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
West Sacramento Farmers Market | Sundays, year-round | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Features: Baked goods, coffee, produce, clothing, food
- Parking: Parking spots surrounding market
- Space: Parking lot (1271 W Capitol Ave.) between Arthur F. Turner Community Library and Peace Cuisine
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
