About Us

The Downtown Ft Pierce Farmers' Market

began several years ago when the director of St Lucie County's Co-op Extension Office applied for a grant to begin a community garden. In hopes of that garden, volunteers from many sectors of the County organized a Board of Directors and formed a Florida not-for-profit, tax exempt corporation. Unfortunately, the grant was not awarded. However, the Board of the newly organized market corporation decided to forge ahead. The market started with less than a dozen vendors and has evolved over the years to what it is today. We are now open year-round and not just seasonal. That's right! We will remain open throughout the summer months making this a year long market event.

Residents and tourists alike gather at the market to sip their morning coffee or tea while sampling some of the many mouthwatering baked goods. It is a Saturday morning tradition. You can spend time chatting with friends (old and new); then stock up on fresh produce, jams and jellies, honey products, award winning sauces and even handcrafted soaps. The seafood is outstanding! You can buy the most beautiful plants, shrubs and flowers such as, colorful orchids. If you don't have a green thumb, ask our vendors for assistance. They are very knowledgeable and willing to help.

Each week there will be a different entertainer and occassional events to delight.

ALSO: On the first and third Saturday of each month, the Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions and even test your soil. On the second and fourth Saturday volunteers from Heathcote Botanical Garden are on hand for advice and gardening information.

The Market works in conjunction with the Downtown Library, a neighbor to the Market and promotes Library activities, including the popular "Young Adult Book Club".

Also, the Fort Pierce Jazz Society operates an Art & Craft Market just west of us on the grassy area. For information about this sister market, call Chris at 834-8539.

Come to the Market...

It's a Saturday Morning Tradition!!!