Alachua's Market on Main is next open Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Main Street: local produce, honey, eggs, baked goods and plants. Free to visit.

The Market on Main is the Alachua Business League’s Saturday farmers market on downtown Alachua’s Main Street, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the next market is Saturday, Oct. 24. It is free to visit, and the vendors are local growers, makers and small farms.

Last checked 2026-10-20.

Upcoming dates

  • Sat. Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat. Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market runs every Saturday. The organizer lists dates through Dec. 19 on its event calendar; check there for later Saturdays and any changes.

Where it is and parking

The market sets up on Main Street in downtown Alachua, among the shops of the town’s historic district, and the organizer’s calendar gives the address as 14920 Main St. Alachua is about 10 miles northwest of Gainesville; from town, take U.S. 441 or Interstate 75 north.

The Alachua Business League says there is plenty of close-up parking. It does not name a lot or publish any street closure for the market.

Tickets and cost

The market is free to visit and needs no ticket. Each vendor sets its own prices.

What to know

  • What is for sale: the organizer lists produce, flowers, honey, eggs, baked goods, meats, plants and handmade items, from local growers, makers and small farmers.
  • Who runs it: the Alachua Business League, the town’s business group, which opened the market in October 2025. It says the market is growing week by week, so the vendor mix changes; come back to see what is new.
  • Shops around it: the market sits among Main Street’s own businesses, so you can shop the stalls and the storefronts on the same trip.
  • Selling at the market: growers and makers can apply through the Market on Main page or email alachua.business@gmail.com.

For the other Saturday markets nearby, including the growers-only Alachua County Farmers Market at Tech City in Alachua and the Haile Farmers Market, see our farmers markets guide. For more weekend ideas, see things to do this weekend.

Dates and venues as listed on the Visit Gainesville calendar and confirmed on the organizer’s site.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Alachua farmers market on Main Street?

The Market on Main is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The next market is Saturday, Oct. 24.

Where is the Market on Main in Alachua?

On Main Street in downtown Alachua; the organizer’s calendar lists the address as 14920 Main St.

Is the Alachua Market on Main free?

Yes. The Alachua Business League lists the market as free to visit. Each vendor sets its own prices.

Is there parking at the Market on Main?

The organizer says there is plenty of close-up parking. It does not publish a specific lot.