Grillin' and Chillin': Food Safety Tips for Your Summer Campsite
The Brevard County Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 3 pm - 6 pm at Wickham Park in Melbourne.
Follow our Facebook page for any market cancellations or schedule changes.
**Deep Roots Meat will be here this week! 🥳🥩❤️🙌– Florida-grown, grass-fed Angus beef, chicken, and eggs straight from the farm. Don’t miss them, they only come on the second Thursday of each month!**
Food Safety Around the Campsite
July is National Grilling Month1, the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and celebrate all things grilled! Whether you're cooking steaks, burgers, veggies, or kabobs, this month reminds us to keep food safety in mind to ensure a fun and healthy experience for everyone. From keeping raw meats properly chilled to avoiding cross-contamination, a few simple steps can make a big difference. Check out this Food Safety Blog for a quick refresher on safe grilling practices, especially when camping!2
Summer is also a time to gather friends and family, experiment with new recipes, and bask in the sunshine while savoring smoky, flavorful dishes. So, grab your tongs, fire up the grill, and make the most of National Grilling Month because it’s not just about the food; it’s about making memories around the fire!
Grilled Chicken Vegetable Kabobs
These grilled chicken and vegetable kabobs are a delicious and convenient addition to your next barbecue or camping trip.3 The versatile marinade can be easily customized to match your family’s favorite flavors.
Kabobs are perfect for camping—assemble them ahead of time, store them in a large Tupperware, and they’ll be ready to toss on the grill whenever you are. They also make fantastic leftovers: serve over rice, toss into a salad, or wrap them up for an easy next-day meal.
Looking for a unique salad idea to pair with your next grilled meal? Check out this grilled romaine lettuce recipe!
Stop by the market this Thursday, and find a wonderful array of fresh produce, organic coffee, amazing dips, salsa, baked goods, artisan olive oils, and so much more! Support your local growers and makers and taste the difference freshness makes!
Fresh Access Bucks Program
Are you familiar with our Fresh Access Bucks program? This statewide nutrition incentive program increases the purchasing power of your SNAP/EBT card.
When you purchase $10 worth of tokens using your SNAP/EBT card, you receive an extra $10 for free Florida-grown produce. This is an unlimited match until further notice! That means if you purchase $100 worth of tokens you will receive $100 free to purchase Florida-grown produce!
You can exchange these tokens with participating vendors at our market. Use your orange SNAP tokens for baked goods, honey, spices, meat, plants, preserves, and more. Spend your free green FAB tokens on fresh Florida-grown produce, food-producing plants, and seeds. These tokens do not expire!
Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/37vJN2m4
Farmers Market Location
Regional Pavilion inside Wickham Park | 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935 Thursdays | 3 pm - 6 pm
List of Current Vendors
This is a cumulative list of our active vendors. To see who will be at our market each week, check out our Facebook page!
Capt'n Tony's Pirate Salsa – Handmade fresh salsas, candied jalapenos, and sweet relish.
Deep Roots Meat – Florida-grown, grass-fed Angus beef, chicken, and eggs straight from the farm. Now offering pork! (2nd Thursday only)
E.T. Produce – A variety of Fresh from Florida produce, honey, and more! (Cash & Tokens only)
Friends Products – Freshly made hummus, garlic spreads, & pita chips. Vegan, organic, and Halal-friendly options.
From Kristin's Kitchen – Delicious homemade jams in an assortment of flavors.
Four Lions Tropical Orchard - (seasonally) Locally grown seasonal mangos, avocados, and pecans.
Bell’s Barbeque – Delicious homemade barbeque sauce, barbeque rub, and so much more!
Jerk on Jerkies – Gourmet jerky snacks made with quality meat and no preservatives or curing agents.
Kristen’s Kookies- (will be back in fall) A variety of specialty gourmet cookies, cupcakes, and pastries.
Lisa Bell- Fresh-made sourdough breads, muffins, and cookies. Gluten-Free options.
Mountain Laurel Handcrafts – Locally roasted organic coffees, including flavored coffees - whole bean, ground, or by the cup, hot or cold.
A & D Hives – Natural honey, pollen, beeswax, and other beehive-related products, all from their hives. (Find their products at Mountain Laurel’s table!)
Nonna D's Olive Pit – Delicious olives, olive oils, and flavored vinegar.
Pasta Nostra – (Will not be here this week, 7/10) Freshly made pasta, pasta sauces, meals, and other delicious Italian fare.
Scavelli's Baked Goods – Delicious homemade sweet and savory breads, buns, and more.
Sunny Bliss Gardens- Edible plants, seeds, and more!
Trinijamllc- Fresh-squeezed Lemonade (with so many flavor options) and Jamaican patties.
Vegan Dessert Delights – (On a well-deserved vacation! He will be back 7/24!) Delicious vegan desserts, including nut butter cups, truffles, & more.
Vital Silver – Homemade soaps and special "colloidal silver" items for humans, babies, and pets too!
Zesty Fox Farm – Locally grown micro-greens, shoots, wheat-grass, mushrooms, and micro-greens growing kits.
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“Tailgating with Food Safety in Mind - UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County.” UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County. September 26, 2024. https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/2024/09/26/tailgating-with-food-safety-in-mind/.
“Grilled Chicken Vegetable Kabobs.” 2025. Eatfresh.org. 2025. https://eatfresh.org/recipe/main-dish/grilled-chicken-vegetable-kabobs/.
“How It Works- Fresh Access Bucks.” 2025. Fresh Access Bucks. March 14, 2025. https://freshaccessbucks.com/shop-with-fab/.