Who doesn’t love fresh fruits and veggies, homemade goods and specialty foods? If you’re an Oakmont resident, you’re near some of north central Florida’s best sources for artisanal food producers

Farmers markets abound in the Gainesville area, as do culinary creators, bakers and the opportunity to sample homegrown goodness. Living in Gainesville’s top master-planned community puts Oakmont residents within easy reach of many local markets, allowing them to discover and patronize favorites on the regular.

Many Gainesville-area markets are run by the vendors who exhibit in them, offering an opportunity for buyers and sellers to connect. And, many also include plant vendors, craft goods and original artwork.

Here’s a sample of farmers markets for Oakmont residents to explore.

Key Takeaways

Oakmont residents are perfectly positioned to enjoy some of north central Florida’s best farmers markets, just minutes from home.
Local favorites like Haile Farmers Market, Alachua County Farmers Market, and Sweet Roots Organic Farm offer fresh produce, handmade goods, and community connections.
Markets in nearby towns like Alachua and High Springs provide charming day-trip opportunities with artisanal food, crafts, and small-town flair.
Living in Gainesville’s premier master-planned community means easy access to a fresh, flavorful lifestyle rooted in local traditions.

Alachua County Farmers Market

One of the largest farmers markets in Gainesville, the Alachua County Farmers Market has existed since 1972 and is housed at a county-owned facility just south of the 34th Street intersection off U.S. Highway 441 and north of downtown Gainesville.

Operating each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until noon, the market features fresh fruits and vegetables and foodstuffs grown and produced locally and regionally.

Located at 5920 Northwest 13th St, in Gainesville.

Haile Farmers Market

Right around the corner from Oakmont in the Haile Village Center, the Haile Farmers Market is a five-minute drive south or just a bit more for energetic Oakmont cyclists.

Dating to 1998, it’s run and owned by Gainesville-area farmers and features all sorts of Florida-produced fruits, vegetables, homemade prepared foods, plants and crafts.

Located at 5213 Southwest 91st Terrace, in Gainesville.

Sweet Roots Organic Farm

Only five miles and 10 minutes west of Oakmont, Sweet Roots offers a weekly market at its farm in Newberry from October through June. It’s open from 9 a.m, until noon each Saturday during that period.

Oakmont residents will find not only fresh organic fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs and homemade goodies from Sweet Roots, but similar fresh goods from other local providers on site.

Note that Sweet Roots takes a summer vacation. The farm’s public schedule is on hiatus from July through September, giving Oakmont residents extra time to visit other local markets.

Located at 16919 SW 15th Avenue, in Newberry.

Alachua and High Springs

How about a drive? These two towns just north of Oakmont not only sport fresh farmers markets, but also charming surroundings with additional shops and eateries.

San Felasco Market, Alachua’s San Felasco Tech City complex, hosts this market under cutting-edge solar panels. Expect fresh produce, artisanal foods, plants, crafts and art from local farms and producers. Open Wednesdays from 4:30-8 p.m.

Located at 13800 Tech City Circle, Suite 311, in Alachua.

High Springs Farmers Market, another small-town and farmers-market combination in picturesque High Springs, where each Friday, area farmers and creators gather to sell vegetables, fruits and other delectable things from 3-7 p. m.

Located at 23517 NW 185th Road, in High Springs.

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