San Diego Farmer's Markets - Restaurant Reviews, Reservations, Banquets & Catering

San Diego is home to some of the country's best local growers and a great way to make your favorite recipes at home is by getting your ingredients fresh from the local farmer's market.

Find out when your neighborhood's next market will be, or which ones are going on today.

Bonsall Farmers' Market and Open Air Faire
Sunday: 10am to 2pm (760-331-3985)
Bonsall Elementary School - 31505 Old River Road, Bonsall, California 92003

Fresh garden-to-table locally grown fruits and vegetables. Delicious, locally raised, hormone free meat.Locally made artisan cheese. Fresh artisan breads and pies.Culinary herbs. Exotic, hard-to-find plants. Organic fruit preserves and butters. Sweet honey and bee pollen. Greek style olive oil and mouth-watering olives. Hand-made Peruvian chocolates. Heavenly sweets and confections. Organic teas and beverages. Tasty chips and dips. Amazing hand-made pastas and sauces. Locally grown macadamia nuts and butter. Mouth watering crepes. Organic kettle corn. Farm fresh eggs. Exquisitely prepared ethnic foods. The finest in locally crafted products, art and jewelry. Entertainment and much, much more!

www.bonsallschools.org

Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market
Friday: 7 am -12 pm (760-767-5555)
Christmas Circle Park - Christmas Circle. Borrego Springs, California 92004

Visiting one of the Farmers' Markets in San Diego County allows you to experience agriculture. These Farmers' Markets are certified by the State, ensuring that the produce is being sold by the grower, is grown in California and meets all California quality standards. These criteria ensure that you receive the freshest produce for the right price.

www.borregospringschamber.com

Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market and Food Fair
Wednesday: 1 pm-5 pm & Saturday: 9 am-1 pm (760-434-2553)
Roosevelt St between Grand Ave and Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, California 92008

The Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market is California Certified which means you are guaranteed to get the freshest fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers from local farmers. We also have numerous specialty food vendors selling homemade and imported items including salsa, cheese, granola, popcorn, fresh-squeezed juice, olives and olive oil, seasonings and mixes, tamales and burritos, breads and pastries and local farm fresh eggs.

In addition to our fresh produce, flowers, plants and foods, check out our cottage-business craft vendors selling designer jewelry, sea shell crafts, stained glass items, handcrafted fashions and natural skin care products.So, bring the family and make a day of it! And be sure to try something you've never had before like a cherimoya or learn how to care for your gardenias or taste an old family recipe. Whatever you go to "The Market" for, you're sure to find it fresh and fabulous at the Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market.

www.shopcarlsbadvillage.org

Chula Vista Farmers' Market and Open Air Bazaar
Thursday: 3pm to 7pm (619-422-1982)
Downtown Chula Vista at Center St and Third Ave, Chula Vista, California 91915

Coronado Certified Farmers' Market
Tuesday: 2:30 pm - 6 pm (760-741-3763)
1st & B. - Coronado Ferry Landing, Coronado, California 92118

Coronado's own Farmers' Market is a Tuesday tradition in Coronado. Fresh produce, flowers, eggs and plants for sale by local growers from all over San Diego County. Tuesdays from 2:30pm - 6:00pm at the Coronado Ferry Landing In the parking lot of the Il Fornaio Restaurant.

www.welcometocoronado.com

Del Mar Farmers' Market and Food Court
Saturday: 1pm to 4pm (760-727-147)
1050 Camino Del Mar (Between 10th & 11th Streets) Del Mar, California 92014

The Del Mar Farmers' Market continues to proudly boast of its international cuisine, wide range of art and gifts from around the world, regularly scheduled special events for the family and outdoor flavor, not to mention the freshest and finest meats, poultry, seafood, produce and flowers.Every Saturday from 1-4pm in the City Hall Parking Lot, don't miss your opportunity to purchase the freshest, and most delicious locally grown produce and more!

