Palafox Market runs every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at MLK Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, with a Wednesday holiday market Nov. 4 to Dec. 16.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: Palafox Market and the Downtown Improvement Board.

Pensacola’s main farmers market is Palafox Market, run by the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board every Saturday in two downtown parks. Vendors grow, make or create what they sell.

Who to call

Palafox Market

  • When: every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine
  • Where: two locations on Palafox Street downtown:
  • Palafox Market North at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
  • Palafox Market South at Plaza Ferdinand VII
  • Getting between them: a free trolley runs between the two parks on market Saturdays.
  • What you will find: farm-fresh produce, herbs, plants and cut flowers, baked goods, local honey, fresh tea and coffee, spices, pet treats, hand-blown glass, ceramics, fine art and antiques.

The Downtown Improvement Board says Palafox Market brings more than 200 local vendors to the two parks each Saturday, with every product grown, created or produced within 100 miles of Pensacola, from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Baldwin counties. On its busiest Saturdays it draws as many as 8,000 visitors. Southern Living named it the best farmers market in Florida in 2020, the board says.

After Hurricane Isaias. The market says it runs rain or shine, but storm cleanup downtown may change plans. Check palafoxmarket.com or call the office before you go this weekend.

SNAP and EBT. The market’s own pages do not say whether SNAP benefits are accepted. Call 850-434-5371 before you go.

Coming up at the market

Halloween Market, Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children in costume can trick-or-treat with vendors in both parks. There is a live-animal Creepy Critters show, a Kids Zone, mini train rides and a Haunted Trolley. Admission and activities are free, except the mini train rides, according to the Downtown Improvement Board.

Palafox Market Holiday Edition. It opens Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Plaza Ferdinand, the night downtown’s holiday lights come on, then moves to Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza every Wednesday evening through Dec. 16, according to the holiday announcement. The Saturday market continues as usual.

Parking

City parking downtown is run by the City of Pensacola. During the holiday season, the Downtown Improvement Board says city spaces cost $1 an hour, with free parking at the South Jefferson Street and Commendencia Street lots and select lots along North Palafox Street. See our getting around Pensacola guide for downtown parking rules.

Other markets near Pensacola

Other farm stands and markets in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties change days and seasons often. We list a market here once its organizer publishes current days, hours and a location. Market managers can send details through our contact page. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Local Food Directories also list farmers markets by ZIP code.

Related: things to do in Pensacola this month, Christmas parade and tree lighting and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

When is the farmers market in downtown Pensacola?

Palafox Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand VII on Palafox Street.

Is Palafox Market open year-round?

Yes. The Downtown Improvement Board runs it every Saturday, and adds a Holiday Edition on Wednesday evenings from Nov. 4 to Dec. 16, 2026.

Is there a free trolley between the two Palafox Market locations?

Yes. A free trolley runs between Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand on market Saturdays.

Does Palafox Market accept SNAP or EBT?

The market’s own pages do not say. Call the market office at 850-434-5371 or email palafoxmarket@downtownpensacola.com before you go.