Two Escambia Farmer’s Markets Named Among America’s Favorites

September 7, 2012

Two of the top 10 farmer’s markets in the country are located in Escambia County.

The Market at Saint Monica’s in Cantonment was named the number 10 small market in the country by the group American Farmland Trust.  The Palafox Market, held in downtown Pensacola, was named the number 10 large market in the U.S. The Palafox market was also named the Florida’s second favorite.

The goal of American Farmland Trust’s fourth annual America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest was to highlight the role that farmers markets play in keeping family farmers on the land.  The summer long contest was a nationwide challenge to see which markets can rally the most votes from their customers.

The bi-monthly Market at Saint Monica’s will be open again on September 15.

The Palafox market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Palafox Street between Garden and Wright streets in downtown Pensacola.

Pictured top: The Palafox Market in downtown Pensacola. Pictured inset and below: Items for sale earlier this summer at the Market at Saint Monica’s in Cantonment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

3 Responses to “Two Escambia Farmer’s Markets Named Among America’s Favorites”

  1. Michael on September 7th, 2012 12:17 pm

    Congrats St. Monica’s way to go!!!!!

  2. Leslie on September 7th, 2012 9:15 am

    YAY…..I’m so glad The Market at St. Monica’s got some recognition. We need even more folks to come by and visit with us. A variety of things are offered at this Farmer’s Market.

  3. Viven Welch on September 7th, 2012 8:55 am

    On behalf of The Market at St. Monica’s and St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, I want to thank Northescambia.com, our vendors, fans and customers for supporting us these past two years! This has been a personally rewarding venture for me and a blessing to St. Monica’s church. We look forward to many more markets to come. See you all on the 15th! Thanks for voting!