Unseasonable Bad Weather Cancels Some Weekend Farmers Markets
It’s bad news for local farmers markets and artisan vendors a little over a week from Christmas – the windy, rainy weather all week is forecast to continue Saturday and part of Sunday, resulting in market cancellations. Some market organizers say they may open on Sunday depending on the forecast.
For farmers, the harvest continues, rain or not. You can order from some vendors. “The market being cancelled is a big curveball for a small farm that has produce ready to be harvested whether or not there’s a market to sell it at or not,” notes Little River Cooperative. French Farms has opened their web store for online orders, including eggs, starfruit, bread and butter pickles, salad greens and herbs.
And for food artisans, looking to sell their baked goods, cookies, jams and jellies, it hits hard. Look for your favorite market vendors online, where you may be able to order for shipping or pickup.
The current list of closings includes:
SATURDAY
FARMERS MARKETS CLOSED:
Legion Park Farmers Market
Coconut Creek Hometown Market
Wynwood Market
The Garden Holiday Market, Pembroke Pines
Key Biscayne Farmers Market
Plantation Farmers Market
South Miami Farmers Market at Ludlam Trail
Southwest Ranches Holiday Market
Little River Cooperative Nursery
LNB Grovestand
Miami Springs Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS OPEN:
Coconut Grove Organic Market
Aventura Mall Farmers Market
Michael Borek Farms
EVENT CLOSINGS
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
Greater Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade postponed until Thur., Dec. 21
SUNDAY
Note: Some market operators may open Sunday depending on the conditions. We’ll update this list as we receive information.
FARMERS MARKETS CLOSED:
Vizcaya Village Farmers Market
Wynwood Market
Florida Keys Farmers Market Islamorada
Lauderdale By-the-Sea
Tamarac
FARMERS MARKETS OPEN:
Little River Cooperative Nursery 10am-5pm
Aventura Mall Farmers Market
Lincoln Road
LNB Grovestand
Key West Artisan Market
