VISTA: Melrose Drive farmers market dates back to 1981
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Dating back to 1981, the Vista Farmers Market at 325 S. Melrose Drive is the oldest farmers market in the North County area, and one of the longest-running markets in the state of California. Open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Vista Farmers Market features about 100 vendors each week, a...
FALLBROOK: Valley Fort market focuses on crafts, clothing, food
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Fallbrook Open Air Market at Valley Fort is located at 3757 S. Mission Road in Fallbrook. This market opened in 2014 and about 15 vendors come in once a week to sell art, jewelry, fudge, candy, clothing, hats and other crafts, adding to the selection available...
SOLANA BEACH: Music, food court part of the fun at Cedros market
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Solana Beach’s Cedros Avenue Farmers Market features a food court where attendees can purchase and enjoy ready-to-eat food from Red Oven Pizza, Same Day Kettle Corn, Conscious Coconut Juice Bar, Jamaican Jerk Hut, Divine Fresh and Chez Christophe. Co-managed by Karen Williams and Sean MacLeod for...
OCEANSIDE: Thursday market brings fresh finds, family atmosphere
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. may not be the most common time slot for a weekly farmers market, but that’s exactly what makes the market in Oceanside at 401 Pier View Way unique. Sponsored by Main Street Oceanside, this market includes more than 65 vendors of produce, ready-to-eat food, arts and...
DEL MAR: Long-running market offers seaside view and atmosphere
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Upper Shores Park at 225 9th St. is home to the certified and nonprofit Del Mar Farmers Market every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. It is self-proclaimed as the second oldest farmers market in the San Diego area — having been in operation since 1986 — and features 30 vendors every week. Market Manager...
CARLSBAD: State Street market is in the heart of the village
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Stop by the Carlsbad State Street Farmers Market on Wednesday nights to shop from more than 55 local produce, craft, prepared food and specialty vendors at 2907 State St. in Carlsbad. Open from 3 to 7 p.m. during the spring and summer (3 to 6 p.m. during the fall and winter), this market serves up...
RANCHO SANTA FE: Market owners emphasize sense of community
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
On Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market is open for business at 16079 San Dieguito Road. Owners Diane Haworth and Michael Varbaek took over the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market four-and-a-half years ago and have since grown it to more than five times its original size....
LEUCADIA: Sunday market touts family-friendly atmosphere
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Held Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paul Ecke Central School at 185 Union St., the Leucadia Farmers Market is open every week, rain or shine, except for Easter Sunday. From the ever prominent Suzie’s Farm to the lesser known Poppa’s Fresh Fish Company, this weekly market features a wide...
ENCINITAS: Downtown market is place where neighbors meet
Lauren J. Mapp
April 18, 2017
Encinitas Station Farmers Market, located at 649 S. Vulcan Ave. in Encinitas, is walking distance from the train station and open every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. — and open until 8 p.m. from May to August. This market opened in 2012 and features many locally grown and produced foods, said Angie...
