In 2009 we asked why there was no Parramore Farmers Market. Last year the City announced it would be coming (!!!) thanks to a USDA $250,000 grant. The Parramore Farmers Market will open January 6th, 2018 and run on Saturday mornings from 8am – 1pm at Orlando City Soccer Stadium (MAP). Applications can be found here.
Product Eligibility & Guidelines are stricter than the Orlando Farmers Market, which is a positive for the customers and the vendors. Of course we're still bitter that we didn't win the contract to run the Orlando Farmers Market!
Product Eligibility & Guidelines are stricter than the Orlando Farmers Market, which is a positive for the customers and the vendors. Of course we're still bitter that we didn't win the contract to run the Orlando Farmers Market!
- Vendors may sell locally-produced farm and food products including (but not limited to): fruits, vegetables, dairy, cut flowers, plants, cheese, jams, jellies, relishes, honey, canned goods, pastas and baked goods; as well as handmade natural soaps, home cleaning products, and some craft items.
- Regional farmers and producers who bring products that are 100% grown, harvested, produced or caught within 150 miles of Orlando, FL are preferred. The Farmers Market Coordinator may request on-farm site visits to verify local sourcing.
- No vendor may buy products and re-sell them at the market without prior approval by Farmers Market Coordinator. Resale of Florida-grown or –made products are subject to case-by-case approval. Sourcing must be documented, verifiable, and approved by Farmers Market Coordinator, with Farm of Origin prominently displayed on all applicable signage.
- Prepared foods/value-added items are to be made from scratch and include as many local, seasonal ingredients as possible. They may not be prepared using commercial mixes.
- Craft Vendors must sell goods made locally in Florida. All art or craft must be handmade or original items by the artist or his/her representative.
