Certified California Grown Farmers Market

Super crowded all the time. A good selection of fruits and veggies though! There are also several food trucks as well. Parking isn’t easy though.

Great produce selection and good prices! Lots of good food choices, too!

This is the first time I spent an extended time in Sacramento. I came across this farmers market on my way to an errand and I ended up staying at the market for over 2 hours! Coming from NYC, you don’t typically see such fresh, organic, and aromatic fruits and vegetables for the prices listed in this market. I was able to vet pluots for 1.20 a pounds, apricots for $ 1.00 a pound, and lots of yummy grape tomatoes and other veggies.
I look forward to my next visit to this market.

I absolutely love this farmer’s market. I worked in downtown this entire summer and every Wednesday I’d come out here for a little walk or to grab a yummy gyro!
I wasn’t very exciting in trying new things, once I found Gyros 2 Go I fell in love and never turned back. They’ve got quite a few vendors here. You can do greek, Chinese, pizza, bread stands, indian food, Mexican food and a couple of juiceries!
I always stuck to the greek food because I’m a creature of habit, but this farmer’s market is so lovely. A great selection of local fruits and vegetables line Cesar Chavez park and while I’ve never experienced it I’ve been told you come later and prices are reduced!
Only downside of coming later is it’s hotter and lines are probably long. :(Coming here before 11:45 you usually don’t hit too bad of a lunch rush. Standing in line for these little food carts can get really hot though because there’s no shade. So be careful, hot sacramento days can make it a nightmare to stand out there.
This is a hard place to park at, most people who frequent this farmers market are DT workers of some sort so we’re all walking from our buildings, but there are a couple garages available if you are not within walking distance.
So glad I had this market near me this summer!

This Farmer’s Market is seasonal on Wednesday at Cesar Chavez park and is only open from spring until late fall. I always look forward to the Farmer’s Market every year. My favorite things to get here are the peaches, beets, and kale. There are some things I get here that I can’t get at a regular grocery store such as different variety of kale and spinach. I come here every week to get my weekly supply of fruits and veggies.
Tips:
— Prices are marked down as it gets closer to closing time as vendors are trying to get rid of all their produce. I got a 5 lb bag of peaches for $ 2.50! This would normally cost me at least $ 7.50. SCORE!
— Walk around and compare prices. Most of the vendors sell the same produce. The vendors with prime locations at the ends are usually the more expensive ones. The cheaper vendors are usually in the middle
— Although these are locally grown, not all of the produce are organic. The vendors will usually display a sign that says certified organic.
— Most if not all vendors do not use pesticide. This is great for consumption but also means that the produce does not last that long. I only buy enough for the week as most of my produce do not last longer than this.
— 99% of the vendors are cash only so bring cash and change!
Food:
— Juice bar stand: They have a few flavors and sizes. They also offer samples
— Hummus stand: They have a variety of different flavors. It doesn’t last as long as hummus from the store because they don’t additives. Not necessary a bad thing but keep in mind to consume it within a few days.
— Food trucks: there are so many food trucks here. From kettle corn to Chinese food. There’s something for everyone.
Compared to all the farmer markets during the work week, this is the biggest farmer’s market with the most variety of vendors.

This review is for the Wednesday Farmers Market in Cesar Chavez Park in Downtown Sacramento. The market runs every Wednesday from May to October and is the top destination for downtown employees during lunch. Almost all of the park is used by vendors, with most of the produce and craft vendors in the outer ring and most of the food vendors in the inner ring surrounding the now dry fountain. Other than the Sunday Market under the freeway, this has been one of the more consistently busy markets in the grid.
Over the years, the market has grown to accommodate more and more vendors. You can always get decent deals on produce, although the best deals are during peak harvest for each plant. Fresh flowers are always popular and a common sight in the office during the afternoon. The food vendors are extremely popular with several options — Chinese, BBQ, wood oven pizza, Indian, tamales, kettle corn — and the lines snake around the center court slowly satiating the khaki crowd.
The biggest drawback is parking; there is no parking. You must carry out all ye purchase, so bring a hefty bag for your treasures. Most of the produce is standard industrial, but it is mostly local, and several organic offerings are now available. The Wednesday market is always a treat, if for no other reason than great people watching!

I did not expect to go to a farmer’s market today, but I couldn’t help to check it out before going to an alcohol tasting event. Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. When you show up near closing time, you can get a better bargain.

This is my first time visiting Sacramento, while we were driving to our hotel we were so lucky to have spotted the farmers market. Unfortunately we ended up going there while they were closing… I was so happy to see that some vendors was still there :-) and we ended up with last minute bargains. You could smell the kettle popcorn a mile away. Luckily I resisted the kettle corn, but I ended up with a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables :-)
I Bloody Love This Place!!! And so will you ;-)

Sacramento is the farm to fork Capital.
This is one of our smaller farmers market but a good sampling of farmers. It runs May thru September– happy we have it!

LOVE the farmer’s market!
You:
1) Get to eat fresh fruit and vegetables at it’s peek of ripeness. Sure, that might mean they need to be consumed in the next week or so, but at least you know they didn’t travel long distances or have been sitting in storage~
2) Supporting the people who grow your food! The prices are comparable to grocery stores (if not less). Also, you should feel good that the farmers can earn a (hopefully) higher margin here than at a grocery store.
Tips:
* Bring cash!
* Bring a reusable bag to lug your items
* This market has the hummus stand! A MUST!
* Lunch hour is rush hour. Expect long lines for hot food!
* Hours: May-​October, 10ish-​1ish
They have hot food (tamales, gyros, Chinese), snacks (popcorn, hummus), summer fruits & vegetables (white peaches, zucchinni) & sometimes, even musical entertainment! What more could you ask for? Enjoy.