www.delmarmainstreet.com

Escondido Certified Farmers' Market
Tuesday: 4pm to 7pm (May-Sept) & 2:30pm - 6pm (Oct-April) (760-745-8877)
Grand & Juniper, Escondido, California 92025

The Downtown Escondido Certified Farmers' Market and Other Purveyors, an open-air marketplace celebrating 15 years of operation, is located in the heart of the historic Downtown Commercial and Antique District of Escondido. Local small farmers and California growers sell the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts, eggs and honey. Other vendors offer gourmet chocolates, salsas, European breads, tamales, coffees, and other interesting items.

www.downtownescondido.com

Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers' Market and Art Fair
Sunday: 10 am -2 pm (858-272-7054)
Paul Ecke Elementary-185 Union St (cross street Vulcan) Encinitas, California 92024

This Certified Farmer's Market has been open since June 26, 2005! It takes place every Sunday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Paul Ecke Elementary School, 185 Union Street (Corner of Vulcan and Union) and is sponsored by a partnership between Paul Ecke Central PTA and Leucadia 101 Main Street.

www.leucadia101.com

La Jolla Open Aire Market
Sunday: 9 am -1 pm (858-454-1699)
Girard & Genter in La Jolla, California 92037

Every Sunday, the upper playground at La Jolla Elementary is transformed into a colorful, friendly and wholesome Farmer’s Market. Come and experience the community feel, live music, colorful and creative artisans, diverse Food Court for lunch, and Certified Farmer’s Market fruits, vegetables and flowers. There's always free parking and we're open rain or shine!

www.lajollamarket.com

North Park Mainstreet Farmers' Market
Thursday: 2pm to dark (Winter & Fall) 3pm to Sunset (Spring & Summer) (619-294-2501)
32nd Street and University Avenue, North Park, California 92104

The Farmers Market has returned to North Park! Come out and join us every Thursday at the new location in the parking lot behind CVS (32nd Street and University Avenue). The market takes place every Thursday, rain or shine, and will be open from 3p.m. to sunset in the spring and summer; winter and fall hours are 2p.m. to dark.

The North Park Farmers Market is a gathering place to meet friends and members of the community, get the latest information on local events and projects, and celebrate being part of the same neighborhood. Mark your calendars today!

Our market features over 30 independent vendors each week. Fresh, locally grown seasonal and organic produce will be sold, along with San Diego County grown flowers, handmade arts and crafts, and a large selection of prepared gourmet foods. Live music will also provide atmosphere and entertainment to this long awaited weekly event.

www.northparkmainstreet.com

Farmer's Market at Otay Ranch Town Center
Tuesday: 4pm to 8pm (619-656-9100)
Mainstreet in Chula Vista, California 91915

The Otay Ranch Certified Farmer's Market boasts an incredible community of family farms that make this market a local Tuesday tradition for all. Come every Tuesday, 4pm - 8pm on Main Street. Enjoy a market that’s easy to get to, with plenty of parking, and the freshest produce of the season grown by local farmers. It’s a come one, come all community event!

www.otayranchtowncenter.com

Ocean Beach Certified Farmers' Market and Wednesday Night Out
Wednesday: 4pm to 7pm (Winter) 4pm to 8pm (Summer) (619-279-0032)
4900 block of Newport Between Cable & Bacon in Ocean Beach, California 92107

Every Wednesday from 4-8pm, and 4-7pm in winter, on Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach, don't miss your opportunity to purchase the freshest, and most delicious locally grown produce, art, flowers, and more! And the music can't be beat!

www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

Pacific Beach Certified Farmers' Market
Saturday: 8am to 12pm (760-741-3763)
4150 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach, California 92109

Every Saturday from 8am to noon in Pacific Beach you can catch the Farmers' Market in the Promenade Mall on Mission Blvd (that's between Reed and Pacific Beach Blvd). and get some great SoCal produce.

