GreenMarket to Reclaim its Crown as “Best Farmers Market” in the U.S
Published on March 17, 2026
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West Palm Beach GreenMarket to Reclaim its Crown as “Best Farmers Market” in the U.S.
The City of West Palm Beach’s famed farmers market needs public’s help;
voting is open now through Monday, April 13 at 11:59 a.m.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 17, 2026) — The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has again been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best “Best Farmers Market” award. This prestigious Readers’ Choice poll aims to identify the top ten farmers’ markets across the nation. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has maintained its status as a leading farmers’ market for the past five years, securing the No. 1 position in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and achieving No. 2 in 2024 and 2025. Remarkably, it is the only market to have held the top spot for three consecutive years. This year, organizers strive to reclaim the top position and encourage the public to participate by voting daily. Supporters of the GreenMarket can vote once daily now through Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. EDT by visiting wpb.org/events.
“We are thrilled to be considered among the best farmers’ markets again,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “This has been a banner year for the GreenMarket, with a record number of 150 vendors and its longest season to date running into late May. Locals and visitors would agree that everything in its design is worthy of a winning title.”
A USA TODAY 10Best panel of travel experts determined their top 20 farmers’ markets, and now the public will select the top 10 winners. The final rankings will be announced on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice awards highlight the best of the best in contests covering categories such as destinations, food and drink, hotels, and things to do.
“Our high rankings are not just a nod to our Greenmarkets’ products, but the experience that visitors have time and time again,” said Angela Poco, City of WPB’s Marketing and Community Events Manager. “We boast one-of-a-kind vendors and small businesses that fuel our community pride, with our beautiful West Palm Beach Waterfront as the backdrop. Our market is more than a place to shop; it is a destination. We encourage everyone to help us on that trajectory by voting daily so we can reclaim the top spot.”
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket, currently celebrating its 31st anniversary season, will conclude on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The GreenMarket’s mission is to provide seasonal access to locally grown produce and agricultural products, supporting southeast Florida’s agricultural community. Recognized by The Boston Globe and named Florida’s top green market by Cooking Light magazine, the GreenMarket stimulates local agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County.
Sponsors of the current season include: Land Rover Palm Beach, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Florida Blue, The Hemp Company, AT&T, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, Journey Church West Palm Beach, PopStroke, SUNNY 107.9, NEW COUNTRY 103.1, WPB Magazine, West Palm Beach Food Tours, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, and WPBF 25.
To vote in the USA TODAY 10Best contest, visit USATODAY 10Best’s website or wpb.org/events. For more information about the City’s community events, visit wpb.org/events or call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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