Parramore's farmers' market is now open for business?
Parramore has a farmers’ market again.
Until about 10 years ago, Orlando’s original farmers’ market was held Saturdays on West Church Street under Interstate 4.
That market was moved to Lake Eola where it is held every Sunday.
The new Parramore farmers market opened on Saturday (Jan. 6) in a courtyard outside Orlando City Stadium where the major league soccer team plays its matches.
This market is possible thanks to a $250,000 grant the city received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and in partnership with the Orlando City Soccer Club.
One of the most remarkable vendors on the opening day of the market was Black Bee Honey an initiative the Parramore Kidz Zone.
The goal of the market is to make it easier for Parramore-area residents to get fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s a real problem in Parramore because there are few food stores in the community, and many don’t carry fresh produce.
It’s notable that many vendors at the market accept EBT cards to pay for produce.
The market is also a venue for fledgling businesses to sell products. The market is open weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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