Los Angeles is chock-full of farmers markets. Some are known to all (hi, Santa Monica), while others are hidden gems (read on to discover). The best time of year is here and it’s prime time for farmers markets. Here’s where and when you can find them.
Atwater Village
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 3528 Larga Ave. in public parking lot 646
Local musicians provide live entertainment.
Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills Farmer’s Market
When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park Farmer’s Market
When: Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: The cafeteria patio of the medical center campus, 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd.
Beverly Grove
Melrose Place Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 8400 Melrose Ave.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 9300 block of Civic Center Dr. between Third St. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Drop your children off at the market’s kid zone while you pick out seasonal veggies and sweet treats.
Boyle Heights
Boyle Heights Community Market
When: Fridays from 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: 1831 E. 1st St.
The Mariachi bands should be incentive enough.
Century City
Century City Farmers Market
When: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 10100 Santa Monica Blvd.
Along with produce, you can buy beauty products, flowers, and poke bowls.
Culver City
Culver City Farmers’ Market
When: Tuesdays from 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Main street between Venice Blvd. and Culver Blvd.
Downey
Downey Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 11039 Downey Ave.
Downtown
Historic Downtown Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 5th St. between Broadway and Spring St.
Pershing Square Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Pershing Square by 5th Ave.
FIGat7th Farmers Market
When: Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 735 S. Figueroa St.
Bank of America Farmers Market
When: Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 333 S. Hope St.
Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock Farmers Market
When: Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: 2035 Colorado Blvd.
East L.A.
East L.A. Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 4801 E. 3rd St.
Echo Park
Echo Park Farmers Market
When: Fridays from 3 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Logan St. at Sunset Blvd.
El Segundo
El Segundo Farmers Market
When: Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: The 400 block of Main St.
Fairfax
The Original Farmers Market
When: Weekdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 6333 W. 3rd St.
Highland Park
Highland Park Old L.A. Certified Farmers Market
When: Tuesdays from 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: N. Figueroa St. and Avenue 58
Keep an eye out for handcrafted pasta.
Hollywood
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Ivar Ave. and Selma Ave., between Sunset and Hollywood
Yamashiro Farmers Market
When: Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m., April through September
Where: 1999 N. Sycamore Ave.
East Hollywood Certified Farmers Market
When: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 5454 Hollywood Blvd.
At least once a month they bring in local musicians, as well as nutritionists you can consult with.
Huntington Park
Huntington Park Farmers Market
When: Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Salt Lake Park, 3401 E. Florence Ave.
La Cañada Flintridge
La Cañada Flintridge Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 1300 Foothill Blvd., across the street from Memorial Park
Larchmont
Larchmont Village Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 209 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Some vendors arrive early, if you want first pick of the freshest produce.
Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Farmers Market
When: Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (5:00 p.m. during the summer months)
Where: Metlox Plaza behind Shade Hotel
Over 200 farmers and local businesses gather for this one.
Mar Vista
Mar Vista Certified Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Grand View and Venice Blvd.
You can drop the kids off at story time or cooking classes, and also have the dog looked after.
Marina Del Rey
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Where: Via Marina at Panay Way, parking lot #11
Mid-City
La Cienega Farmers Market
When: Thursdays from 2 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1801 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Wellington Square Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
Where: 4394 Washington Blvd.
Yes, there is live jazz.
Mid-Wilshire
Miracle Mile Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
Where: 5700 Wilshire Blvd.
Montrose
Montrose Harvest Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 3808 Ocean View Blvd.
Keep an eye out for special events like their Independence Day car show and Kids ‘n Critters Day.
Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 15777 Bowdoin St.
Food, clothes, and succulents.
Palms
Motor Avenue Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Motor Ave. and National Blvd.
Pasadena
Old Pasadena Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Holly St. between Fair Oaks and Raymond Avenues
Pasadena Farmers Market at Victory Park
When: Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 2900 Block of N. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Villa Parke Center
When: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 363 East Villa St.
South Pasadena Farmers Market
When: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Meridian Ave. and El Centro St. next to the Metro Gold Line South Pasadena Station
There’s a free bike valet for cyclists.
San Fernando Valley
Burbank Certified Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: E. Olive Ave. and S. Glenoaks Blvd.
Expect to find everything from rose bushes to gluten-free Korean food to artisanal yogurt.
Calabasas Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Calabasas Road just west of El Canon Ave.
Main Street Canoga Park Farmers’ Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Owensmouth Ave. between Sherman Way and Wyandotte St.
Encino Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys
NoHo Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 5331 Bakman Ave.
There’s also clothes, an Arts Village, and children’s activities.
Northridge Farmers’ Market & Family Festival
When: Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m., March through October
Where: 9301 Tampa Ave.
Sherman Oaks Farmers Market
When: Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: 14006 Riverside Dr.
Studio City Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Ventura Place between Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Radford Ave.
Your kids will want to go to this market more than you for the train ride and rock climbing.
Toluca Lake Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 10225 Riverside Dr.
San Gabriel Valley
Alhambra Certified Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: South Second St. between Main & Commonwealth
Covina Farmers Market
When: Fridays from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, Citrus Ave. and San Bernardino Road
Diamond Fresh Farmers Market
When: Fridays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 21168 Golden Springs Dr., Walnut
San Dimas Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m., April through September
Where: 245 E. Bonita Ave.
Temple City Farmers Market
When: Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall parking lot, 9701 Las Tunas Dr.
West Covina Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 195 Glendora Ave. by the Lakes Entertainment Center
Santa Monica
Main Street Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Square, 2640 Main St.
Expect bi-weekly cooking demonstrations.
Wednesday Downtown Farmers’ Market
When: Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Arizona Ave. and 2nd St.
Virginia Avenue Park Farmers’ Market
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 2200 Virginia Ave. (Cloverfield Blvd. at Pico Blvd.)
Going strong since 1992.
Silver Lake
Silver Lake Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 2 to 7:30 p.m
Where: 3700 W. Sunset Blvd.
They’ve got fresh food and a lot of vintage clothing.
South Gate
South Gate Farmers Market
When: Mondays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Corner of Tweedy Blvd. and Pinehurst Ave. (parking lot #3)
Sunland-Tujunga
Sunland Farmers Market
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Tierra del Sol Foundation, 9919 Sunland Blvd.
West Hollywood
Helen Albert Certified Farmers’ Market
When: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Plummer Park’s north parking lot, 1200 N. Vista St.
West L.A.
Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
When: Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: 1031 Broxton Ave.
West L.A. Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 11338 Santa Monica Blvd.
You’ll find award-winning coffee, fresh avocados, tamales, and even books.
Brentwood Farmers’ Market
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., March through mid-November
Where: Oak St. and First St.
Westchester
Westchester Farmers Market
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Sundays at 6200 W. 87th St.; Wednesdays at 7000 Manchester Blvd.
Venice
Venice Farmers Market
When: Fridays from 7 to 11 a.m.
Where: Venice Blvd. and Venice Way
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