Welcome to the Southside Farmers Market. Focused on serving the nearby community, this market provides easy access to fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs and seafood from local farmers. The market will be open from 2-6 p.m. at the Walker-Ford Community Center, 2301 Pasco Street. Market dates are listed below.

Nestled within the Greater Bond Neighborhood, the Southside Farmers Market is a safe space and also provides free health and wellness screenings. Through the frequent visitor punch card, you earn a free gift after six visits. More features and services will be added. Check back monthly for updates and special events.

Market is open from 2 to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Market hours are subject to change due to inclement weather. Check this page for updates.

2024 Season

• September 26: Good Neighbor Market Day
• October 10: Go Pink Market Day
• October 24: Fall Harvest Market Day
• November 7: Salute to Veterans Market Day
• November 21: Give Thanks Market Day
• December 5: Community Safety & Fire Prevention Market Day
• December 19: Holiday Happiness Market Day

Mission

To provide a fresh food market to the Southside community that improves access to and reinforces healthy food options for community well-being.

Vision

A self-sustaining market that provides access to healthy food and engagement for the Southside community.

Background

Areas of the Southside are considered food deserts, which is an urban area where it is difficult to buy affordable or good quality fresh food. To address this issue, the City Commission approved funding in 2015 to establish a farmers market on the south side of Tallahassee. A small market was established but soon diminished. In 2018, the City received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to gain training and resources for operating a farmers market and to rejuvenate the Southside Farmers Market. More recently, the market was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida. The City of Tallahassee collaborated with local residents, community partners and local healthcare providers, including Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, CarePoint Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Medical Services, Bond Health Care Center, Whole Child Leon, University of Florida/IFAS, Tallahassee Food Network, Second Harvest of the Big Bend and others, to establish the revamped farmers market.

Partners

• City of Tallahassee
• Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
• Fresh Access Bucks
• Invest Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Supporters