I’m just here to have a ripe time.
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.
It’s Mango Season!
It’s summer, and the much-anticipated mango season is quickly approaching! Although some growers say we may have a lower yield or a delayed harvest this year due to drought and storms during the blooming period, don’t worry, there will still be plenty of growers selling this delicious fruit in our area. The mango season in our part of Brevard County, Florida, typically runs from May through September, depending on the variety.1
If you’re up for an adventure and a drive, take the beautiful ride this summer down South Tropical Trail, located on the west side of Merritt Island. This road offers a long, winding ride that parallels the Indian River Lagoon. Many growers have signs for mangoes, small farm stands, and pop-ups to stop at along the way. Support your local growers, like Four Lions Fruit Farm, Nick's Island Tropical Fruit, Ensey Tropical Fruit Co., TropicalMangoes.com, and more!
If you're interested in more mango farms, check out this article here.
Mango with Tomato Salsa Salmon
This diabetes-friendly Mango Salsa Salmon dish will have the whole family happy if they like fish, of course.2 Still have some of that amazing Alaskan salmon from Doug’s last visit? This flavorful dish is the perfect way to enjoy it! Not a fish fan? No worries, this fresh, zesty salsa also pairs beautifully with chicken or makes a bold topping for taco night!
Along with their magnificent taste, sweet tropical fruits like mangos also boast a long list of health benefits. Mangos are rich in vitamins, minerals, and natural fiber. They make a great addition to any meal, yogurt, or smoothie. These fruits can even help prevent certain types of cell-damaging diseases.3
Since mangos are high in antioxidants like mangiferin, a natural substance that protects cells from damage, eating them instead of processed foods can help lower the risk of illness.4 You can’t go wrong with picking up a few of these fresh, locally grown fruits while you can.
This Thursday, you'll find a wonderful array of fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, artisan olive oils, and so much more at the Brevard County Farmers Market. Come support your local growers and makers and taste the difference freshness makes! Four Lions Fruit Farm should be back soon with ripe mangos. E.T. Produce brings a large variety of vegetables and fruit, but come prepared because he only takes cash or EBT/FAB tokens.
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/37vJN2m
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 - (Will be back in June with Mangos!) 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- 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.
Nonna D's Olive Pit – Delicious olives, olive oils, and flavored vinegar.
Pasta Nostra – Freshly made pasta, pasta sauces, meals, and other delicious Italian fare.
Scavelli's Baked Goods – Delicious homemade sweet and savory breads, buns, and more.
Trinijamllc- Fresh-squeezed Lemonade (with so many flavor options) and Jamaican patties.
Vegan Dessert Delights – 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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The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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“HS2/MG216: Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape.” n.d. Edis.ifas.ufl.edu. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG216.
“Recipe for Salmon with Tomato and Mango Salsa.” 2020. AdventHealth. 2020. https://www.adventhealth.com/adventhealth-well-65/recipes/salmon-tomato-and-mango-salsa.
“6 Health Benefits of Mangoes.” Health.com. March 6, 2023. https://www.health.com/nutrition/health-benefits-mango.
“For Your next Mango Recipe, Visit Merritt Island, Florida, for Mangoes, Indian River Fruit.” Florida Today. July 14, 2023. https://www.floridatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/2023/07/14/merritt-island-mangoes/12221458002/.
Love this! Reminds me of the Violette de Bordeaux Figs with calabrian chili oil & cured lardo recipe I adapted from California cuisine restaurant Rustic Canyon! check it out:
https://thesecretingredient.substack.com/p/get-rustic-canyons-recipe-violette