Los Angeles Farmer’s Markets
Los Angeles has numerous farmers’ markets taking place every day of the week. Vendors supply mainly local and often times organic produce, hot food, specialty foods, breads, and plants. Nowhere else in the country will you find fresh local produce all year round. Prices are reasonable and the thrill of buying locally picked and produced California produce is a treat in itself. Many outdoor markets provide live entertainment and children’s activities.
A full list of California markets is available on California Farmers Markets informative website. There are more than 100 certified farmers’ markets in Los Angeles County. http://www.cafarmersmarkets.org/
Farmernet provides information on all Certified Farmers’ Markets in Southern California and even tells you what produce is in season and when. http://www.farmernet.com/
The Original Farmer’s Market – Everyday, Mon-Fri, 9am to 9pm, Sat, 9am to 8pm, Sun, 10pm to 7pm (Some merchant hours may vary.)
6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-9211
http://www.farmersmarketla.com
Located on Fairfax Avenue and 3rd Street is “the Original Farmer’s Market”, which was started by the local farmers who pulled their trucks full of fruits, vegetables and flowers right on this corner one day in July of 1934. Although it is now more of a tourist attraction than an authentic farmer’s market, it still deserves the homage and recognition as the place where it all started. The market consists of more than 100 merchants including semi-outdoor restaurants, bakeries, cafes, bookstores, souvenir shops, barbers and more.
Santa Monica Farmer’s Markets
Santa Monica has four farmers’ markets, one taking place every Wednesday and Sunday, and two on Saturday. Produce, entertainment, tastings, and hot food are available. The Saturday market on Arizona Avenue sells organic food.
http://www01.smgov.net/farmers%5Fmarket/
Farmers Market – Wednesday, 8:30am – 1:30pm
Arizona Ave @ 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8712
Organic Farmers Market – Saturday, 8:30am – 1pm
Arizona Ave @ 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8712
Pico Farmers Market – Saturday, 8am – 1pm
2200 Virginia Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 458-8712
Farmers Market – Sunday, 9:30am – 1pm
2640 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 458-8712
Hollywood Farmer’s Markets
One of the biggest and best is the Hollywood Farmers Market where it isn’t unheard of to jostle for tomatoes with a celebrity. Sandwiched as it is between Hollywood Blvd. and Sunset Blvd., this popular Sunday market provides all manner of produce from more than ninety farmers plus plenty of hot food vendors to keep hangovers at bay.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market – Sunday, 8am – 1pm
1600 Ivar Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 463-3171
http://www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=587
San Fernando Valley Farmer’s Markets
Studio City Farmer’s Market – Sunday, 8.00am – 1.00pm
12052 Ventura Pl
Los Angeles, CA 91604
http://www.studiocityfarmersmarket.com/
It has been voted as the most Kid Friendly Farmer’s Market. This market under the Sunday Sun boasts the most exciting kids activity area including petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, swings and more. No wonder it was the 2009 Nickelodeon’s Parent’s Pick Winner!
Canoga Park Farmers’ Market – Saturday, 9.00am – 1.00pm
Owensmouth Street between Sherman Way & Wyandotte Street
http://www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=35034
Visit the website to see what’s in season!
