10 Best Farmers’ Markets in Sacramento
Where to Shop for Regional Produce in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital
The best farmers’ markets in Sacramento put California’s agricultural bounty right at your fingertips. America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital is surrounded by 1.5 million acres of farms and ranches, so growers can bring their harvests straight from the fields and orchards to market stands across the city.
Chat with farmers about what they’ve grown, discover unfamiliar varieties, or taste fruit at its seasonal peak before choosing what to take home. Some markets add artisan foods, prepared dishes, flowers, and entertainment to the mix. Read on for our pick of Sacramento’s farmers’ markets and what to seek out at each one.
10 Best Farmers’ Markets in Sacramento
- Sacramento Central Farmers’ Market
- Midtown Farmers’ Market
- Sundays Asian Farmers’ Market
- Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market
- Elk Grove Farmers’ Market
- Saturday Farmers’ Market
- Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market
- Carmichael Park Farmers’ Market
- Sunrise Farmers’ Market at Sunrise Mall
- ONE Natomas Farmers’ Market
1. Sacramento Central Farmers’ Market
Home to seasonal California produce since 1980
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Sacramento Central Farmers’ Market has gathered growers beneath Highway 50 since 1980. Rows of produce stands turn this unlikely concrete shelter into a Sunday food market. Let the season dictate your shopping, whether that means fragrant herbs, juicy tomatoes, or harder-to-find vegetables grown by small California farms. Look out for edible flowers and locally grown saffron too, alongside pasture-raised eggs, nuts, honey, and freshly baked bread.
It boasts the largest selection of fresh food from Californian producers of Sacramento’s certified farmers’ markets, so delve deeper into the region’s harvest. Seek out unusual herbs and vegetables, or take home a potted herb from a Sierra Nevada grower and keep your little piece of California growing after your trip.
Location: 6th Street & W St, Sacramento, CA 95818, United States
Open: Sunday from 8 am to noon
Sacramento Central Farmers' Market
2. Midtown Farmers’ Market
A morning market made for the whole family
Good for: Families, Shoppers
Midtown Farmers’ Market spreads more than 200 vendors across five blocks of Sacramento’s Lavender Heights district. Start with a basket of fruit at its seasonal peak, add artisan bread or something freshly baked, then admire locally produced art, jewelry, ceramics from Sacramento’s makers.
Live music usually accompanies the browsing, and you’ll often get the chance to see how to use your freshly bought ingredients in regular cooking demos. If your visit falls on Midtown Second Saturday, try your hand at an oyster-shucking competitions, enjoy large-scale public art installations, and let the kids join a scavenger hunt or design and color their own traditional Lotería cards.
Location: 1050 20th St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
Open: Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm
Midtown Farmers' Market
3. Sundays Asian Farmers’ Market
For fresh locally grown produce with an Asian flavor
Good for: Shoppers, Budget
Sundays Asian Farmers’ Market squeezes an impressive selection of Asian-grown produce into a compact stretch of Broadway. Fill your basket with crisp bok choy and long beans, then look for ingredients you may not see every week, such as bitter melon, sweet potato greens, daikon, lemongrass, and fiery Thai chilies. Tofu sellers add another specialty, including tofu skin, prized for soaking up broths and sauces in stir-fries and hot pots.
The market starts while much of Sacramento is still asleep, and sought-after greens can disappear quickly. Bring a favorite Asian recipe with you and see how many of its harder-to-find ingredients you can source directly from California growers.
Location: 431 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
Open: Sunday from 5.30 am to noon
Sundays Asian Farmers' Market
4. Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market
Farm-fresh shopping in downtown
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market brings California growers right into downtown Sacramento, with farm stands lining the Capitol Mall Greens. Fill your bag with locally grown mushrooms and microgreens, choose a jar of golden honey, or sample olive products before deciding what to take home. Farms from across the Sacramento region rotate their harvests through the stands, keeping the focus firmly on ingredients grown and produced close to the city.
Arrive with an appetite and turn your visit into lunch outdoors. Choose freshly made tamales, a stuffed gyro, or an Indian dish, then claim a seat on the Capitol Mall Greens and eat with downtown Sacramento around you.
Location: Capitol Mall & 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Open: Wednesday from 9 am to 1.30 pm (Closed Thursday–Tuesday)
Capitol Mall Farmers' Market
5. Elk Grove Farmers’ Market
A year-round taste of the Golden State
Good for: Budget, Shoppers
Elk Grove Certified Farmers’ Market brings California growers and food producers to Laguna Gateway Center throughout the year. In late summer, tables groan with peaches and other stone fruits alongside squash in shades of green, yellow, and white. Bakers add fresh loaves and pastries, while a seafood vendor brings another dimension to the weekly selection.
