Mia Shields, Emilia Haus

Farmer’s Markets are the perfect weekend activity for one to support locally-owned businesses. Farmer’s Markets have existed for hundreds of years, originating in Pennsylvania. 

In Miami, there are multiple Farmer’s Markets that are filled with bustling crowds on the weekends. 

Pinecrest Farmer’s Market:

Held in Pinecrest Gardens, the Pinecrest Farmer’s Market is hosted every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pinecrest Gardens started arranging the market in 2009, and it has been a big hit in the community since then. With multiple booths, there is a vendor for everything: food, clothing, dog treats and even ceramics. 

“[The Farmer’s Market] is a way to engage a lot of people and also marketing the Ceramic League, which is near here, and we offer classes, and we’re a nonprofit, and that’s our classes are very good and a lot of people, even though you’re close to the Ceramic League, don’t know about us. So, we’re always here trying to publicize what we have to offer,” Ceramic League member Pamela Neumann said.

The Ceramics League, a ceramics nonprofit, is a regular vendor at the Farmer’s Market with different members helping out each weekend. 

“We have over 100 members and we have different members here every Sunday. So it’s an educational opportunity for members to learn how to present their work and sell it,” Neumann said.

Coconut Grove Farmer’s Market:

On the corner of Grand Avenue and Margaret Street, the Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All-vegan and organic, the market includes all kinds of booths from vintage clothing to fresh juices to spiritual sage. 

One booth, Feel Good Vegan Food, sells different kinds of tropical foods and Caribbean food. 

“I had a passion of using organic fruits and growing my own fruits. We have a family farm, and I was like, you know what, let me just start my own business instead, right out of college,” Feel Good Vegan Food owner Chinya Vully said. 

Farmer’s Market at Merrick Park:

In Merrick Park, the Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Booths line up along the first level of the mall. 

One vendor, Makes X Dani, handcrafts and sells blankets at her booth. In a different array of colors, these blankets are made of natural fiber.

“This was a COVID hobby of mine and I kind of just wanted to turn it into a small business and I thought what better way than to go to a local market and see what the market would be in Miami itself,” Makes X Dani owner Daniela Callejas said. 

These are just a few of the many Farmer’s Markets in Miami. There are other markets aside from these three, including the  Coral Reef Farmer’s Market, held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Legion Farmer’s Market, held on Saturdays from 9  a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market, held on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m..

When given the chance, check out the local farmers market in one’s community. It is important to shop local, as it helps support the community of local artists and vendors in the neighborhood.

“You’re supporting local farmers and you’re supporting your community and you’re supporting the local artists and the local food vendors and you’re giving your community the support that it needs to keep going,” Coconut Grove Vintage Vendor Lauren Hayes said.