Santa Cruz County’s rich sandy soil combined with warm sunny days and cool foggy nights create one of the most distinctive geographical areas in California for fruits and vegetables.  And there’s no better place to see it all at once than at a weekly farmers market, where fruits and vegetables are the stars of the show.

Look For

The 14 different flavors of almonds at Stackhouse Brothers Orchards at the Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market, May through November.

The centrally-located space for parents to leave their young ones, who can draw, play or get their faces painted at the Felton Farmer’s Market in the San Lorenzo Valley.

Avocados and dried fruit at the Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer’s Market.

Bluegrass, jazz, country blues, and other types of music at the Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets’ annual music series.  Featured at the Felton, Scotts Valley, Westside, and Live Oak Farmer’s Markets, these weekly performances keep things lively and fresh!

Professional sharpening services for knives and gardening tools at the Aptos Farmer’s Market, named by Coastal Living Magazine as one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”

The FoodShed Project – an education and outreach program highlighting the work of local farmers, food artisans, and community partners through special events and educational demonstrations, and hosted at the Scotts Valley, Felton and Downtown Santa Cruz Markets.

The Pop-Up Breakfast Series, beautiful family style meals created by regional chefs dedicated to seasonal food. These ticketed events at the Westside Farmers’ Market are indulgent, unique and sell out.

Did You Know?

There is virtually a farmer’s market for every day of the week:

Aptos Farmer’s Market
8AM – Noon
Saturdays, year-round

Felton Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, 1:30-5:30pm, May-October
120 Russell Avenue

Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, 1-5pm year-round
Cedar Street and Lincoln Street

Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 9am-1pm, May-November
5060 Scotts Valley Drive
SV Boys and Girls Club

Westside Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 9am-1pm year-round
Mission Street Extension and Western Drive

Live Oak Farmers’ Market
Sundays, 9am-1pm year-round
This market is moving in May, location TBA
Current: 15th Avenue and East Cliff Drive

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Certified Farmers Market
8AM – 4PM
Fridays, year-round