Farmers Markets · Food & Drink · Family-Friendly
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market: A Local’s Saturday Guide
Every Saturday from September through May, downtown Lakeland turns into one big market. Here’s when to go, what’s in season, and how to turn it into a perfect Saturday morning.
On Saturday mornings, Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland fills with produce stands, plant sellers, bakers and local makers. The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market has been a downtown habit for years, and it's one of the easiest ways to feel like a local fast.
When to go
The market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., September through May, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in June and July. It usually takes August off. Look for it in the 200 block of North Kentucky Avenue and along the nearby downtown streets around Munn Park.
Go early for the best produce and the easiest parking. By late morning it's busy, which is half the fun.
What's in season right now
Late fall into winter is a great time for Florida produce. Citrus season is underway, and the strawberry farms just west of Polk in Plant City ramp up from December through early spring. Expect greens, tomatoes, peppers, local honey, plants, flowers, and plenty of baked goods.
Make it a morning
- Start with coffee at one of the downtown cafes.
- Shop the market, then drop your bags in the car.
- Walk to Lake Mirror, a few minutes away. Hollis Garden on its shore is free, and the promenade is one of the prettiest spots in Lakeland.
- Loop past Lake Morton to see the famous swans.
Bottom line
Lakeland's Saturday market is free, walkable and a little different every week. Go early, bring a bag, and leave time for a walk around the lakes.
