One of the quiet pleasures of living in Brevard County is how easy it is to find fresh, local food if you know where to look. Farmers markets here aren’t just places to shop — they’re tiny community gatherings where you meet growers, discover new flavors, and find produce that was likely picked that very morning.

Each market has its own personality. Some are small and charming, tucked under oak trees with gardeners selling herbs and beekeepers offering honey. Others are lively Saturday-morning traditions where you can sip local coffee, browse handmade goods, and follow the smell of fresh bread right to the source.

If you’d like to explore this season, here are a few local favorites — including the Grant Farmers Market, which many people don’t realize happens monthly:

Upcoming Farmers Markets in Our Area

Grant Farmers Market — Seasonal Monthly Event

Held at the Grant Community Center
• December 21
• January 18
• February 15
• March 15
A local favorite with produce, handmade items, seasonal vendors, and small-town charm. Great for supporting hyper-local growers.

Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market

Every Saturday | 10 AM – 3 PM
Vibrant, busy, and full of local goods — from produce and flowers to baked goods and small makers.

Brevard County Farmers Market (Wickham Park)

Thursdays | 3 PM – 6 PM
Farm-raised meats, fresh veggies, honey, plants, and local goods in a relaxed, easy-to-walk setting.

Cocoa Village Market

Saturdays | 8 AM – 12 PM
A scenic outdoor market with a great mix of produce, treats, and handmade products.

Rockledge Gardens Market

Fridays & Saturdays | 10 AM – 3 PM
A plant lover’s paradise with produce, artisan foods, and a beautiful garden backdrop.

Brevard’s farmers markets are the kind of places where you slow down for a minute, chat with the people who grow your food, and come home with something delicious. If you haven’t visited one in a while, consider this your nudge. Bring a tote bag, wander, taste, support local families — and enjoy the simple joy of choosing something that grew right here in our Florida sunshine.