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Gainesville food calendar
What is in season in Gainesville, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Gainesville
The best of January: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Gainesville
Shoulder seasonThe best of February: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Gainesville
Peak seasonThe best of March: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Gainesville
Peak seasonThe best of April: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Orange & Blue Game.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Orange & Blue GameApr 11 2026
UF's spring football game; tailgates and full restaurants.
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Gainesville
Shoulder seasonThe best of May: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Gainesville
The best of June: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Gainesville
The best of July: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Downtown Asian Food & Cultural Festival.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Downtown Asian Food & Cultural FestivalJuly 17-19 2026
Free, at Depot Park, with 60+ food vendors.
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Gainesville
The best of August: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Gainesville
Shoulder seasonThe best of September: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and UF home football.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- UF home football
Six home games from Sept 5 to Nov 21, 2026.
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Plan around
- UF footballhome football Saturdays
Six home games in 2026; book tables and rooms ahead.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Gainesville
Peak seasonThe best of October: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and UF Homecoming.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- UF HomecomingOct 10 2026
Homecoming game against South Carolina.
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Plan around
- UF footballhome football Saturdays
Six home games in 2026; book tables and rooms ahead.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Gainesville
Peak seasonThe best of November: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Plan around
- UF footballhome football Saturdays
Six home games in 2026; book tables and rooms ahead.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Gainesville
Shoulder seasonThe best of December: A Cuban at Flaco's, Cedar Key clams and Union Street Farmers Market.
In season
- Cedar Key clams
Farmed about 60 miles away in Cedar Key, which grows over 90% of Florida's clams; ask at fish markets.
Eat it now
- A Cuban at Flaco'slate nights
Downtown's late-night Cuban sandwich, later in the week.
On the calendar
- Union Street Farmers MarketWednesdays 4-7 p.m.
At Bo Diddley Community Plaza downtown.
- Alachua County Farmers Market (441 Market)Saturday mornings
At 5920 NW 13th St, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.