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Every day of the week, except Mondays, farmers markets set up shop all around San Diego County.Before the first farmers market came to Hillcrest, most city dwellers purchased farm fresh produce from roadside stands in the rural parts of San Diego. Beginning with Hillcrest and then expanding to other neighborhoods, San Diego county's farmers markets brought local farmers to the city dwellers. This farm to consumer approach means more consistent sales for the farmers and fresher produce for the city folk.
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Some of San Diego's farmers markets operate in the morning and some operate in the afternoon. All operate rain or shine. All the markets feature farm fresh produce from local farms, as well as prepared foods and handicrafts from local vendors. Most of the farmers markets also feature live entertainment and plenty of people watching and food sampling.
If you are visiting San Diego, stopping by one of these farmers markets is a great way to take in the local culture and food. If you are coming for a convention or are coming to visit San Diego, purchase some fresh flowers to brighten up your hotel room?
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Most of the farmers markets usually have a charitable side to them as well. For example, the farmers market in Hillcrest donates a portion of the proceeds to their local Hillcrest Business Improvement Association and the La Jolla Farmers Market donates a portion of its proceeds to the La Jolla Elementary School.
Local communities help support the survival of these farmers markets. If people do not support them, the farmers markets will go away. Unfortunately, this has happened in Mission Valley and other parts of San Diego. When you are wondering what to do in San Diego, check our list and see which farmers market is near you.
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TIP: Most farmers only deal in cash while some of the vendors may accept credit cards. Be sure to bring small bills with you to make it easier on the farmers when they make change. You might also want bring a canvas bag or a large basket to make your farmers market haul a little easier on your back and on the planet.
SUNDAYS
Bonsall Certified Farmers' Market
9:30am - 1:30pm
River Village Shopping Center, 5256 S. Mission Road at Hwy 76
Information: (208) 553-4700
Fallbrook Farmers' Market
11am - 3pm
139 S. Main
Information: (760) 390-9726
Encinitas Certified Farmers' Market (May-September)
2pm - 5pm
Flor Vista Elementary School, 1690 Wandering Road
Information: (760) 687-6453 or rhythm_central@yahoo.com
San Diego Gaslamp Third Ave Certified Farmers' Market and Asian Bazaar
9am - 1pm
400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street
Information: (619) 279-0032
Hillcrest Farmers Market
9am - 2pm
Information: (619) 237-1632
9am - 1pm
La Jolla Elementary School, Girard & Genter
Information: (858) 454-1699
Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers' Market and Art Fair
10am - 2pm
Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union Street
Information: (858) 272-7054
Point Loma/Liberty Station
9:30am - 2:30pm
2728 Decatur Road, Liberty Station
Information: (619) 795-3363
1pm - 5pm
410 to 444 South Cedros Avenue at Rosa Street
Information: (858) 755-0444
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TUESDAY
Chula Vista - Otay Ranch Certified Farmers' Market
4pm - 7pm (until 8pm in the summer)
2015 Birch Road and Eastlake Blvd
Information: (619) 656-1393 ext. 1030
Coronado Certified Farmers' Market
2:30pm - 6pm
Old Ferry Landing at First Street and B Avenue
Information: (760) 741-3763
Escondido Certified Farmers' Market
3pm -6:30pm
Grand Avenue between Juniper and Kalmia Streets
Information: (760) 745-8877
UCSD/La Jolla Certified Farmers Market
10am - 2pm (September through June)
UCSD Campus, Town Square at Gilman/Meyers
Information: (858) 534-4248 or bharmon@ucsd.edu
Mira Mesa Farmers' Market
3pm - 7pm
Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Road
Information: (858) 272-7054
WEDNESDAY
Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market and Food Fair