Tomato season is particularly colorful, with growers bringing multiple varieties that invite a side-by-side taste test. Choose a few different varieties, sprinkle them simply with salt, and compare their sweetness, acidity, and texture.
Location: 8245 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758, United States
Open: Saturday from 8 am to noon (Closed Sunday–Friday)
Elk Grove Farmers' Market
6. Saturday Farmers’ Market
A neighborhood market for home cooks
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Arden-Arcade Certified Farmers’ Market has supplied this Sacramento neighborhood with California-grown food for more than 40 years. Let the harvest inspire dinner, perhaps grabbing peppers for stuffing, carrots for roasting, and herbs to finish the dish. Summer brings sweet corn and cold watermelon, while September can see the last peaches sharing tables with the first pumpkins. Honey, eggs, mushrooms, and cut flowers round out the weekly selection.
Once your market bags are full, step into Country Club Plaza to browse its fashion and beauty stores or stop for lunch. Then round off your morning with a movie at Country Club Cinema, right beside the market.
Location: Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825, United States
Open: Saturday from 8 am to noon (Closed Sunday–Friday)
Saturday Farmers’ Market
7. Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market
Fresh California fare in Gold Rush country
Good for: History, Shoppers
Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market fills the town plaza with California produce, artisan foods, locally made goods, and live music. Summer is particularly tempting for stone fruit, with peaches appearing fresh, pressed into juice, baked into pastries, and turned into small-batch jams. Pick up local honey or a bunch of fresh flowers, then follow the scent of coffee and warm baked goods through the stands, all against the backdrop of historic Sutter Street.
After shopping, walk along Sutter Street to the Folsom History Museum and Pioneer Village, where exhibits and historic structures explore the area’s Gold Rush, railroad, and pioneer past.
Location: 915 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
Open: Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm
Historic Folsom Farmers’ Market
8. Carmichael Park Farmers’ Market
A Sunday market with plenty on the menu
Good for: Families, Shoppers
Carmichael Park Farmers’ Market brings together more than 50 vendors beneath the trees of its spacious namesake park. After picking up California-grown ingredients, turn your attention to the specialty food stands: spread fresh hummus over warm bread, stock up on sauerkraut and spice rubs, or indulge in a sweet pie or buttery scone. A craft corner adds jewelry, knitted pieces, woven baskets, and wind chimes, while kids can run riot at the playground.
When you’re ready for lunch, head to the food trucks for tacos, Indian dishes, or classic pizza. If you’re visiting in fall, look out for the Founder’s Harvest Festival, when Carmichael Park adds live entertainment, a pumpkin patch, craft vendors, games, and a classic-car show.
Location: Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, USA
Open: Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm (Closed Monday–Saturday)
Carmichael Park Farmers’ Market
9. Sunrise Farmers’ Market at Sunrise Mall
Farm finds for you, your home, and your pet
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Saturday mornings bring an eclectic mix of growers, food makers, and craftspeople to Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights. Bite into a sun-ripened strawberry, stock up on preserves and pickles, or try dairy-free cashew cheese before choosing a succulent or starter plant for the home. Pick up a hand-carved wooden ornament, or sample the scents of small-batch soaps and natural body-care products, all of which make excellent souvenirs.
Tear into a warm arepa, unwrap a freshly made tamale, or scoop creamy hummus onto bread before treating yourself to something from the bakers. If you’re traveling with a pet, look out for the natural pet-food stands and take home a market treat for your four-legged companion.
Location: Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA
Open: Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm (Closed Sunday–Friday)
Sunrise Farmers’ Market at Sunrise Mall
10. ONE Natomas Farmers’ Market
A family-friendly taste of North Natomas
Good for: Families, Shoppers
ONE Natomas Farmers Market turns a corner of North Natomas Regional Park into a seasonal Saturday gathering for growers, food vendors, and Sacramento makers. Stock up on California produce, nuts, and fresh fish, then switch from groceries to handcrafted finds. Small-batch jewelry and other locally made pieces appear among the stands, while food trucks provide breakfast or lunch and live entertainment plays through the morning.
The park setting is particularly handy for families, with market-day activities adding to North Natomas Regional Park’s extensive recreational space. After shopping, head farther into the park for its playgrounds, lake, walking paths, and spray ground, an especially welcome stop on a hot Sacramento summer day.
Location: 2501 New Market Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835, USA
Open: Late May–Late September: Saturday from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm (closed Sunday–Friday)
ONE Natomas Farmers' Market
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