Oakmens Country Market Opening This November in Crawfordville
The market will have cold-cut sandwiches, hearty soups, and locally crafted retail items, with more offerings to come.
CRAWFORDVILLE, FL – Oakmens Country Market is preparing to open its doors at 5 Shadeville Rd, Crawfordville, FL 32327 this November, bringing a mix of farm-to-table dining and a country-style retail market to the community.
Owned and operated by brothers Zacherie Oaks and Jesse Deadmon, the business will feature both a restaurant and a market that highlights goods from local farmers and small vendors across Wakulla County, Tallahassee, and surrounding areas. Oaks told Business Debut that they are currently targeting November 4th, 2025, for their grand opening, with plans to be fully operational before the end of the year.
A Farm-to-Table Restaurant Experience
With a greater connection to local sourcing, the other half of Oakmens Country Market will function as a farm-to-table restaurant with a concept similar to Cracker Barrel. At opening, the menu will start simple with cold-cut sandwiches, subs, soups, and salads. Options will include Italian subs, turkey clubs, French onion soup, creamy tomato soup, and loaded baked potato soup.
By January 2026, the restaurant intends to expand its menu to include Philly cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, and steak burgers. It will also include grab-and-go choices, such as boxed soups, salads, breads, and sandwiches, for patrons who wish to enjoy fresh, home-style meals that are convenient to take with them and share with their family.
A Blend of Old-School and Modern Country Market
Oakmens Country Market draws inspiration from the old-fashioned general stores of the 1990s, but with a modern twist. The retail side of the business will feature kitchenware, bath goods, household products, personal care items, fresh fruits, and vegetables, all sourced from local artisans and farmers.
Oaks emphasized the importance of community focus:
“The idea is to create a unique retail setting where you can come shop for your everyday items with us and give back to the community rather than shopping at a Walmart or a Publix or a Dollar General, where you're spending money on products made overseas that don't really give back to the community you live in.”
Oakmens Country Market is the first business venture owned by Oaks and his brother, combining their complementary experience. Oaks brings a background in retail management with time at Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond, while his brother contributes restaurant expertise from managing eateries in Wakulla County and Panama City. Jesse Dedmon supports the venture financially and has also played a key role in shaping the menu.
Working alongside Oaks, Sabryna Salter oversees social media and vendor communications, in addition to serving as Oaks’ personal secretary. She will also take the lead as the market’s main baker, preparing cookies, cakes, breads, and other baked goods. The broader family has been closely involved in the effort, from assisting with construction to contributing to menu development.
Opening Hours and Dining Style
Oakmens Country Market will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., with plans to expand to seven days a week and longer hours within the next one to two years. The dining area will seat around 32 guests. At launch, food will be ordered at the counter, but the Oakes brothers plan to transition to full-service dining once they’ve hired more staff.
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Follow Oakmens Country Market on Facebook for updates and announcements, or visit their website once it officially launches.
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