Where does your food come from? If you’re not sure or are afraid to even look, make a positive change and shop local in St. Augustine! Fall is harvest time and that means delicious, organically grown produce that is ripe for the picking!
Farmers Markets
If you love to cook or are looking for healthy options, check out these local farmers markets or food stands to fill your pantry with fresh, organic foods. Visitors and locals will not only help themselves, but they’ll also help St. Augustine’s local economy.
The St. Augustine Farmer’s Market is especially popular in the fall.
Every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. there is a farmers market at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park offering local produce from all over the state. This market provides organically grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
The market is located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, Florida 32080.
If you can’t make it to the Wednesday market there is another farmers market on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Here, you can also find locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and more. The harvest season will produce a large variety of local foods, so come out and see for yourself.
The Amphitheatre is located at 1340 A1A South St. Augustine, Florida 32080.
The fresh tomatoes at the farmers market are always gorgeous.
Local Farms
Sykes Family Farm is a local, family run farm near St. Augustine, in Elkton, Florida. Sykes Farms hosts many fun events throughout the year including the family-friendly annual Corn Maze event in the fall.
Fall is even more fun when you include a visit to Sykes Farm.
Their farm is located at 5995 Brough Rd. Elkton, Florida 32033 and their contact information is (904) 692-1370 or reach them by email at [email protected].
Maggie’s Herb Farm showcases a wide variety of herbs and plants. Its extensive collection includes 75 types of herbs, succulents, flowering perennials, and the local favorite — datil pepper plants. The gift shop sells datil pepper sauces, mustards, jams, and health remedies.
Maggie’s is a great place to pick up herbs and datil pepper plants.
Located at 11400 County Road. 13 N, a visit to Maggie’s makes for a great country drive. If you get lost, call Maggie’s at (904) 829-0722.
For more information on farmers markets, visit our Calendar of Events or see our market article.
Diane’s Natural Market is also a great source for organic and local foods.
