Alachua County Farmers Market Thriving in New Tech City Home

ALACHUA – With colorful vendor tents lining brick walkways and shoppers filling market bags with fresh produce, the Alachua County Farmers Market is now in full swing at its new home in San Felasco Tech City.

After relocating just months ago from its longtime site along U.S. 441, the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the area has settled into its new location at 13900 Tech City Circle, just a few miles north of its former home. Organizers say the move has allowed the more than 50-year-old institution to continue its mission of supporting local agriculture while welcoming new customers and vendors.

The transition has been marked by a steady turnout of longtime patrons and first-time visitors alike. Vendors offering seasonal produce, meats, eggs, dairy products, seafood, plants and honey now operate beneath a covered structure at Tech City, providing a sheltered and inviting environment for weekly shopping.

Earlier this winter, the market hosted a series of free culinary tastings and organic gardening workshops to introduce the community to the new site. Throughout January, vendors including jam makers, beekeepers, pickle producers, sprouts growers and bakers offered rotating selections of complimentary samples while sharing ideas for incorporating locally produced foods into everyday meals. Vendors also raffled off product packages to encourage residents to make the Saturday market part of their routine.

In February, programming shifted to gardening education as North Central Florida entered its spring growing season. Growers led organic gardening workshops covering topics such as cultivating vegetables, herbs, ornamentals and butterfly gardens in small spaces, along with practical instruction on composting, organic pest control and container gardening.

Organizers emphasize that all items sold at the market are locally grown or produced, reinforcing the market’s long-standing commitment to supporting area farmers and small businesses. Buying local food, they note, not only ensures freshness but also helps keep food dollars circulating within the community.

Market hours remain unchanged. The Alachua County Farmers Market operates every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and is pet-friendly, welcoming well-behaved animals as part of its community atmosphere.

With decades of history behind it, the market’s relocation represents both continuity and renewal. Now fully established at San Felasco Tech City, the Alachua County Farmers Market continues to serve as a weekly gathering place where residents can shop local, learn from growers and connect with neighbors.

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