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What are you doing on a Sunday morning if you are not at a house of worship or after that house of worship? Have you thought of spending somequality t ime with friends and family in support of local art isans in a great outdoor sett ing? Take a hike to Downtown Orlando Thornton Park area andfrolic around the Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola.

Parking is always a drag downtown, but search there are spots. Most event parking sites charge a nominal $5. If you’ve been to Thornton Park, thenyou already know where the weekly farmer’s market is held. If not, then find Lake Eola, it is right in that area. Look for the tents and a crowd ofpeople.

Every farmer’s market is unique to it ’s location. This market has a bit of everything for everyone. There is fresh produce, food, jewelry, sculptors,potted plants, and a host of other things for sale. Lawn chairs are set up across a nice patch of grass. Picnic style chairs and tables set up a nicecommunal area. With this being an outdoor act ivity, our four legged friends are dressed and prancing around in their Sunday best. Conversationflows easily and everyone is willing to hand out samples or chat about their products.

Abby’s Fresh Herbs – A great welcome spot at the market’s entrance. The aroma from this sect ion is heavenly. Friendly, nice people. Go Checkout their Facebook Page.

Holy-Cow! Beef Jerky – makes their own unique flavors. Original, Original and Teriyaki, Red Teriyaki, Sweet & Chewy, Peppered Hibachi, Wasaki, andChiquila Lime. I tasted the Wasaki, wow nice wasabi kick. Go check out their Facebook Page.

Orchid Treasures – preserves real orchid in resin as jewelry. Go see their website.

Mobay Bakery – makes authentic Jamaican patt ies, Jerk chicken and Pork, Natural Juices , Jerk Seasonings, and the famous Jamaican Black Cake.They aspire to have a food truck soon. Email them for now.

The Wear House Project – Sheila Jimenez let’s recycled materials speak for themselves in a very soulful way. Go check out her shop on Etsy.

Wandering around the Orlando Farmers Market brings a strong sense of place. This is a creative community gathering to share their variousproducts, talents, and soul. The atmosphere is light, airy, and refreshing. Seems almost bohemian and carefree. What a lovely way to spend aSunday.

Go see my entire set of pictures on Flickr.

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT ORLANDO FARMERS MARKETby Traveler Foodie

Sheila Jimenez making a purse.