The Parkland Farmers Market is held the first & third Sunday of the month, November thru April. It…read moreis held in a large field, also known as the Equestrian Park. At other times, there are horse shows and competitions in the same general area. Parking is free for everyone! They provide handicapped parking for those with valid placards. Just show it to the parking guides.
We rarely see horses here during the market, but it sometimes seems that EVERYONE brings their dog. Any many of the vendors cater to the dogs as well, selling dog food, treats, doggie duds, toys and more. Parkland's dog parks, (one for little dogs and one for large dogs), called Barkland, are right down the road from the Farmer's Market.
It is not a large market, but it has a nice selection of items. Many of the vendors give out tasting samples. There are food trucks as well, and a covered seating area, so feel free to buy food at the market and eat breakfast, brunch or lunch right there.
The people who sell honey let you taste any and all. Be sure you taste brfore you buy. The honeys have a very broad range of flavors and colors, with avocado honey being almost avocado green...Really!
The french bakery has yummy breads & pastries.The croissants are fresh, yet, when we sat down to eat them at the market, we decided we like them better lightly toasted with butter and/or honey on them. I'm bringing the rest home.
Samples are always free at the apple cider donut booth, kettle korn, paela, dips, salsas, banana breads, (one if our favorite vendors).
Believe it or not, the item least represented are fruits and vegetables. You'd think that at a Farmer's Market, there would be more. Many of the fruits and veggies even come complete with stickers, printed with codes for the supermarket. Not everything is homegrown....
They, however, usually have homegrown tomatoes, eggplants, zuchini, carrots, string beans, cheeses and more.
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Other vendors sell veggie sprouts, many varieties of mushrooms (sometimes), various homemade clothes, granola, hot sauces, dips,
The fish guy sells fresh fish salads, whatever he has caught in the last couple of days.
The pickle guy is very popular, selling al different kinds of pickles.
From time to time time there are special events:
An antique car show
Musical performers
For Christmas there were 3-4 aisles of homemade gift items.
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We've come to the market just to pick up their terrific banana bread. It comes in several varieties, but, having tried a few, opt for the original now every time. Hint: It freezes well too.