Palafox Market is the biggest Saturday market on the Emerald Coast, and it is a good reason to spend a morning in downtown Pensacola. Around 200 vendors set up along Palafox Street, selling produce, plants, baked goods, local meat and handmade goods. But it is not the only one. Every weekend, from Pensacola to Panama City, towns set up tents on squares, parks and greens.
This guide covers the main weekly markets, with current days, hours and seasons. We checked each one in November 2026. Markets can change their schedules for holidays and weather, so look at the market’s own page before you go.
Quick answer
- Biggest market: Palafox Market in downtown Pensacola, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
- Best on 30A on Saturday: the Seaside Farmers Market at the Seaside Amphitheater, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round.
- Best on 30A on Sunday: the 30A Farmers Market at Rosemary Beach, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round.
- Best near Destin: the Grand Boulevard Farmers Market in Sandestin, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Best bay views: The Market at St. Andrews in Panama City, under the oaks at Oaks by the Bay Park.
Emerald Coast farmers markets at a glance
| Market | Town | Day | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palafox Market | Pensacola | Saturday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Year-round, rain or shine |
| Downtown FWB Saturday Market | Fort Walton Beach | 2nd and 4th Saturdays | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round, rain or shine |
| Grand Boulevard Farmers Market | Miramar Beach (Sandestin) | Saturday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round; skips some holiday weekends |
| Destin Community Farmers Market | Destin | Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round |
| Seaside Farmers Market | Seaside (30A) | Saturday (plus Tuesday in June and July) | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round |
| 30A Farmers Market at Rosemary Beach | Rosemary Beach (30A) | Sunday (plus Thursday, Memorial Day to Labor Day) | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round |
| Peddlers Pavilion Farmers Market | Seacrest Beach (30A) | Sunday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round (check before you go) |
| Farmers Market at The Big Chill | Watersound (30A) | Thursday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | February to Labor Day |
| The Market at St. Andrews | Panama City | Saturday | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Year-round |
Hours and seasons as of November 2026. You can also browse upcoming dates on our farmers markets events calendar.
Palafox Market, Pensacola
The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board runs Palafox Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. The rule is simple: vendors must grow, make or create everything they sell. That keeps it a true local market.
The market has two sections. Palafox Market North fills Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Palafox Street, just north of Garden Street. Palafox Market South sets up a few blocks away around Plaza Ferdinand VII. As of July 2026, the north section had about 140 vendors and the south section about 60.
Expect produce, plants and cut flowers, baked goods, local meat, poultry and cheese, plus art, handmade goods and antiques. The mix changes with the seasons. In summer 2026 the market added Wednesday evening pop-ups in July, and in 2025 it ran Wednesday evening holiday markets from late November through mid-December. Check the Downtown Pensacola site for any 2026 holiday dates.
Tips: Use the downtown garages or street parking (the City of Pensacola posts parking details online). Go early for the best bread and produce, then stay for lunch downtown. Our perfect day in downtown Pensacola picks up where the market leaves off, and our Pensacola area guide lists places to eat and stay nearby.
Fort Walton Beach and Destin
The Downtown FWB Saturday Market sets up at Landing Park, 139 Brooks Street SE, on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is free and runs rain or shine, with produce stands, handcrafted goods and food on the waterfront. The remaining 2026 dates fall on November 14 and 28 and December 12 and 26. Make a morning of it with our downtown Fort Walton Beach guide.
In Destin, the Destin Community Farmers Market runs Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Harbor Boulevard, with produce, baked goods, jams, art and handmade jewelry. Destin Commons also hosts a market on select Saturdays; its calendar lists one on November 21, 2026. If you want seafood to go with your produce, Destin Ice Seafood Market & Deli on the harbor has sold fresh Gulf fish since 1984.
Grand Boulevard Farmers Market, Sandestin
The Grand Boulevard Farmers Market sets up in Grand Park on Grand Boulevard every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is free, and so is parking. Vendors sell produce, meats, dairy, eggs, honey, baked goods and handmade products. The market runs year-round but skips some holiday weekends, including Thanksgiving weekend in 2026. Pair it with a walk through the shops, or see our Miramar Beach and Sandestin guide.
30A markets: Seaside, Rosemary Beach and beyond
30A has a market almost every day of the weekend, and the classic pair is Seaside on Saturday and Rosemary Beach on Sunday.
Seaside Farmers Market: Held at the amphitheater in Seaside on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round, with an extra Tuesday market in June and July. Local farmers, growers and artisans sell produce, baked goods and specialty foods, often with live music. It runs rain or shine unless the weather is unsafe. Popular baked goods sell out early, so go close to 9 a.m. Afterward, browse the shops on Central Square (see our 30A shopping guide) or grab groceries at Modica Market.
30A Farmers Market at Rosemary Beach: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round, on the green at Long Green Park in the heart of Rosemary Beach. From Memorial Day to Labor Day it adds a Thursday market. Look for farm eggs, grass-fed beef, local honey, Gulf seafood, cheeses, breads, cut flowers and cold-pressed juices, with light jazz during market hours.
Peddlers Pavilion Farmers Market: A Sunday market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Seacrest Beach, between Rosemary and Alys Beach. Vendors sell toffee, spices, honey, produce and baked goods, with coffee and live music.
Farmers Market at The Big Chill: A Thursday market at 20 Hub Lane in Watersound Beach from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It runs from February through Labor Day, so it is off for the season until early 2027.
For more on what is happening along 30A this season, see 30A farmers markets and events.
The Market at St. Andrews, Panama City
The Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership runs The Market at St. Andrews every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oaks by the Bay Park, 2715 West 10th Street, at the south end of Beck Avenue. It moved to the park in May 2022. Vendors vary by week but typically include produce, local honey, sauces and spices, plus art, jewelry and woodworking. Spend the rest of the morning in Historic St. Andrews with our St. Andrews guide.
Good to know before you go
- Go early: The best produce and baked goods go first.
- Bring bags and some cash: Reusable bags make the walk easier, and a little cash helps in case a small stand does not take cards.
- Weather: Palafox, FWB and Seaside all say they run rain or shine, but any market can cancel for unsafe weather. Check its page or social media the morning of.
- Holidays: Expect changes around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Grand Boulevard has already posted that it skips Thanksgiving weekend in 2026.
- Storm status: After Hurricane Isaias on October 9, 2026, we checked each market’s official page and calendar. As of November 2026, none of the markets in this guide had posted a closure or a new location.
- More local food: For farm stands, seafood markets and specialty grocers, browse our farmers markets and food shops directory.
Shopping beyond the markets? Start with our Emerald Coast shopping guide.
Emerald Coast Farmers Markets FAQ
What time does Palafox Market open? Palafox Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Pensacola, rain or shine (as of November 2026).
Where is Palafox Market? On Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. The north section is at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, just north of Garden Street, and the south section is near Plaza Ferdinand VII.
Is there a farmers market on 30A? Yes, several. Seaside’s market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the 30A Farmers Market at Rosemary Beach runs Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both are year-round.
When is the Seaside Farmers Market? Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater, year-round. In June and July it also runs on Tuesdays.
Is the Grand Boulevard Farmers Market open year-round? Yes. It runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Grand Park, but it skips some holiday weekends, including Thanksgiving weekend.
Is there a farmers market in Fort Walton Beach? Yes. The Downtown FWB Saturday Market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Landing Park.