Orange Park Farmer's & Arts Market

Orange Park Farmer's & Arts Market stands out for pairing Sunday market shopping with participation in USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, making SNAP part of the market’s regular setup rather than an add-on. The market meets at 2042 Park Avenue in Orange Park, at Town Hall Park on the corner of US17 and Kingsley Avenue. It runs on the first and third Sunday of each month from September through June, giving the market a predictable twice-monthly rhythm instead of a weekly schedule. Town of Orange Park is part of the market’s organizing framework, with market management connected to the town’s Events & Recreation office.

Why it matters locally

Town Hall Park gives this market a civic setting, placing local shopping directly at a town landmark rather than in a private lot or temporary roadside space. The market also ties food access to public-facing programs by participating in SNAP and Feeding Florida’s Fresh Access Bucks Program, connecting purchases here with two named nutrition-support efforts. That combination matters in practical ways: the market is not only a place to browse, but also a place where eligible shoppers can use food assistance on market day.

The market’s identity also joins farmers and arts vendors in one event, reflected in its name and official materials. One visitor described finding local farmers selling fruits and vegetables, food trucks, and a plant vendor for the garden, which points to a market mix that extends beyond produce alone. With Town of Orange Park involved in management, the market reads as part of the town’s regular public event calendar, not a one-off pop-up.

Know before you go

This market is held on the first and third Sunday of each month, not every Sunday, so timing your visit around that twice-monthly schedule is the key planning detail. The site is 2042 Park Avenue at Town Hall Park, on the corner of US17 and Kingsley Avenue. Parking is available at Town Hall and behind the Gates of Park Avenue Shopping Center, which gives drivers two stated options nearby. Dogs are not allowed, and restrooms are not available, two details that can change how long you plan to stay and who comes along.

For questions before market day, the listed market manager is Emily Dockery, with a phone number and email provided through the market’s contact information. One visitor noted getting there early because some vendors start packing up before the posted close, a useful expectation if you are shopping for specific produce or plants rather than browsing casually.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Orange Park Farmer's & Arts Market, and the market also participates in Feeding Florida’s Fresh Access Bucks Program. The market’s materials present payment information clearly, which helps reduce guesswork before you arrive. For shoppers using nutrition benefits, that makes this market a documented option within Orange Park’s regular Sunday market schedule.