CITY OF MONTEREY SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING DIVISION  
                                                                                                                                             

Farmer's Markets
 

Farmers' Markets are the best venue for shoppers to buy direct from the growers the freshest available produce at some of the best prices.  Farmer's Markets are also a great place to socialize, browse local crafts, eat a snack or meal, and bring your reusable bags.

These markets are great opportunities to find just-picked seasonal produce and locally-crafted food products, with a wide selection of organic and sustainable fruits, veggies, meats, honey, breads, pastas, nuts, flowers, and myriad other delectable edibles. These markets are a great way to support your local community as well as local farmers. Farmer's who sell direct to the public without utilizing a middle man get a much better price which they can turn and put back into the farming operation.

Local Markets supporting the Monterey Peninsula Area

Monterey Tuesdays – 3pm to 7pm Winter hours, 4pm to 8pm Summer hours on Alvarado Street, Downtown Monterey. (all year)www.oldmonterey.org

Thursday – 2pm – 6pm afternoons at MPC Monterey Peninsula College Parking Lot near Fremont Street (all year).
http://www.montereybayfarmers.org/

Carmel Tuesdays 11am – 3pm Barnyard (May through October)http://www.montereybayfarmers.org/
Marina   Sundays 10am – 2pm Everyone's Harvest 215 Reservation Rd. 
http://www.everyonesharvest.org/
Pacific Grove   Mondays 4pm – 8pm 
Lighthouse Avenue between Forest Ave and 17th, st. 
Salinas Saturdays 8am – 2pm, Main at Central (May through November)http://www.oldtownsalinas.com

Sunday 8am – 12 noon, Northridge Mall (all year)

Big Sur Sundays Loma Vista

Not From Monterey area? Find a certified market near you!

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                             


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