Sacramento is known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital, and the region has farmers’ markets happening throughout the week.
This guide covers farmers’ markets in Sacramento and the surrounding area, including where they are, when they operate, and what to expect.
This guide is perfect for visitors looking for something to do in Sacramento and vendors searching for markets where they can sell produce, food, drinks, handmade products, and other goods.
1. Midtown Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round. Starts at 9 a.m. from November through February.
Where: 20th and K Streets, Sacramento
Midtown Farmers Market is one of the largest vendor opportunities in Sacramento, with more than 200 vendors spread across five blocks and thousands of shoppers visiting each week.
The market accepts certified farmers, prepared food vendors, hot food vendors, artisans, crafters, and some local service businesses.
Artisan vendors must make their own products and live or work in the Sacramento region. Applications are submitted online and reviewed based on the business, product category, and available booth space.
Popular categories such as baked goods and jewelry can be harder to get into because there may already be several similar vendors.
2. Central Sacramento Sunday Certified Farmers' Market
When: Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon year-round
Where: Under Highway 50 at 8th and W Streets, Sacramento
The Central Sacramento Sunday Certified Farmers' Market has operated for decades and is one of the larger certified farmers markets in California.
The market is centered heavily around certified growers and shoppers buying produce in larger quantities.
Non-agricultural vendor space is more limited than at other markets on this list.
Alchemist CDC manages the market, and vendors can use one Marketspread application to apply for this location and five other markets managed by the organization.
This market makes the most sense for farms that can bring enough inventory to sell every week.
3. Carmichael Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round
Where: Carmichael Park
Carmichael Farmers Market accepts a wide mix of vendors.
Along with local farms, shoppers can find hummus, salsa, sauerkraut, pies, bread, food trucks, jewelry, knitwear, wind chimes, artwork, and other handmade products.
The five-hour market also gives vendors more selling time than most Sunday markets.
Vendor inquiries are handled directly by the market manager at commonkettle@gmail.com, making this one of the more straightforward markets to contact about an open booth.
4. Historic Folsom Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round
Where: 915 Sutter Street, Folsom
Historic Folsom Farmers Market changed operators on June 13, 2026, with Sierra Oak Farms and local farmer Corbett Schnatmeyer taking over the market.
Vendor applications are currently open.
Farmers remain a major part of the market, but the new operator is also recruiting food producers, artisan makers, specialty food vendors, and selected community businesses.
The market also benefits from live music, free garage parking, and weekend visitors walking through Historic Folsom.
For vendors considering Folsom, this may be a good time to apply while the new vendor lineup is still being built.
5. Sunrise Mall Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round
Where: Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights
Sunrise Mall Farmers Market has more than 80 vendors selling produce, baked goods, canned fruits and vegetables, flowers, prepared foods, and handmade products.
Living Smart manages the market along with the two farmers markets at Palladio in Folsom.
Applications are available for farmers, specialty food businesses, artisans, crafters, food trucks, and food stands.
Because the same organizer manages several markets, vendors may be able to work multiple weekly markets without applying through several different organizations.
6. GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market
When: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 12 through November 15
Where: Elks Lodge #6 parking lot on Riverside Boulevard
GreenHaven Pocket Farmers Market is a neighborhood market serving Pocket and Greenhaven.
A large share of shoppers come from the surrounding neighborhoods by foot or bicycle.
The market had only three farms during the 2026 season, leaving room for additional growers.
It also accepts smaller makers selling products such as baked goods, candles, honey, and flowers, along with food trucks.
Some market dates include separate craft fairs with roughly 20 to 30 artisans.
General manager Vic Cima handles vendor inquiries.
7. Capitol Mall Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., late April through October 28
Where: Capitol Mall between 5th and 6th Streets
Capitol Mall Farmers Market serves downtown employees during the workweek, making lunch one of its busiest periods.
A recent vendor lineup included about 13 farms and roughly 16 food and beverage vendors selling items such as crepes, tamales, gyros, coffee, kombucha, and baked goods.
There were also a small number of retail booths.
The Downtown Sacramento Partnership manages the market.
Hot food, drinks, and grab-and-go products are a good match for the weekday lunch crowd.
The 2026 season ends in October, so vendors interested in this location should watch for 2027 applications.
8. Meadowview Certified Farmers' Market
When: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October
Where: Meadowview light rail station
Meadowview Certified Farmers' Market is managed by Alchemist CDC in partnership with the City of Sacramento.
The market is currently looking for more certified agricultural producers and also accepts smaller local food businesses.
Programs at the market also help shoppers purchase farm products.
Children under 12 can receive a $5 weekly voucher for qualifying farm products, while CalFresh shoppers can use Market Match.
For newer farms, Meadowview may be easier to enter than some of Sacramento's larger markets.
9. Elk Grove Certified Farmers' Market
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon year-round
Where: Laguna Gateway Shopping Center, Elk Grove
Elk Grove Certified Farmers' Market is a smaller weekly market serving Elk Grove and the Laguna area.
Vendors sell produce, eggs, wine, honey, baked goods, and other farm products.
Alchemist CDC also manages this market, so farms applying through its shared application can consider several Sacramento-area markets at the same time.
For farmers who want to sell two days per week, Elk Grove on Saturday can pair well with one of Alchemist CDC's Sunday markets.
10. ONE Natomas Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., late May through late September
Where: North Natomas Regional Park
ONE Natomas Farmers Market operates with the City of Sacramento's District 1 office.
It accepts certified produce, meat, eggs, honey, other agricultural products, and selected non-agricultural goods and services.
The market follows a producer-direct model, meaning vendors are expected to sell products they produce themselves.
Vendors are also expected to attend each market date during the season.
Live music and activities bring families from North Natomas and surrounding neighborhoods to the market throughout the summer.
The 2026 season has ended, so vendors interested in ONE Natomas should plan around the 2027 application period.
Conclusion
Sacramento has farmers markets for just about every type of shopper and vendor. Some are built around certified growers and fresh produce, while others also include prepared food, drinks, handmade products, and local businesses.
For shoppers, these markets are an easy way to spend a morning, buy directly from local producers, and see different parts of the Sacramento area.
For vendors, the best market depends on what you sell, how often you want to attend, and which locations are currently accepting applications. Before applying, check the market’s vendor rules, fees, schedule, and category requirements so you know what to expect.