Opening day at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket. [Photos by the City of West Palm Beach]
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket, which returned this month, is marking its 30th anniversary with a grand celebration and a fresh theme: “Seasoned to Perfection,” reflecting its diverse offerings in food, art, entertainment and more.
With more than 130 vendors, this year’s GreenMarket is the largest ever, offering everything from fresh, locally sourced produce and artisanal goods to live music and engaging activities.
Thriving Community Hub
The GreenMarket, annually named one of the best farmers markets in the country by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, offers a vibrant array of products each season, including fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, freshly brewed coffee and tea, plants and flowers, and a range of artisanal items.
That selection draws 7,000 to 10,000 visitors each Saturday, transforming a local shopping experience into a bustling weekend destination.
“The unmatched success of our West Palm Beach GreenMarket is a direct result of a decades-long collaboration between the city and our local community,” West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James said.
Mary Pinak, West Palm Beach’s community events manager, said: “This year is extra-exciting, given it is our 30th anniversary. So I encourage you to spice up your Saturdays and join us this season.”
Culinary Adventure
The popular Master Chef Showcase competition is back, featuring local chefs and vendors. An addition is the availability of limited tickets to sample the Master Chef Showcase dishes. The showcase takes place the second Saturday of each month.
New Vendors
The GreenMarket features 16 new vendors this year: 4 Degrees Cafe, Atlantic Crab and Seafood, Bearing Fruit Tropicals, Celo’s Bread Basket, Funky Donkey Burritos, Jupiter Donuts, KONES, Linny’s Cinnamon Sugar Loaf, Pizza Mike, Produce Buddies, Quail Quest, Worthy Family Farms, Rick’s Banana Whips, Rollup NYC, Solchiki, and Sweet Lady J Cookies.
Details
• Schedule: Every Saturday through April 19, except March 22, when the Palm Beach International Boat Show is in town
• Location: The Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St.
• Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Parking
• Free in the City Center, Clematis and Sapodilla garages during market hours.
• $5 in the Banyan and Evernia garages, which are closest to the market.
Click here for a list of vendors, weekly workshops and other event details.
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