Green Markets from Palm Beach to Jupiter Island
‘Tis the season. The season for green markets. What’s better than ripe tomatoes, juicy pears, healthy winter squash, plump berries, and just-picked apples?
Even though we get to enjoy the sunny warm weather, palm trees, and ocean breezes, all year round; South Florida celebrates autumn with local farmers and vendors offering their products at local green markets. The markets provide fresh produce from area farms, artisanal goods, local plants, baked goods, gourmet foods and much more. Plus, it’s a great time to just get outside and enjoy South Florida’s fall season. Make the most of this beautiful season with our guide to Green Markets from Palm Beach to Jupiter Island.
West Palm Beach Green Market
Oct. 7, 2017 through April 24, 2018
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: downtown on the West Palm Beach waterfront (at eastern end of Clematis Street)
Highlights: With a stunning view of the West Palm waterfront, this market is designed for browsing, noshing, and lingering while listening to music or watching the kids and pups play. The area’s top farms are well represented in the market stalls, offering a chance to meet the farmers. The Green Market also offers unlimited mimosas for $10 and free activities for kids.
Dog-friendly? Yes.
Parking: Free at the Evernia and Banyan public garages during market hours.
Palm Beach Gardens Green Market
Oct. 1, 2017 through May 6, 2018
Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 10500 N. Military Trail (Palm Beach Gardens Municipal Complex), Palm Beach Gardens
Highlights: This folksy market offers a mix of farm-fresh produce, prepared foods, artisanal goods and other products in a low-key setting. A handful of seating areas are available for listening to live music.
Dog-friendly? No, city ordinance forbids all pets at city parks (except for service dogs).
Parking: Free in the surrounding public lots.
Royal Palm Beach Green Market and Bazaar
Oct. 15, 2017 through April 2018
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Veterans Park, 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach.
Highlights: Shaded walkways and seating areas are a big plus at this market, which offers organic products, local plants, produce, spices, baked goods and arts and crafts.
Dog-friendly? Yes.
Parking: Free in park lots.
Lake Worth Farmers Market
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Old Bridge Park, on the northwest corner of A1A and Lake Avenue.
Highlights: This is a true farmers market, where one can buy produce directly from farmers. The waterside setting enhances the experience.
Dog-friendly? Yes.
Farmers Market at Harbourside Place
This is a year-round market
Hours: Sundays - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (starting Oct. 22, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Location: Harbourside Place, 200 N. U.S. 1, Jupiter.
Highlights: The market kiosks line the waterway from just across Tommy Bahama restaurant southward. Mostly farm-fresh produce and plants are offered here.
Dog-friendly? Yes.
Parking: Free on the street and garage (no charge for up to two hours).
Riviera Beach Green & Artisan Market
Every Saturday
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 200 East 13th Street, Riviera Beach (Riviera Beach City Marina)
Highlights: This is a year-round market set along the water at the Riviera Beach Marina Village. It features great produce, specialty food items, jewelry, arts and crafts and health/nutrition items.
Dog-friendly? Yes.
Parking: Parking available at the Riviera Beach Marina Village.
Jupiter Farmers Market at El Sol
Nov. 5, 2017 through April 29, 2018
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 106 Military Trail at El Sol, Jupiter (corner of Military Trail and Indiantown Road).
Highlights: More than 35 vendors will offer homemade salsas, French pastries, imported cheese, fresh-cut floral bouquets and much more.
Dog-friendly? Yes.
Parking: Plenty of free parking nearby.
* Information and list compiled from the Palm Beach Post.
For more information on enjoying the beautiful green markets from Palm Beach to Jupiter Island, contact a Tauber Realty specialist.