Volusia County Wednesday Farmers Market is one of the largest and longest-running farm markets in Volusia County in Florida. The market has a both local produce and produce grown elsewhere to give shoppers more variety. Vendors are knowledgeable and happy to answer questions on everything from how to cook their produce to where it’s grown.

“The Farmers Market provides an outlet for those who sell and a source for buyers to get fresh produce at below grocery store prices,” said Bill Hester, executive director of the Volusia County Farm Bureau.

Market History

Hester opened the market in 1975. At the time, he served as president of the Volusia County Farm Bureau’s board of directors. The Volusia County Farm Bureau board agreed that having a central location for agriculture producers and others to present their merchandise to the growing population of Volusia County was a good idea.

The market opened on 18 acres inside the Volusia County Fairgrounds. As word got out that the market was a place to purchase fresh produce at bargain prices, it took off in popularity. It’s a place where families can come and enjoy breakfast at a picnic table and then shop for vegetables, plants, baked goods, honey, jam, and other food items. Sorry, but no pets are allowed in the market except for service animals.

Vendors also sell…well, everything under the sun. At both indoor and outdoor booths, shoppers can find musical instruments, glassware, pots and pans, pet items, jewelry, handbags, fishing gear, cosmetics, tools, small livestock and more.

Most vendors accept cash only. An ATM machine is available on site near the fair office.The Wednesday Farmers Market is located at 3050 E. New York Ave., DeLand, Florida 32724. It’s open from 7 a.m. to noon Admission and parking are both free.

Please call Bill Hester at 386-734-1612 for more information.

Today, the Wednesday Farmers Market is as popular as ever. There is room for more vendors to sell their wares.

Vendor Information and Regulations effective January 1, 2025

  • Hours of Operation: Wednesdays, Gates open to vendors at 4:00AM.  Vendors must be off the property by 4PM.                                
  • The farmer’s Market operates every Wednesday, EXCEPT when a Wednesday falls on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Wednesday of the week of the County Fair, acts of God like flooding or natural disasters
  • Rent: $15.00/ week, non-refundable, for an approximately 10 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep space. Vendors MAY rent multiple spaces. NO electricity, tables, tents, chairs are provided by the Market.  Vendors using electric outlets will be charged $10 per week.
  • If a vendor elects to put up a tent or umbrella, they must safely secure their equipment and they are responsible for any and all acts or decisions.
  • The market will provide all vendors with an empty, clean space.  All vendors must leave the area as found: Please DO NOT leave garbage, debris or merchandise. EVERYTHING must be removed from your space by the Vendor. All trash receptacles on the Market grounds are for the sole use of CUSTOMERS ONLY.  If the Market Management determines a vendor is leaving trash/debris at their site when vacating, management reserves the right to discontinue renting to Vendors.
  • There is NO Sub-renting or holding of any spaces for another vendor
  • Reserved spaces are available by the month on the east (paved) road.  After 7AM, any reserved spaces are available first come first served.
  • In order to safely and effectively operate the market, vendors with trucks with long trailers are limited to spaces on the Southwest half of the west most road (south of the produce area).
  • Management reserves the right to assign Vendor spaces at management’s discretion.
  • Vendors are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any local, county, and state permits, certificates, taxes, or licenses that may be required for conducting business within Volusia County. For more information, please contact the following agencies:

                                 Florida Sales Tax: Florida Department of Revenue Daytona beach Office (386) 734-6600 www.floridarevenue.com

                                 Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (850) 488-3022 www.doacs.state.fl.us/

                                 Department of Business & Professional Regulation (850) 487-1395 www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr

  • Vendors are considered an Independent Businessperson, so PLEASE act like one
  • The Market is not responsible for any of the vendor’s property and is not responsible for any liability arising out of negligent acts of vendors, their families or their employees, or customers.
  • Management reserves the right to suspend Vendors for violating these rules.
  • These rules are subject to change or modification without notice.  The decision of the Market management is final.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE

  • No dogs allowed on property EXCEPT SERVICE DOGS.
  • Please refrain from using vulgar or abusive language
  • The sale of counterfeit, replica or copy like items is PROHIBITED
  • No alcoholic beverages allowed on property
  • No drug paraphernalia allowed on property
  • Please wear proper clothing
  • No loudspeakers or amplifiers, please keep all sound systems at low volume
  • The sale of guns is PROHIBITED
  • The sale of pets is PROHIBITED

Thank you for electing to do business with the Volusia County Farm Bureau Farmer’s Market.

We hope you have success.