Mingle with local farmers and business owners as you wander through a dizzying selection of farm direct fruits and vegetables harvested just before Market day, as well as a variety of organic products, and specialty foods. You'll also discover gourmet baked goods from crusty breads to delectable desserts, and prepared foods such as jellies, relishes and marinades. The Market is also the perfect location to choose from a wide variety of specialty tropical plants and landscaping plants, including orchids, herbs, and garden flowers.
When: Every Saturday, 9am - 1pm, except we are closed for the Shrimp Festival which is the first Saturday in May.
Where: Corner of Centre Street & 7th Street North in the beautiful downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach. There is plenty of parking available.
Market News for February 21, 2009: “The Tale & Taste of Eight Flags” will be featured at the Fernandina Farmers Market during February and March. Beginning with the French who arrived on the Island on May 3, 1562 through when the last and final flag, the Stars and Stripes, was hoisted in 1862, the Market will honor the tale and taste of one country each Saturday. Join the Market on February 21 for the French Flag Day tale by the Amelia Island Museum of History’s representation exhibit of the Island during the French take over and occupation of Amelia Island. Enjoy the taste of France with a traditional crepe cooking demonstration by Candlelight Crepes.
Also at the Market this Saturday, Gabriela's Tamales and cracker cookin' from Checkers will include Shrimp Creole, Spicy Cheese Biscuits, Southern Caviar and smoked mullet dip. Due to weather, Sweet Grass Cow and Goat Cheeses was unable to be at the Market on their regularly scheduled 2nd Saturday of the month so they will be at the Market this Saturday. The following regular vendors will be out on Feb 21 and will return on Feb 28: CrabCake King, Jeff The Coffee Vendor, and Neal's Kettle Korn.
Returning:
2/28 - An-Believable Eggrolls & wraps
3/7 - Thompson All Natural Pork
3/7 - Cats Angels joins the Market for this Saturday only
Fernandina Farmers Market
Friday, February 20, 2009
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