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Farmers markets in Sacramento: Where to find fresh food
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
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.

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
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
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.

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Photo by SACtoday staff

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
Find more markets
Events
Monday, Nov. 13
  • Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Monday, Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $20-$243 | Light the Beam!
  • Ehiorobo and Omniboi | Monday, Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $20 | A musician + producer from Brooklyn, Ehiorobo is known for being a chameleon within the space of indie music.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • Recharge @ the Library | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Sacramento Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento | Free | This 13+ event offers refreshments, games, movies, arts activities + more.
  • Taco Tuesday | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Tipsy Putt, 630 K St., Ste. 120, Sacramento | Prices vary | Grab a $5 draft beer or margarita + hit the (mini) green with some friends.
  • Paints and Pints | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Tilted Mash Brewing, 9175 Union Park Blvd., Elk Grove | $30 | This week’s Paints and Pints is Thanksgiving themed — sip a beer and some holiday cheer.
  • Garrick Bernard | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $20.25-$30.25 | The writer, actor, and producer known for the show “Solar Opposites” brings the laughs.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • Turkey Drive Packing Party | Wednesday, Nov. 15 + Thursday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Elk Grove Food Bank Services, 9888 Kent St., Elk Grove | Free | Volunteer to pack dinner supplies for 1,000 low-income families as part of the food bank’s annual Turkey Drive.
  • 2023 Climbing Film Tour | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento | $15 | Experience petrifying heights + athleticism, all from the comfort and safety of your own chair.
Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Holiday Craft Faire | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Dr., Rancho Cordova | Free | Shop local crafters, artists + vendors, all while getting a head start on some holiday shopping.
  • Adopt A Family | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | Crawdads On The River, 1375 Garden Hwy., Sacramento | Free | Support families in need during the holiday season + give back to fellow Sacramentans.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Opening
  • The Gem House Co., formerly an online shop that frequented farmers markets in the Sac area, is opening its doors for the first time. The new storefront in Fair Oaks (10940 Fair Oaks Blvd.) hard launches on Sunday, Nov. 19 with its curated collection of crystals + more.
Community
  • Nonprofit California Groundbreakers is facilitating a public forum on Wednesday, Nov. 15, about Sacramento’s $10 million effort to keep residents from being pushed out of their neighborhoods due to the Aggie Square development. The discussion focuses on measuring the program’s success + whether it could be implemented in other cities.
Development
  • Grocery chain Safeway is planning to expand to Laguna Reserve Marketplace in Elk Grove. The 55,000-sqft space would be the chain’s second Elk Grove location, the first being in Calvine Corner Shopping Center. (Sac Biz Journal)
Sports
  • Sacramento Kings are on top after clashing on the court with Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Nov. 10. They finished 105-98 — despite benching point guard De’Aaron Fox for his ankle injury.
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Trending
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Finance
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Cause

Kings’ Season of Doing Good tips off

Sacramento Kings Season of Doing Good tips off in Sacramento
People are seated at banquet tables in the entryway of Golden 1 Center, with hosts on stage introducing the night's events.
Several hundred people from local nonprofits + families gather at Golden 1 Center for Eat Like a King. | Photo by SACtoday staff
November marks the Sacramento Kings’ 22nd Annual Season of Doing Good, where the team partners with Raley’s to give back to Sacramento.

What’s on the calendar this year?
  • Dec. 2 — The first 200 fans to bring a new toy (valued at $20+) to the Kings vs. Nuggets game will receive two tickets to a future Kings home game.
  • Dec. 15 — The Kings host the Kingpin Classic charity bowling tournament, with proceeds benefitting local youth basketball programs.
  • Dec. 17 — Kings players deliver bags of Raley’s groceries, gift cards + merch to local veterans for their Shop Like a King event.
  • Dec. 19 — The team will visit select Raley’s locations + surprise shoppers with gift cards.
Last week, we attended the Eat Like a King dinner for 27 local nonprofits + over 200 youth and their families. Kids were able to decorate pumpkins, play interactive games + grab selfies with their favorite Kings players who served them dinner. Catch a glimpse of the event.
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Answered

We asked “Would you like to see daylight saving time become permanent?” and here’s what some of you said:
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Is there a more iconic clock in Sacramento than East Lawn’s?

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Photo by SACtoday staff

“No, but I’d like permanent standard time. Changing the clocks for DST is the most disruptive to our overall health. Keeping Standard Time makes the most sense and is less disruptive to our lives.” - Larissa A.

“Yes. I much prefer having some light after work; finishing work as the sun sets is the worst! This year, I’m taking matters into my own hands. I shifted my work schedule forward an hour on Monday so I can effectively stay on DST (and quietly protest our arbitrary system of time).” - Matt W.

“I really don’t care which one is chosen, just pick one and be done with it!!” - Ann F.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madeline
From the editor
After working on our Farmers Market Guide, I now want to check off every farmers market in the Sacramento area.

Midtown ✅
Downtown (Capitol Mall) ✅
Carmichael ✅
Natomas ✅

So far, so good.
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