Ocala Downtown Market
The Ocala Downtown Market is a Saturday farmers market in downtown Ocala, open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 403 SE Osceola Ave, with local produce, baked goods, handmade goods and food vendors.
The Ocala Downtown Market is a weekly farmers market at 403 SE Osceola Ave in downtown Ocala, Florida. It is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed the rest of the week. Vendors sell produce, eggs, baked goods, honey, seafood, handmade gifts and food-truck fare.
When Is the Next Ocala Downtown Market?
The Ocala Downtown Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, according to its Google Business Profile. The next market day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. The market is closed Sunday through Friday, though some evening festivals are held at the market site on other days.
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Horse-O-Ween: Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- The Gray Family Halloween Festival: Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- DJ Matt Gray Presents The Ocala Fall Festival: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Every date is on the Ocala events calendar. Other weekly markets are in the guide to farmers markets in Ocala.
What Is the Ocala Downtown Market?
The Ocala Downtown Market is a weekly Saturday market at 403 SE Osceola Ave in downtown Ocala, at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market advertises more than 80 vendors, with local farmers, bakers, makers and food vendors selling directly to shoppers. Google lists it as a farmers' market with a 4.7-star rating from 848 reviews (checked Oct. 15, 2026).
The City of Ocala lists the market as a 2.33-acre city property at 310 SE 3rd St, the same block, with restrooms, picnic tables, benches and playground equipment. The grounds also host evening festivals on other days, including Halloween and fall events listed in the section above. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom at the site.
What Can You Find at the Ocala Downtown Market?
Fresh vegetables and farm-fresh eggs are among the items Google reviewers mention most. What is on the tables changes with the season and the vendors who attend each Saturday.
Breads and baked goods from local bakers, along with pantry items such as honey and olive oil that reviewers name among the market's regular finds.
Handmade gifts and crafts from local makers, including handmade soap. The site also hosts occasional themed markets, such as vintage markets.
Food trucks and prepared-food vendors, plus fish and seafood sellers, round out the market. Reviewers mention options ranging from seafood to pretzels.
What Should You Know Before Visiting the Ocala Downtown Market?
403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue in downtown Ocala. The City of Ocala lists the property as 310 SE 3rd St.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday through Friday.
For holiday or weather changes, call the market at (352) 629-8051.
Parking Garage One, beside Citizens' Circle on SE Osceola Avenue, and the city's public Lots 5, 6, 7 and 9 are free, and street meters do not charge on Saturdays. See our downtown Ocala parking guide.
Google lists a wheelchair-accessible parking lot at the market.
Phone: (352) 629-8051
Website: ocaladowntownmarket.com
What Are the Best Tips for Visiting the Ocala Downtown Market?
- 1Arrive early. The market opens at 9 a.m., and early shoppers get first pick of produce and baked goods before popular items sell out.
- 2Walk the entire market first. Take a full loop before buying so you can compare vendors, find the best prices, and discover items you might have missed.
- 3Talk to the vendors. Local farmers and artisans love sharing their knowledge. Ask about growing practices, recipe ideas, or how products are made.
- 4Make it a morning outing. Combine your market visit with breakfast or coffee at one of downtown Ocala's nearby restaurants and cafes.
- 5Bring a cooler for the car. Shoppers buying eggs, seafood or other perishables can keep them cold on the ride home with a cooler and ice packs.
- 6Check the events calendar. Themed markets and evening festivals are held at the market site on some dates; upcoming ones are listed in the section near the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ocala Downtown Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to its Google Business Profile. The next market day on the Only In Ocala events calendar is Saturday, October 17, 2026. The market is closed Sunday through Friday.
The Ocala Downtown Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Its Google Business Profile lists it as closed Sunday through Friday. Evening special events, such as holiday festivals, are held at the market site on other days and are listed on the Only In Ocala events calendar.
The Ocala Downtown Market is at 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue in downtown Ocala. The City of Ocala lists the same 2.33-acre market property as 310 SE 3rd St. The market's phone number is (352) 629-8051.
The Ocala Downtown Market advertises more than 80 vendors on its Facebook page. Google reviewers describe vendors selling fresh vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, breads and baked goods, honey, olive oil, fish and seafood, handmade gifts and crafts, along with food trucks. The vendor lineup changes from week to week.
The City of Ocala's Parking Garage One, on SE Osceola Avenue beside Citizens' Circle, is free and has 280 public spaces. The city's public Lots 5, 6, 7 and 9 are also free at all times, and downtown street meters run only Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., so they do not charge during the Saturday market.
The Ocala Downtown Market keeps a weekly Saturday schedule, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Only In Ocala events calendar lists a market day every Saturday through December 2027. For holiday or weather changes, the market can be reached at (352) 629-8051.
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How We Checked This Guide
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala. The address, phone number, Saturday hours, rating and accessibility details were checked against the Ocala Downtown Market's Google Business Profile on Oct. 15, 2026. The vendor count and the corner location come from the market's own Facebook page, and the property size and amenities from the City of Ocala facility directory, both checked the same day. Vendor types come from Google reviews of the market. Parking details come from the City of Ocala, as summarized in our downtown parking guide. Market dates and special events link to entries on the Only In Ocala events calendar.
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Ocala Downtown Market: mercado de agricultores los sábados
El Ocala Downtown Market es un mercado de agricultores en el centro de Ocala, en el 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, en la esquina de SE 3rd Street y SE 3rd Avenue, Condado de Marion. Abre todos los sábados de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m. y permanece cerrado de domingo a viernes. El mercado anuncia más de 80 vendedores, que ofrecen verduras frescas, huevos, pan, miel, mariscos, artesanías y comida de food trucks. El teléfono del mercado es (352) 629-8051.