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Farmers markets in Sacramento

What better spot to get some farm-fresh produce than in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital?

Carmichael Farmers Market vendors set up on either side of the walkway, with tents and displays of local goods.

Carmichael Farmers Market is open on Sundays year-round, rain or shine.

Photo by SACtoday staff

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Did you know? The Sacramento area is about 40% farmland, and brought in about $455 million worth in produce in 2020. We even have a whole festival dedicated to celebrating our year-round food and agricultural feats – Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Festival.

Given Sacramento’s history, it should go without saying that of course we have some of the best farmers markets in the country – maybe even the world, but now we’re just getting ahead of ourselves.

We’ve compiled a list of farmers markets in the Greater Sacramento area to make sure you get your fix of fresh produce, local art + more.

Year-round

Carmichael Farmers Market | Sundays, year-round | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: Food trucks, free vendor samples, produce, handcrafted items
  • Parking: Outdoors, on-site lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Land Park Farmers Market | Sundays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: 50+ vendors, fresh produce, preserved goods, baked goods, vegan protein products
  • Parking: Outdoors, free bike valet
  • Space: Outdoors, street parking

Sunrise Mall Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: 80+ vendors, gluten-free baked goods, body care products, mushrooms, cut flowers
  • Parking: Outdoors, Sunrise Mall parking
  • Space: Outdoors, in front of Macy’s parking lot

Midtown Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: 200+ vendors, food trucks, produce, local artisans, crafters + clothing
  • Parking: Outdoors, street parking + garages
  • Space: Outdoors, in the heart of Lavender Heights district

Folsom Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: 40+ vendors, live music, fresh eggs + dairy items, seasonal fruits and vegetables
  • Parking: Parking structure at 905 Leidesdorff St.
  • Space: Outdoor, Historic Folsom Public Plaza

Arden-Arcade Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Seasonal produce, classic car pop-ups, cut flowers
  • Parking: Outdoors, Butano Drive parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors, Country Club Plaza

South Sacramento Farmers Market | Thursdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Fresh seasonal produce, no dogs allowed.
  • Parking: Outdoors, 65th Street parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors, Florin Towne Centre behind the old Sears Automotive

Sacramento Certified Farmers Market | Sundays, year-round | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Seasonal produce, cut flowers, dried and preserved goods
  • Parking: State parking lot, under Highway 50
  • Space: Downtown off of Eighth and W Streets
A table is laden with autumn harvest produce like squashes, tomatoes and onions. People mill around the vendor's tent in the background.

Sacramento has one of the best climates for year-round produce in America.

Photo by SACtoday staff

Seasonal

Downtown Sacramento’s Farmers Market | Wednesdays, May 3-Oct. 25 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs, cheeses
  • Parking: Street parking, parking garages (metering varies)
  • Space: Outside, Capitol Mall

Bodega Days | Thursdays, May 4-Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Farm-fresh produce, freshly baked bread, food vendors, local artists and crafts
  • Parking: Metered street parking + garages
  • Space: Outdoors, Cesar Chavez Plaza

Oak Park Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-November | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Live music, children’s activities, fruits, vegetables, breads, eggs, tamales
  • Parking: Outdoors, on-site
  • Space: Outdoors, McClatchy Park

Natomas Farmers Market | Saturdays, May 28-Sept. 24 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

  • Features: Fresh meats, seasonal produce, microgreens, plants, local snacks
  • Parking: Outdoors, on-site
  • Space: Outdoors, North Natomas Regional Park

Greenhaven Pocket Farmers Market | Saturdays, April-October | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: Produce, baked goods, live music, food trucks, fresh flowers, candles, local honey
  • Parking: Outdoors, on-site
  • Space: Outdoors

Old Town Elk Grove Farmers Market | Sundays, May 1-Nov. 29 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Features: 60+ vendors, seasonal fruits and vegetables, woodworking items, drinks, breads
  • Parking: Outdoors, on-site
  • Space: Outdoors, Sheltered Pavilion in Old Town Plaza
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