Poway Farmers' Market and Faire
Saturday: 8am to 11:30am (619-440-5027)
14134 Midland Rd., Poway, California 92074

San Diego - East Village Farmers' Market
Saturday: 9am to 3pm (619-232-1480)
8th & Market, San Diego, California 92101

San Diego's most eclectic Farmers' Market is The East Village Farmers' Market, which features some of the best and freshest fruits and vegetables San Diego County has to offer. And because we are a certified Farmers' Market, all our fruits and vegetables are locally grown by local farmers who sell directly to you, the consumer. Some of our growers sell organic fruits and vegetables too.

In addition, the East Village Farmers' Market feature some finest general merchandise, fresh fish, olives, art, pottery, coffees and hot food vendors San Diego has to offer. For your entertainment, jazz and blues is featured from 11am-2pm. So come on down, browse and shop the East Village Farmers' Market every Saturday morning and afternoon, 9am-3pm. We are located on Eight Avenue between Market and G Streets in downtown San Diego's East Village.

www.evfarmersmarket.com

San Diego - Scripps Ranch Farmers' Market
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Spring Canyon Rd. & Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego, California 92131

The Scripps Ranch Farmers' Market & Family Festival is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School in Scripps Ranch.

It has a combined a Certified Farmers' Market, with Arts, Crafts and Commercial Vendors, and a Family Festival, including a large Children's Fun Zone, with rides, jumpies, shave ice and much more.

www.srfm.org

Cedro's Avenue Farmers' Market in Solana Beach
Sunday: 2pm - 5pm (858-755-0444)
410 Rosa St. at Cedros, Solana Beach, California 92075

Come out and support the Market, which runs from 2:00 to 5:00 each Sunday. The Cedros Avenue Farmer's Market as an excellent assortment of farm fresh flowers, produce, fresh bread and even a French Patisserie.

The market features a wide variety of fruit in season, including oranges, tangerines, apples, peaches, plums, cherries, raspberries, grapes, strawberries and melons. Many farm fresh vegetables including lettuce, tomatoes, corn, squash and squash blossoms, beets, turnips, beans and peas are offered for sale. Mushrooms, eggs, herbs, cheese, olives, baked goods, jam and certified organic produce are also available at the market. Reasonably priced, colorful flowers are always plentiful, along with plants for the home or garden. Recent additions to the Farmers' Market include specialty orchids and organic kettle corn.

For a lovely outdoor Sunday excursion, visit the market and then stroll the adjacent Cedros Design District, full of interesting shops, or pop over to the nearby beach. Certified Farmers' Markets are the real thing, where actual farmers sell their fresh products directly to the consumer.

www.cedrosdesigndistrict.net

Valley Center Farmer's Market
Thursay: 3pm to Sunset (760-751-4193)
28751 Cole Grade Rd Valley Center, CA 92082

San Diego County’s newest farmers’ market is also Valley Center’s first! This Certified Farmers’ Market is a weekly event not to be missed. With an enormous variety of great, healthy food displayed alongside original crafts and artwork, Valley Center residents and visitors will agree that on Thursday afternoons, the Valley Center Certified Farmers’ Market is the place to be. There is a grassy open space with oak trees bordered by the upper and lower parking lots where vendors set up.

www.sdfarmbureau.org

Vista Farmer's Market
Saturday: 7:45 am - 11 am (760-945-7425)
San Diego County Courthouse - 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista California 92081

The Vista Farmers' Market the oldest market in San Diego County and has a variety of local, small, unique farmers selling seasonal fruits (subtropical and traditional), vegetables, flowers, plants (herbs, vegetables, flowering, fruit), dates, dried fruit, and more. We also have the first winery at a Farmers' Market in the county, cheese from one of the few Southern California cheesemakers, wool and yarn from a local sheep rancher, and earthworms for your garden.

In addition, the market has bread and baked goods, spreads, juices, chips, coffee and tea, fresh fish and seafood, chocolate and fudge, and a handful of craft vendors.

www.vistafarmersmarket.com

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