Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
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Founded in 2008, The Sanibel Island Farmers Market is held at City Hall, Sundays, 8am - 1pm, October thru end of May. This open air market features over 40 vendors including: local produce, baked goods, live plants, fresh seafood, cheese, pasta, meats, honey, pet treats, prepared foods, organics and so much more. We will be closed on November 11 due to Veteran's Day event, but will be open on Monday November 12th. We are open on Easter Sunday.
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RH0001
Kennebunk, ME268 contributions
Jan 2020
My wife and I hadn't thought about putting a farmer's market on our vacation list, but we saw the sign and went in. Wow! Italian food, Mexican food, French food, fresh pasta, chicken waffles, local fruits and vegetables, and a seafood truck with a long, long line next to it. A+ all the way, folks. Take time while you're on Sunday. If you skip breakfast first, you can eat your way through the market. Parking can be difficult (at Big Arts), so get there early.
Written 23 January 2020
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Patricia S
Fort Collins, CO8 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
While on vacation at Sanibel we visited the Farmers Market and it was a lot of fun with a lot of people enjoying it including us. My husband bought some delicious fresh shrimp. I bought some tasty French deserts which were delicious! Also, some fresh bagels which were good and etc. It was a nice day (Sunday) and the weather was perfect. If your at Sanibel it is definitely worth visiting!
Written 19 February 2020
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Texas175 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We arrived right at 8 AM to see the locals running to the market. We found them at the Fresh Fish Truck, by far the most popular vendor, it seemed. We enjoyed our first Açaà Bowl - delicious! Bought some fresh-made guacamole & chips to take back to our room. Empanadas were tasty, fresh pastries - so yummy! Will be ordering the Keto Cookies to be shipped when we get back home and the pasta, colored with vegetables and spices, not dyes, beautiful and healthy. Even bought a woven hat to wear on the trip that packs beautifully. Coordinating our next visit so that we can be sure to make it to the Market! You literally couple do your shopping for the week right here! Amazing!
Written 10 February 2021
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debbieloves2travel
New York City, NY4 contributions
Jan 2020
As you enter the market there is a Fish merchant called Island Seafood Market. At around 9:00 with the market opening at 8:00, there was a line of about 45 feet approximately. Well, out in the sun, the wait for fish was over 45 minutes. I believe that this is due to the fact that only ONE person was serving customers and taking the money. The fish is superb and fresh but i feel to respect customers there should be more employees on hand.
Written 19 January 2020
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827staciew
70 contributions
Jan 2020
From the stress of driving to this market, trying to park and the trying to navigate through it. No one told me about the horrific traffic eon Sanibel. We had to park in overflow parking to walk to the market. There were so many people there it was a highly stressful event. I bought a great raffia hat, though. And great food. But we prepared to crawl through both automotive and people traffic.
Written 22 January 2020
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Paul S
Minneapolis, MN28 contributions
Feb 2020
The Sanibel Farmers Market is a wonderful place to shop and eat while looking at beautiful displays of produce, flowers, pastries, art and crafts. There are treats for the whole family. A great place to stock up on garden fresh produce if you are starting a week aon the beach at one of the nearby condos.
Written 14 March 2020
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Allan B
Holden130 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This is one of the largest farmers markets I’ve ever seen. This was our first time here. Wow! Fresh produce. Home bakes bread. Fresh fish. Cheese. Pasta. Art. On and on. Be aware unbelievably crowded this time of year. Go early and bring your reusable shopping bags. You’re gonna need them.
Written 8 January 2020
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Jody G
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States85 contributions
Jan 2022
I have been to many farmer's markets around Florida and Sanibel's is one of the best. As others have mentioned, there are a lot of prepared foods and fresh vegetables, fresh baked goods/breads and fish. It does get quite busy so getting parking was somewhat challenging. I would suggest getting there early as some vendors sell out of items.
Written 20 January 2022
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upone2000
Grand Rapids, MI71 contributions
May 2021
Such a huge variety of fruits, vegetables, breads, guacamole, coffee, flowers and handmade jewelry, plus a few food trucks. Nicely laid out so the flow of people was easy to maneuver. Recommend going early to avoid the heavy foot traffic.
Written 26 May 2021
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Allana C
7 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Love this market so much! So many options. My favorite is Lisa V Holistic Skin. Her skincare works wonders and you can see it in real time with sampling. Completely cleared my acne.
Love the helichrysum serums and jasmine perfume! Phenomenal!
Love the helichrysum serums and jasmine perfume! Phenomenal!
Written 12 July 2024
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I believe so, but I'd make a stop first.
Written 4 February 2022
There were 3 parking lots open when we were there right next to the Historical site, next to the Farmers Market. I think we lucked into one of the last legal spots and there were people circling looking for spots when we dove into that one. My advice is to be patient, go early, or ride a bike with a basket.
Written 11 March 2019
Lori W
Arab, Alabama
I visited the market 5 times in the fall of 2017 and took my dog each time, as they were listed as pet friendly. Has that changed? I noticed on the main market website that Sanibel was a non pet friendly market.
Written 4 August 2018
Only Service Dogs are allowed at the market starting this Season (2018-2019). The decision was made by the City of Sanibel who leases the property to the Farmers Market. Please still support the market and the vendors.
Written 30 October 2018
They are not open! The market closed in late May of 2018. Didn’t realize that and got very excited for the Farmer’s Market. Very disappointed it was closed.
Written 5 August 2018
Open Easter Sunday?
Written 31 March 2018
The Facebook page says open 8am-1pm on Easter Sunday
Written 1 April 2018
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