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Farmers Markets
United States- North | South | Central | East | West
Arizona
Where: Farmers Market at Tlaquepaque
Patio del Norte, Sedona
When: June-Sept, Wednesday & Saturday, 7 - 11 am
Fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, honey, flowers.
Arkansas
Where: Riverfront Park
When: Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m
The River Market's two outdoor, open air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park, are filled with farmers
selling farm-fresh produce straight from the backs of their trucks. From early morning until mid-afternoon,
there are bargains on Arkansas crops. Among the list of fresh produce you'll find: peaches, eggplant,
strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese,
beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries,
lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.
California
Santa Monica Farmers' Market
Where: Downtown 2nd St. & Arizona Ave.
When: Wednesday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Santa Monica farmers market is a
wonder and delight for all senses. Asian greens and herbs abound, as do subtropical fruits such
as passionfruit, cherimoy and several varieties of fresh dates. Or try the varieties of artichokes,
large, extra large and the tres petite, especially great streamed with a touch of lemon and olive oil.
Produce is featured on Saturdays, but you will find more farmers and shoppers there on Wednesdays.
San Francisco- Crescent City Market
When: Saturday 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Where: Green Street at the Embarcadero
 What does quail, chipotles, figs and lavender and all have in common? Other than combining into a
very interesting stew, they can all be found at the downtown San Francisco farmers market. Wander
past a wide array of yummy and delicious fresh produce some of it still dusty with the soil from
that same morning. This farmer's market is particularly special because the communities surrounding
San Francisco are some of the richest agricultural areas in the United States and are home to some
of the most enthusiastic and organic farmers in California.
Monterey
Where: Oldtown Salinas Farmers Market Main St, Salinas
When: Wednesdays 3 pm - 7 pm
More than 40 booths line the 300 block of Main Street in downtown Salinas. Features artisans,
prepared food vendors, ethnic clothing, entertainment, fruits and vegetables, flowers, bread,
meat, nuts, honey and eggs. Rain or shine.
Oakland
Where:Jack London Square, Broadway & Embarcadero
When: Every Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
Visit Oakland's largest Certified Farmers' Market, where Bay Area residents and tourists mingle in a relaxed
seaport setting. Featuring farm-fresh veggies, locally-produced extra virgin olive oil, artisan breads,
baked goods and dozens of other specialty food items. Come now for a stunning assortment of winter squash
and other gems of the fall harvest. Also check out the fresh-cut flowers, potted herbs and other plants.
Quality is excellent, prices are very affordable and expert-advice from the growers is free.
Sonoma Valley
Where: Arnold Field Parking Lot (1st Street West)
When: Friday 9 am- Noon. Open All Year.
While the weather may be raw and rainy in winter, this market is another one worth driving out of your way to
get to, partly because it, like Healdsburg, tends to have a very regional kind of orientation. This is also a
market where you'll find some of the better chefs in the county shopping on a regular basis.
December Harvest:
beets - carrots - radishes - turnips - winter squash - pumpkins - kiwi - persimmons - walnuts - granny smith
apples - christmas trees, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, beets.
Colorado
The Boulder County Farmers' Market
Where: 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon,
Two Blocks South of Pearl St. Mall at Central Park
When: Wednesdays 10 am - 2 p.m. &
Saturdays 8 am - 2 p.m.
The Boulder County Farmers' Market was founded on the belief that local agricultural production is
very important. Issues of food quality, appropriate resource use and local economic support are all
elements of this belief. As such, the Market attempts to support local agricultural producers by providing
a direct market for their products and by educating the community as to the importance of local
agricultural production.
Hawaii
Where: Honokowai Market
When: Monday and Thursday
7:00 am to 11:30 am
Visit the market to sample locally grown fruits & vegetables, fresh made juices, fresh baked breads and muffins,
assorted cheeses and fresh tropical flowers.
Oregon
Salem Farmers Markets
Where: 160 SE Liberty Street - in the old Metropolitan Building
When: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May thru September
Produce * Plants * Food * Flowers * Crafts
Washington State
Olympia Farmers Market
Where: 700 North Capitol Way
When: November-December: Weekends Open 10 am-3 pm
Locally Produced Food and Products - Superior Quality
The Olympia Farmers Market has been providing an outlet for local area farmers, crafters and food processors
to sell their wares directly to the consumer since 1975.
Seattle- Pike Market
When: Everyday from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Where: Pike Place
Forget about that little software company up on the hill when visiting Seattle; rather head
directly for the Pike Place Market, Seattle's true and deservedly claim to fame. Duck (or wear a mitt)
as you walk past the fishmongers who toss whole fish from their icy beds to newspaper wrapping.
Enjoy seeing the wonderful varieties of salmon from the slim coho to the giant king fresh from the
Puget Sound and Sitka, Alaska, a fishing village located just up the coast. Be sure to sample some
of the more unusual crustaceans plucked from nests to the pot at a steam bar. Paired with a Seattle
Local beer, this is a perfect reality.
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