The Santa Rosa Farmers Market is conveniently located with plenty of parking. They are currently open every Saturday from 8:30-1pm. They will soon be open on Wednesdays starting March 5th for their midweek market so you will soon have two opportunities to visit them throughout the week.
This was the first time to this farmers market and I wasn't sure what to expect, although I was very pleasantly surprised.
There was a wide variety of items such as fresh seasonal local produce such as eggs (both chicken and duck eggs), fruit, vegetables, meats and cheeses. They also had baked goods such as pastries, bagels, and other breakfast food items. There were also local food trucks serving food and vegetables. There were lots of other items such as flowers, jewelry, pottery, garden metal art, and CBD products. They also had pre-packaged foods like hummas and pita bread, honey, and olive oil.
I came here more to check it out and with no plan on what I wanted to purchase and more to understand what this farmer's market was like. I ended up getting oranges and eggs and will definitely be back again now that I know all that they have to offer. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. It had a great energy to it. It's also great knowing that you are supporting local and family owned farms and small businesses. If you haven't checked them out, I highly recommend it!
Tip: I would recommend bringing a reusable bag to put all the items you purchase into. If you don't have one, the parking lot is extremely close so you can put whatever items you purchase in your car and continue shopping. I would also recommend bringing cash if possible. While vendors accept both card and cash, cash is preferred since the vendors get charged a fee when they run a...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreSo we went to this farmers market, Santa Rosa Original Certified, on a Wednesday. My sense is that like many farmers markets the midweek market is going to be much smaller as this one was. But I was a little surprised that there weren't more vendors. Was interested in one or two booths that weren't set up by the time we got there which was about 30 minutes after the market hours are listed as starting. One vendor was visibly not hurrying to set up and the other vendor's truck was parked but no one was there. There was some good looking produce and a meat vendor. We enjoyed a pork bao from the very friendly Chinese woman. Seemed like the market would be great on...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreSuch an incredible experience and a cannot miss! We were passing through town and wanted to hit up a local farmers market. Found this one online and stopped by. The most beautiful flowers. Fresh fruit and food and everyone from vendors to other shoppers were so kind and great at recommendations! We purchased Santa Rosa Plums š Tried the Healsburg Bagel Company breakfast sandwhich - which as absolutely incredible! And could not pass up on the Costeaux Bakery baked goods! These were some of the best baked goods I have ever had and I...
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