I am enjoying paying less than the grocery stores :) I love that I make deals on good fruit and veggies WooHoo!

The Certified California Grown Farmers Market at Cesar Chavez Plaza is an excellent choice for a casual lunch, and to get your freshest midweek produce at a discount from organic retailers’ prices. The only downside is a lack of street parking, since the market operates from 10am-1:30 pm.
You’ll be able to visit the market from May-​October. Although it is smaller than the Sunday farmers market, you’ll still find a wide variety of choices, with several vendors usually offering the same seasonal produce so you can taste– and price-​shop.
Bring a couple bags! Walk or bike over if you can.

I love that they have food vendors besides the farmers. We come here for lunch all the time, which is probably the point… get all the business folks down here for lunch and force them to walk past produce stands to get to the food. I see people wearing their potential juror badges come all the time.
I don’t like the lack of seating options. I know that’s not something the market has control over since it’s a city park. I think it was a decision by the city to discourage homeless sleeping in the park. But it makes eating during the farmer’s market really difficult. The sidewalks can get a little crowded, between people walking and people browsing. But it’s otherwise a great farmer’s market!

This market is a blast. I love the buzz of the downtown city. I usually ride my bike from West Sac and even with a basket on front and a rear rack on back I end up with way more than I should have bought into. The fresh picked strawberries from Watsonville, the Kettle corn, nuts, veggies… I’m loaded down. The fire oven pizza is absolutely delightful and the ambiance of the crowd is worth the trip. We are sooooo blessed to have the very best in produce and farm fresh goodness here in California. Why would anyone want to live outside this paradise of abundance?

Aside from the people on the corners shouting out things like «Jesus loves you» and «Money is evil,» this is one of my favorite places to go during lunch. I cannot remember the names of the food stands, but I do like the chicken tikka masala and their saag paneer (creamy spinach stuff) from the Indian food stand, the nachos with meat at the Mexican food stand, and the pulled pork combo plate from that BBQ stand! They have all different types of food just all in one area, so there’s something good for everyone.
This is also a nice place to go for vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other things. It’s definitely something to check out.

Everything in this market is pure freshy food goodness!
my 2 best investments at the market were the sweet cherries and the Gyro-​2-​Go spicy lamb gyro.
Lord if only we had this market in LA… the supermarkets would lose my business!

Awesome mid-​week market for produce and for an inexpensive lunch. Check out the lavender sachets for a dollar, the tamales (in pork, chicken or veggie for $ 2) and the kettle corn. Good selection of fruits, veggies, etc. Try to stop by the food bank booth and donate to them too if you can. Definitely my favorite mid week lunch break from work.
Go a little earlier in the day for the cooler weather and fewer people, but it’s a great walk and really nice to just sit and eat if you have the time.

For what it is, a midweek farmers market in downtown, I like this one. Firstly, I love buying the bounty that our central valley has to offer. We are so lucky to live in the fruitbowl that is California. From what I can recall the last time I went yesterday, I saw:
* Pluots
* Peaches
* Plums
* Grapes
* Eggplants
* Green beans
* Apricots
* Apples
* Squash
* Zucchini
* Nectarines
* Blueberries
* Blackberries
* Cucumbers
* Carrots
* Lavender
* California native plants
* …and other stuff
You can get food for lunch too! I bought a platter of Indian food: two curries, rice and naan for $ 6. There is also gyros, Mexican food, kettle corn, ribs, etc.
Is it just me, or does this place seem like a meat market instead of a fruit and veggie market? Lots of people checking out the wares, ifyouknowwhatImean.

One of the things I love about Sacramento is the availability of locally grown produce. In fact, many reports say that eating locally grown fruits and vegetables is one of the healthiest things you can do for your diet.
That’s why I love the fact that the Certified California Grown Farmers Market takes place at Cesar Chavez Park every Wednesday in the summer and it is within walking distance of my office.
Whether you’re going to get heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, bok choi, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, walnuts or pistachios you can’t miss. Heck, why not pick up a batch of fresh flowers to brighten your home or office?
In addition, there is a good selection of quick places to get a bite to eat for lunch including oven-​fired pizza, rice bowls or bbq sandwiches.
And, guys, as other reviews have stated, the market seems to attract a great deal of healthy, attractive professional women on their lunch break.
So hey, on Wednesdays, why not get some fresh air, buy some healthy, tasty foods and enjoy your lunch at the farmers market?

I’m spoiled and don’t have to worry about finding parking for the Cezar Chavez Farmer’s Market because I work across the street from it. Thanks to getting older, I’ve discovered a love for fruit that I’ve NEVER had so the market is like heaven to me. I think the prices here are pretty fair, and it makes me feel great to buy/​support local.
Some highlights for summer: the yellow nectarines, blueberries, and dates, OMG!
Also, last week my sis and I were fortunate enough to experience the most monotone and loudest «Hells Bells» rendition from a unique wandering soul. And I witnessed a grown man finish his popsicle treat and then literally skip across the entire park. The Market just makes people THAT happy.