Maitland Farmer's Market — Local services in Maitland

Absolute worst farmers market I’ve ever been to. Small is not an issue although a city like Maitland really should have a bigger market. What’s terrible about it is that they would call it a farmers market. I feel like Maitland doesn’t need a new library to learn the definition of a farmers market. There is ONLY ONE produce vendor. Yes, I said ONE. The rest is food tents mostly, orchids, crafts, a snotty French couple with baked goods. Thats not a farmers market, it’s a fair-ish. They grossly misrepresent the “market” leading only to disappointment when you arrive. Then the one and only small produce vendor has no organic produce. In fact, she mentions they are only in Maitland to spill over the produce they have left over from the main market they work at Eola lake.

The irony is their publicity at Lake Lily is just a picture of produce, very manipulative, kinda of how they are manipulating Maitland residents with misinformation about the new library Maitland doesn’t need.

If you are looking to have street lunch for breakfast on Sunday this is your place but do not expect a farmers market by any definition.

Maitland needs to change the name of this venue to something more appropriate to what’s...

The narrow path around Lake Lily is home to joggers, bikers and dog walkers during the week, and that doesn’t really change on Sundays. They just add a market. Bookmarked by two small produce stands from JDM Farms and Ron Scheidel Farms, the eclectic family-oriented Maitland market is a first-name affair. Fred’s Franks, Cathy’s Cajun Cuisine pickles, Uncle John’s Peanuts and Miss Elaine’s Taste of Jamaica join orchid sellers, fudge makers, coffee roasters, kettle-corn poppers and lemonade squeezers in the tree-shaded lanes. Strolling with children (lots of children) and dogs (even more dogs), families take time to sample dried fruit and kale chips, homemade dips, meatballs and sauce, and kettle corn while examining jewelry made from orange peels and coffee beans, as well as dog collars, doggie treats and Doggone Cupcakes. Daytona’s Songkran Thai offers spring rolls and noodles, Dragonfly Confections of Winter Park has cheesecakes and fudge, and Che Bella trades in...

The Maitland farmer's market is a fantastic place to go if you have some time on a lazy Sunday morning. The people, both customers and vendors, are always pleasant and friendly. The location is nice and traffic on the surrounding street is usually well handled while the market is open.

The food vendors are fantastic, with a wide variety of food and drinks. There are also usually showcases for craftspeople, spices, and coffee. The stands tend to rotate in and out every so often, so there's no guarantee each visit will be the same. I recommend you say "hi" and introduce yourself to your favorite vendors if you want to remain a patron of theirs.

That said, this place is fantastic and I love visiting it when I...