Market History

1979

Bradenton Farmers’ Market debuts with 25 vendors in the parking lot on the corner of Manatee Avenue and 9th Street W.

Article published in The Bradenton Herald, March 29, 1979.

The Market moves to the parking lot of City Hall which was then located on 15th Street W.

Image published in The Bradenton Herald, October 19, 1997.

The Market moves to Old Main Street and changes name to Old Main Street Market.

Advertisement published in The Bradenton Herald, April, 15, 2000.

The Market closes indefinitely.

Article published in The Bradenton Herald, September 21, 2007.

The Market reopens with coordination by the newly formed nonprofit, Realize Bradenton.

Article published in The Bradenton Herald, October 10, 2009.

The Market goes online to continue supporting local farmers and providing access to health food during the pandemic.

The Market continues to be a cherished community gathering with over 100 vendors and an average of 3,200 attendees each Saturday!