Orange County Farmers Markets

It's Easy To Eat Healthy

Television shows, such as Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels, are creating a rising trend in culinary travel. So, for all you foodies out there who want to get a taste of California’s fresh ingredients, here’s a list of OC’s best farmers markets.

Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market and Street Fair
Thursdays, 12:0pm – 8:00 p.m. (year round)
Intersection of W. Center St. Promenade and S. Lemon St.

This market features more than 50 vendors, arts and crafts, a food court and free live music from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. More Info, 714.956.3586

Costa Mesa Farmers Market
Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (year round)
Orange County Fairgrounds Parking Lot, 88 Fair Dr.

One of the oldest farmers markets in Orange County, this market has been in operation for more than 20 years and features 50+ farmers and vendors (rain or shine). More Info, 714.573.0374

Fullerton Open Air Market
Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (April – November 20)
Downtown Fullerton Plaza, 121 E. Wilshire Ave.

Featuring farm-fresh produce and free musical entertainment, this all-evening event adds a taste of nightlife to the traditional farmers market. More info, 714.738.6545

Huntington Beach Farmers Market and Downtown Street Fair
Fridays, Noon - Dusk.
Pier Plaza, (Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway)

Located steps from the sand, Surf City USA’s own farmers market hosts about 30 farmers and vendors, features arts and crafts, and is one of the few markets that operates into the evening hours (rain or shine). More Info, 714.573.0374

Irvine Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
University Center, 4101 Campus Drive (Corner of Campus Dr and Bridge Rd.)

One of the largest farmers markets in Orange County, this market is a member of the Orange County Farm Bureau and presents over 70 farmers, as well as an arts and crafts fair. More Info, 714.573.0374

Laguna Beach Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (July - August); 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (September - June)
Lumberyard Parking Lot, Forest Ave at Laguna Canyon Rd

As part of the Orange County Farm Bureau, this market features about 30 farmers selling fresh produce. The summer hours of the market are in conjunction with the Laguna Beach Art Festival. More Info, 714.573.0374

Farmers Market and Artisan Bazaar (Costa Mesa)
Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The CAMP, 2930 Bristol Street

Orange County's newest farmers market is more than mostly organic fruit and vegetable vendors, hand crafted original art and live entertainment; it is a place of gathering that promotes a unified, healthy and sustainable community. More info, 714.444.4267