Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Lakelanders. In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up farmers markets and farm stands in the Polk County area (plus a few in Hillsborough) where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Farmers markets

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | Saturdays, September-July

Features: Plants, produce, locally handcrafted art and textiles, live music, and ready-to-eat foods
Parking: Street and garage parking are available downtown.
Space: Outdoors

Note: This market is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your leashed pup.

Lakeland Mi Pueblo Flea Market, 2701 Swindell Rd., Lakeland | Saturday-Sunday, year-round

Features: ~500 vendors selling produce, livestock, clothing, and gardening tools
Parking: $2 on-site parking
Space: Indoors and outdoors

Heritage Harvest Farmers Market, 8950 N. Campbell Rd., Lakeland | Select Saturdays

Features: Handmade handicrafts, ready-to-eat snacks, seasonal produce, and plenty of shade under oak trees
Parking: On-site parking
Space: Outdoors at Heritage Park

Note: Keep an eye on the market's Facebook page to learn each month's theme.

Farmers markets are the perfect place to find locally grown plants. | Photo by @winterhavenfarmersmarket

Winter Haven Farmers Market, corner of 3rd St. SW and Ave. C SW, Winter Haven | Saturday, year-round

Features: Rotating vendors offering specialty foods, jewelry, art, and crafts
Parking: Street and garage parking are available downtown.
Space: Outdoors

International Market World, 1052 US-92, Auburndale | Friday-Sunday, year-round

Features: 1,200+ vendor spaces, farm-fresh produce brought in daily, circus performances, and alligator shows
Parking: Outdoor parking on-site
Space: Mostly indoors

Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market, 20 N. Market St., Lake Wales | Second and fourth Saturday of every month, year-round

Features: Fresh eggs, handmade goods, citrus trees, and produce grown locally without pesticides
Parking: Downtown street parking
Space: Outdoors

The Plant City Farm & Flea Market is a great place for wholesale produce. | Photo by @cfproduceinc

Plant City Farm & Flea Market, 708 W. Sam Allen Rd., Plant City | Daily, year-round

Features: Wholesale vendors selling large quantities of fresh produce like watermelon, citrus, and tomatoes
Parking: $1-2 on-site parking
Space: Mostly outdoors

Note: Arrive early in the day, as most vendors will leave by 12 p.m.

A Land of Delight Natural Farm, 2514 Leaning Pine Ln., Plant City | Monday-Saturday, year-round

Features: Organic produce grown on-site, raw honey, meats, and a tropical and fruiting tree nursery
Parking: Outdoor parking on-site
Space: Indoors and outdoors

Note: Learn about self-sustainability and growing techniques in free classes on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Stop by these farm stands early in the day for your best chance at getting products before they sell out. | Photo by Logan's Animal Ranch

Farm stands

The Sunny Side at Logan's Animal Ranch, 1401 Parker Rd., Lakeland | Friday-Saturday
This colorful booth offers farm-raised eggs and seasonal goodies from the kitchen. Pay for what you take using the honor system.

Cardinal Ranch, 3920 Timberwood Dr., Lakeland | Daily
Find this farm in southwest Lakeland for local honey, fresh eggs, and a few pets of the friendly farm animals over the fence.

Little Crumbs, 8702 Pine Tree Dr., Lakeland | Saturday-Sunday
It's all about sourdough at this sweet treat stand in north Lakeland. Visit for flavored loaves and cookies for every craving.

Honey Girls Goodie Barn, 7502 Burnt Barn Ave., Plant City | Friday-Sunday
Readers tell us it's worth the trip to Plant City for the fresh produce, local honeycomb, tallow, and baked goods here. Pro tip: You can set an appointment for produce pickups outside the barn's regular hours.

With farm stands popping up all the time, this is by no means an exhaustive list. If you know of one not listed here, we're egging you on to send it to our inbox.