Wednesday: 1pm-5pm & Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Roosevelt Street between Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive
Information: (760) 687-6453 or christy@shopcarlsbadvillage.org
National City Farmers' Market
2pm - 6pm
A Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets
Information: (760) 745-3023
Ocean Beach Certified Farmers' Market and Wednesday Night Out
4pm - 7pm (Winter) & 4pm - 8pm (Summer)
4900 block of Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets
Information: (619) 279-0032
San Marcos - Cal State San Marcos
1pm - 6pm
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, Parking Lot "B"
Information: (760) 745-3023
Santee Farmers Market
3pm - 7pm
Abandonded School Parking Lot at 10445 Mission Gorge Road
Information: (619) 449-8427 or andreahankins@gmail.com
9am - 1pm
Promenade Mall, 40820 Winchester Road
Information: (760) 728-7343
University of San Diego Tu Mercado
11am - 2pm
USD Campus, 5998 Alcala Park between Marian Way and Morris Drive
THURSDAY
Downtown Chula Vista Farmers' Market and Open Air Bazaar
3pm - 7pm (3 - 6pm in Winter)
Center Street and Third Avenue
Information: (619) 422-1982
Horton Square Seasonal Certified Market
11am - 3pm from March - October
225 Broadway and Broadway Circle
Information: (760) 741-3763
Lakeside Certified Farmers' Market
2pm - 6pm
Lindo Lake County Park, 9841 Vine Street
Information: (619)745-3023
North Park Farmers' Market and Open Air Bazaar
Spring/Summer 3pm - sunset & Fall/Winter 2pm - 6pm
CVS Pharmacy parking lot, 3151 University Avenue
Information: (619) 237-1632
Oceanside Certified Farmers' Market & Faire
9am - 1pm
Information: (619) 440-5027
Oceanside Sunset Market
5pm - 9pm
Information: (760) 754-4512
Tierrasanta Farmers Market
3pm - 7pm
Front parking lot of De Portola Middle School at Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Information: (858) 272-7054
Valley Center Farmers Market
1pm - 6pm
28246 Lilac Road
Information: (760) 751-4193
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FRIDAY
Mission Valley Farmers Market at Westfield Mission Valley
3pm to 7pm
Located in the east Westfield parking lot across from Macy's and Seau's Restaurant.
Mission Hills Farmers Market
3pm to 7pm
Located at Falcon Street between Washington and Ft. Stockton.
Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market
7am - 12pm (November through June)
Christmas Circle Community Park at Christmas Circle and Palm Canyon Drive
Information: (760) 767-5555
La Mesa Village Certified Farmers' Market
3pm - 6pm
8300 block of Allison Avenue east of Spring Street
Information: (619) 440-5027
Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers' Market & Specialties
9am - 12pm
Bernardo Winery Parking Lot, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte
Information: (760)500-1709
SATURDAY
Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market and Food Fair
Wednesday: 1pm-5pm & Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Roosevelt Street between Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive
Information: (760) 687-6453 or christy@shopcarlsbadvillage.org
9am - 1pm
On Wightman Street between Fairmount and 43rd
Information: (760) 751-4193
Del Mar Farmers' Market and Food Court
1pm - 4pm
1050 Camino Del Mar (between 10th & 11th Streets)
Information: (760) 519-1894
8am - 2pm
Information:(619) 232-1480
9am - 1:30pm
On Date Street between India and Columbia Streets
Information: (619) 233-3769 or mercato@littleitalysd.com
Pacific Beach Certified Farmers' Market
8am - 12pm
Promenade Mall on Mission Boulevard between Reed and Pacific Beach Drive
Information: (760) 741-3763
Poway Farmers' Market and Faire
8am - 11:30am
Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road
Information:(619) 440-5027
Ramona Certified Farmers' Market
8:30am-12:30pm
Collier County Park, 626 E Street
Information: (760) 788-1924 or randolridgeranch@gmail.com
Scripps Ranch Farmers' Market and Family Festival
9am - 1pm
Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School at Scripps Poway Parkway and Spring Canyon Road
Information: (858) 586-7933
7:45am - 11am
Vista County Courthouse, 325 Melrose Drive
Information: (760) 945-7425 or mark@vistafarmersmarket.com