Fresh Finds and Friendly Faces Fill Circle Square Commons Farmers Market

Posted on 1.30.26 9:18 AM
Saga CommunicationsNorm's Custom Wood Creations featured bouquets of flowers for sale at the Circle Square Commons Farmer's Market on Jan. 29, 2026. Amber Battillo/352today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Fresh bread, local produce and handcrafted goods filled Circle Square Commons on Jan. 29 as residents gathered for the weekly farmers market at On Top of the World, a Thursday tradition that blends neighborhood charm with support for local businesses.

Small cookies are scattered on a display shelf with a sign in front of it reading, "Free Samples."
Individually wrapped chocolates with red bows closing the bags are lined on a display dish and a wooden carrier.
Baked cookies and cakes sit on a tiered shelves in clear, plastic containers.
Bagels are line in a wooden display case.

The Circle Square Commons Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering a rotating mix of food vendors, farmers, artisans and community organizations. The market provides shoppers an opportunity to shop local while enjoying an open-air setting in the heart of the community.

Vendors at the Jan. 29 market included Tide to Table Seafood, Lee’s Micro Farms and a produce stand, along with Wholesome Conversions Farms, which offered fresh eggs and meats. Baked goods were well represented with Baked by Rosie, Golden Girls Cheesecakes, I Need a Cookie, Covered in Chocolate and Nature Coast Bakery Co.

A couple stands together behind large, white coolers with signs indicating the type of seafood in them. Behind the couple is a banner advertising the company.
A man stands behind a booth at a market with a large, brown banner in front of a table reading, "Pastured Fresh Eggs from Weirsdale, FL. Local Eggs. Wholesome Conversions Farm."
Egg plants, lettuce, potatoes, onions and more are scattered around a table with a red tablecloth.
A vendor booth features a black tablecloth with a variety of items including magnets and keychains for sale on one side and microgreen in formation on the other. Banners on the table and hanging behind the booth advertise what is sold and the company.

Specialty food vendors added bold flavors to the lineup, including hot sauces from Top Drizzle, pickled goods from The Pickle Plug, teas from Sol Sipper Tea, handmade sourdough bread and treats from Spice & Spoon, olive oils from The Olive Oil Market and jams and varieties of pickled goods from Modo Jams and More.

A large canopy tent has a large logo of a pickle and writing that reads, "The Pickle Plug." Guests line up at the tent, purchasing pickles.
A table with a brown tablecloth features a variety of promotional items with olive oil bottles lined in a wooden carrier. Behind the table is a banner that reads, "The Olive Oil Market. Healthy, Natural, Flavorful Extra Virgin Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars."
A woman stands behind a table with a pink tablecloth and a banner that reads, "Sol Sipper Tea." On the table is a variety of teas organized by color in small baskets. Behind the woman is a banner that reads, "Sol Sipper Tea."
A woman stands behind a table with sourdough breads lined on tiered shelves. behind the woman is a banner that reads, "Spice & Spoons, LLC."
A mason jar is filled with pink petals on a table with a white tablecloth. Behind it is more mason jars with a variety of items on a tiered shelf.

Shoppers also explored handcrafted and service-based offerings from Moon Baby Creations gemstone jewelry, Norm’s Custom Wood Creations, Celticness handmade wall art and home, garden and utility tool sharpening with Doug’s Sharpening. The On Top of the World (OTOW) Lions Club was also present, sharing information about its local outreach efforts.

A canopy with, "CelticNess," written on the top features items made from recycled metal barrels places around two tables and hanging from the canopy.
Pens are lined in black box carriers with small, green stickers reading prices and signs advertising the pens.
A man holds a wooden board above a table with a white tablecloth. On the table is more wooden items.
A man sits behind a table with metal sharpening machines. Behind him is a banner that reads, "Knife Sharpening."

In addition to its weekly markets, Circle Square Commons hosts a full calendar of community events. Regular programming includes Boots & Beats on Wednesdays, Tunes on Thursdays and Trucks & Tunes on Fridays, featuring live music and rotating food trucks. The schedule also includes themed markets and special events, including the Valentine’s celebration “Love, Bites & Beats,” set for Saturday, Feb. 14 from 3 to 9 p.m. Nearby, the Circle Square Cultural Center continues its concert lineup with tribute acts, touring performers and special shows scheduled throughout February and beyond. Additional information for the square’s events is available on their website.

With weekly markets, live music and seasonal events, Circle Square Commons continues to serve as a central gathering place for residents to shop local, enjoy entertainment and connect with the community. The Thursday farmers market remains a cornerstone of that effort, offering a consistent space for local vendors and neighbors to come together.