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Farmers Markets and Local Markets in the Florida Keys: Where to Shop Fresh, Local & Handmade

Farmers markets and local markets offer several ways to shop for produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, plants, and other locally offered products throughout the Florida Keys. Market schedules vary by location, with some operating year-round and others running seasonally or on specific days of the month. If you are looking for a farmers market in the Florida Keys, these are several established markets to know, from Islamorada and Key Largo to Marathon, the Lower Keys, and Key West.

1. Florida Keys Farmers Market — Islamorada

Location: Islamorada Gardens Plaza, 81001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036

When: Sundays, 10 AM–3 PM

Schedule: Year-round

The Florida Keys Farmers Market is held every Sunday in the parking lot of Islamorada Gardens Plaza at Mile Marker 81. The market operates year-round and is held rain or shine. The market's vendors include chefs, artists, craftsmen, and other vendors. Products listed by the market include organic produce, seafood, baked goods, juices, meats, cheeses, plants, orchids, artwork, and other handmade products. The market also provides free parking and live music, and pets are welcome when kept on a leash.

Good to know: Because the vendor lineup rotates, the products available can vary from week to week.

2. Key Largo Artisans Market — Key Largo

Location: Dolphins Plus Bayside, 101900 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

When: Monthly during the season, generally October through April

Typical hours: 5–8 PM

The Key Largo Artisans Market is a seasonal monthly market hosted at Dolphins Plus Bayside. Dolphins Plus currently lists the market as taking place once a month from October through April. The market brings together local artisans and vendors offering items such as handmade products, food, and other goods. Dolphins Plus also hosts live dolphin presentations as part of some market events. The schedule can vary by month, so visitors should check Dolphins Plus' current community-events calendar before attending.

Good to know: This is better described as an artisan market rather than a traditional produce-focused farmers market.

3. Island Home Artisan & Gourmet Market — Tavernier

Location: Island Home Garden Center, 88720 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL

Schedule: Fridays, with market hours listed as 10 AM–4 PM in the 2026 Florida Keys cultural-events calendar

The Island Home Artisan & Gourmet Market is held at Island Home Garden Center in Tavernier. The Florida Keys Tourism Council's 2026 cultural-events calendar lists the market on Fridays from 10 AM to 4 PM. Products listed for the market include artisan breads, local honey, nut butters, homemade jams, oils, spreads, dried fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other products.

Good to know: Because this is an artisan and gourmet market, it is not limited to farm produce.

4. San Pablo Church Farmers Market — Marathon

Location: San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050

When: Fridays

Current listed hours: 1–5 PM

The San Pablo Church Farmers Market is held at San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon. Current business listings show the market at 550 122nd Street Ocean with Friday hours from 1–5 PM. Listings for the market describe vendors offering produce, cheeses, Mediterranean foods, local art and crafts, and other products. Some sources have previously listed different seasonal hours, so checking the current schedule before visiting is recommended.

Good to know: The market is a Friday option for shoppers in the Marathon area and is separate from the year-round Sunday market in Islamorada.

5. Boondocks Open-Air Market — Ramrod Key

Location: Boondocks Grille & Draft House, 27205 Overseas Highway, Ramrod Key, FL 33042

When: Saturdays, 9 AM–2 PM

Schedule: Weekly

The Boondocks Open-Air Market is held every Saturday in the Boondocks parking lot at Mile Marker 27.5 on Ramrod Key. The market currently features more than 20 local vendors, with products including handcrafted jewelry, original art, fresh organic produce, tropical plants, flowers, and other Keys-inspired items. The market's official site confirms the Saturday schedule of 9 AM to 2 PM.

Good to know: This is an open-air market rather than a traditional farmers market, so the selection includes both food-related products and handmade goods.

6. Key West Farmers Market — Truman Waterfront

Location: Truman Waterfront Market, Weech Way, Key West, FL 33040

When: Thursdays, 1–6 PM

The Key West Farmers Market is held Thursdays at Truman Waterfront in Key West. The Florida Keys Tourism Council currently lists the market from 1–6 PM. The market features seasonal produce, artisan goods, prepared food, locally crafted products, and other items from local vendors. The market also includes live music.

Good to know: This is the primary weekly farmers market listed for Key West in the current Florida Keys Tourism Council calendar.

