On Saturday mornings along Clematis St., the sight of white tents lining the walkways in the downtown area indicates the start of a Green Market day in West Palm Beach. Families with coffee cups and dog walkers, stopping for dog treats, all crowd into the market’s main walkway as boats glide past the Intracoastal waterway behind them. The event, which operates weekly, features long-standing sellers and newcomers, each contributing their own product or service.
Vendors arrive hours before 8:30 a.m., when the event opens to the public, to set up tables and organize displays of their products. Many participate from October through May, while others only host a stand for a few weeks at a time. The result is a rotating collection of goods that includes produce, baked foods, art, plants, and wellness products.
“I love the theme that everybody in here is a local business, and they all make their products themselves,” wellness vendor Chrissy Rothwell said. “It’s great to interact with the community, the management team is excellent, and it’s really well run.”…