story, and bring home something grown with purpose. 🌻🚜

Dorothy comes from Jasper FL so you will have to follow them and make sure your catching them when they are here!

05/26/2026

Finally!

05/26/2026

🌿 Step into the wild side of wellness with Jungle Life Herbs at Market on Main 🌿

From handcrafted herbal blends to natural wellness support, Jungle Life Herbs brings the power of plants straight to our community. 🌱✨

Whether you’re looking to relax, recharge, soothe, or simply explore more natural living — this is a booth you’ll want to stop and experience.

Come meet the faces behind the herbs, ask questions, and discover something your body and soul may have been needing. 🌞🍃

🛍️ Shop local
🌿 Support small business
💚 Nourish naturally

05/25/2026

Love this!

👇🏽 The 101 on Farmers’ Markets 👇🏽
🌟Gainesville Grove Street Farmers Market Monday 4 pm to 7 pm and around Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.
1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601.

🌟 High Springs Farmers Market Friday 3-7 pm
23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs, FL 32643

🌟 Haile Farmer's Market Saturday 8:30 am to 12 pm. 5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608

🌟 Melrose Farmer's Market at Midway Saturday 9 am - 1 pm Faith Presbyterian church on SR 21 midway between Keystone Heights and Melrose. Thank you Jenny Streetz.

🌟 Alachua Farmers Market on Main Street-Alachua Downtown Alachua, FL! Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm. Skinner Field 15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL
Thanks Mike and Dotty's Stewardship Farm

🌟 Alachua FL Farmers Market Saturdays 8:30a-12p at San Felasco Tech city

🌟 Sweet Roots Organic Farm & Nursery 🌟 in Jonesville check their socials before driving over on Saturday 9am -12pm 16919 SW 15th Ave, Newberry, FL 32669

See you there!

Add/Tag farmers markets we may have missed.

👩🏻‍🌾 ¿WHAT IS A FARMERS' MARKET? 👨🏻‍🌾
According to the Farmers Market Coalition (FMC), a farmers’ market is a public and recurring assembly of farmers or their representatives who sell their own agricultural products directly to consumers (FMC 2021).

Farmers’ markets have a fixed location and open to the public with regular operating schedule. The most common agricultural products sold at a market include fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, and grains.

Farmers markets have advantages over retail markets. First, they facilitate personal connections between farmers, shoppers, and communities.

Second, by directly selling products to consumers without middlemen, farmers can earn more dollars and shoppers can purchase fresh local food from their area, which can improve the local economy.

¿WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO FIND AT A FARMERS' MARKET?
Food products sold at local farmers' markets reflect the region's seasonal agricultural production.

Farmers' markets vary in size and in the number and type of products sold at the market. In general, you can find a wide array of locally produced products, including fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, honey, eggs, cheese and other dairy products, jams and jellies, seafood, and meat products.

Markets also offer non-food items such as plants and other nursery stock, crafts, candles, and soaps. Some farmers' markets hire musicians or other entertainment professionals that add to the ambiance of the market.

Read article for FARMERS MARKET TIPS FOR SHOPPERS
👩🏻‍🌾 Before going to the market
👩🏻‍🌾 At the market
👩🏻‍🌾 Leaving the market
👩🏻‍🌾 At home 🏡
👨🏻‍🌾 And more

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FS302
Best Practices for Shoppers at the Farmers' Market FS302/FSHN17-7
by Maria Portelos-Rometo, Jamie Sapijaszko, and Soohyoun Ahn

Photos by Carolina Madera, Frog Song Organics Team, farms one dream, and Farm which are all Carolina’s friends. Ryan's Homegrown tag cause he’s a cool guy.

If you’re wondering what’s the green juice coming from Berryland 352 press?
¡It’s CANE SUGAR!

05/25/2026

From the Master Gardeners - Planning June's Crops- they have done the Math for us - 😁

☀️ Food** to Plant in June 🌱 North Florida*
Easily transplant: boniato, gingers, roselle, and tropical spinaches.

Transplant with care: amaranth, calabaza, long squash, luffa, papaya, passionfruit, pigeon pea, Seminole pumpkin, and sweet potatoes.

Use seeds: chayote, okra, and peas (southern).

Central Florida*
Easily transplant: boniato, gingers, roselle, sugarcane, and tropical spinaches.

Transplant with care: amaranth, calabaza, long squash, luffa, papaya, passionfruit, pigeon pea, pineapple, Seminole pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and yucca.

Use seeds: chayote, okra, and peas (southern).

South Florida*
Easily transplant: sugarcane and tropical spinaches.

Transplant with care: amaranth, papaya, passionfruit, pigeon pea, pineapple, and sweet potatoes.

Use seeds: chayote.

*For the purposes of this planting calendar, "North Florida" refers to all of Florida north of State Road 40. "Central Florida" refers to the section of Florida between State Roads 40 and 70. "South Florida" refers to all of Florida below State Road 70.

Resources and printable PDF files on our state’s website below 👇🏽 first 💬 .

** ever so often Facebook doesn’t like edible food word and has taken our posts down thinking we’re selling or encouraging drgs. I’ve contested every post and Facebook has restored it. Whew 😅 ~ Carolina