Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne's Eau Gallie Arts District does much of the vending — a Saturday artisan market, the monthly FLEAGAD flea, the Space Coast Farmers Market in Eau Gallie Square Park, and Deck the District on Highland Avenue each December. Its 6 events also include the juried Melbourne Art Festival at Wickham Park in April and a long-running Saturday market at Riverview Park downtown.
Deck the District
HolidayAnnual holiday street festival in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) with vendors, local artisans, food trucks and live music.
Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market at Riverview Park
FarmersHeld just south of downtown Melbourne, this almost 20-year-old Saturday market pulls over 75 vendors weekly. Expect local fresh foods (food trucks, bakery, produce, grass-fed meats, honey), plants, artisan soaps, and crafters. Open every Saturday October through May, then 1st & 3rd Saturdays June through September.
Melbourne Art Festival
FestivalHeld each April at Wickham Park in Melbourne, the 41st Melbourne Art Festival is a nationally recognized, volunteer-staffed event drawing 200+ artists. Juried application through ZAPP — emerging artists are welcome. The festival spans fine art and craft with exhibits, entertainment, food vendors, and KidsWorld programming.
Oh, Mother! Market
ArtisanEGAD Saturday Market, held in Melbourne's Eau Gallie Arts District, is a recurring artisan market for non-cooked items only — no food vendors or cooking permitted. Vendors bring their own tables and displays (no tents); setup runs until 9:30 AM, and you must stay through 4:00 PM. Vendor spaces are first-come, first-served and can be preselected. Each vendor is responsible for permits, licenses, and liability coverage.
Space Coast Farmers Market
FarmersSpace Coast Farmers Market is a year-round Saturday farmers market in Melbourne's Eau Gallie neighborhood. The market runs weekly September–May (peak season) and June–August (off-season with reduced vendor load), operating under most weather conditions except severe coastal storms. All vendors must set up by 8:45 a.m., maintain their assigned booth space throughout the day, and adhere to strict code-of-conduct rules—no negative vendor talk with customers, proper waste disposal, and compliance with Brevard County Health Department standards. Organic vendors must provide Department of Agriculture certification. Absentee fees apply during peak season; off-season absences are 50% fee (farmers excepted). General liability insurance required.
The FLEAGAD Market
FleaRecurring flea/vintage/maker market at Eau Gallie Square in the Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne; operator-run.