Which Florida Keys Market Should You Visit?

The best market depends on where you are staying and what you want to shop for.

  • For a year-round Sunday market: Visit the Florida Keys Farmers Market in Islamorada.
  • For an evening artisan market: Check the Key Largo Artisans Market schedule at Dolphins Plus Bayside.
  • For gourmet and handmade products in the Upper Keys: Check the Island Home Artisan & Gourmet Market in Tavernier.
  • For a Friday market in Marathon: Visit the San Pablo Church Farmers Market.
  • For an open-air market in the Lower Keys: Visit the Boondocks Open-Air Market on Ramrod Key.
  • For a Thursday market in Key West: Visit the Key West Farmers Market at Truman Waterfront.

What Can You Find at Florida Keys Markets?

The selection depends on the market and the individual vendors. Current market listings mention products such as:

  • Fresh produce
  • Seafood
  • Baked goods
  • Artisan breads
  • Honey
  • Jams and spreads
  • Meats and cheeses
  • Juices
  • Plants and flowers
  • Handmade crafts
  • Jewelry
  • Artwork
  • Prepared foods
  • Other locally made products

Not every vendor or product is available at every market, and vendor lineups can change.

Seasonal Seafood in the Florida Keys

Seafood availability in the Florida Keys also changes with fishing seasons and individual vendor supply. Florida's stone crab harvest season runs from October 15 through May 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirms those dates for legal stone crab harvest. Florida's regular recreational spiny lobster season runs from August 6 through March 31.

These seasons do not mean that every farmers market will have stone crab or lobster available. What a particular market offers depends on its vendors and current supply.

Tips for Visiting a Florida Keys Market

Check the schedule before you go

Market schedules can be seasonal or change for individual events. This is especially important for monthly and seasonal markets such as the Key Largo Artisans Market.

Bring a reusable bag

A reusable shopping bag can be useful when purchasing multiple items, particularly produce, baked goods, or handmade products.

Check the vendor lineup

Markets often feature rotating vendors. If you are looking for a specific product, check the market or organizer's current information before making a trip.

Confirm hours on the day of your visit

The schedules above reflect current information available from market organizers, tourism listings, and other current sources. Special events, weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances can affect individual market dates and hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a farmers market in Islamorada?

Yes. The Florida Keys Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM at 81001 Overseas Highway in Islamorada. The market operates year-round and is held rain or shine.

Does Key Largo have a farmers market?

Key Largo has the seasonal Key Largo Artisans Market at Dolphins Plus Bayside. Dolphins Plus currently lists the market once a month from October through April, generally from 5–8 PM.

Is there a farmers market in Marathon?

Yes. The San Pablo Church Farmers Market is located at 550 122nd Street Ocean in Marathon and is currently listed for Fridays from 1–5 PM.

Is there a farmers market in the Lower Keys?

Yes. The Boondocks Open-Air Market operates every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM at Mile Marker 27.5 on Ramrod Key.

Is there a farmers market in Key West?

Yes. The Key West Farmers Market at Truman Waterfront is currently listed for Thursdays from 1–6 PM.

What is the largest farmers market in the Florida Keys?

I would not make a claim that one market is the largest or best without a reliable source providing comparable attendance, vendor counts, or market size. Different markets serve different purposes and have different schedules.

Are Florida Keys farmers markets open year-round?

Some are, while others are seasonal. The Florida Keys Farmers Market in Islamorada specifically states that it operates year-round. Other markets, including the Key Largo Artisans Market, operate seasonally.

A Simple Way to Plan Your Market Visit

If you are traveling through the Keys, the market schedule gives you several options:

  • Sunday: Florida Keys Farmers Market in Islamorada
  • Thursday: Key West Farmers Market at Truman Waterfront
  • Friday: San Pablo Church Farmers Market in Marathon or the Island Home Artisan & Gourmet Market in Tavernier
  • Saturday: Boondocks Open-Air Market on Ramrod Key
  • Monthly/Seasonal: Key Largo Artisans Market at Dolphins Plus Bayside

Because schedules and vendor lineups can change, verify the market's current information before heading out.

Sources

  • Florida Keys Farmers Market
  • Florida Keys & Key West Tourism Council
  • Dolphins Plus Bayside
  • Boondocks Open-Air Market
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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