Poway Farmers Market — Local services in Poway

I was so excited to get some warm fresh food at the market; granted I hadn't been in about over a year so I wasn't aware of the operating hours or set rules. I could see the whole market set up and vendors already selling products. As I approached the food stand that I wanted to purchase from; an older lady approached me. She sternly asked "Do you work here?" I was a little thrown off because I was so excited to buy some food, I quickly said " Oh no, I'm here to support" She quickly answered "Well they're not allowed to sell before open. I manage and coordinate this whole thing" I didn't realize we still had 10 mins to open; again a newbie and excited to get some yummy food and support another small business, as I too am a small business owner and my schedule is crammed; as to why I have not had a chance to come by in over a year. This lady literally kicked the excitement right from under me. I don't know if she was just patrolling the tamale stand I happened to want to support or if she would've had the same reaction if I was standing in front of the smoothie or avocado toast stand. But I have to say for someone who claims to manage and coordinate this farmer's market; you have to be able to speak in a welcoming and inviting manner. I feel bad for the vendors that have to endure and tolerate her poor attitude. Hopefully you can change your manners and approach to customers wanting to support. The tone and body language...

I love this market. There are some consistent and friendly vendors which is nice. Sometimes vendors just drop off, never to be seen again. The one very big downfall is that the city doesn't enforce ordinances. They have signs posted stating dogs are not allowed in the market area however people ignore them. Having to deal with being tripped by large and small dogs or by small children trying to control their dogs makes it a big challenge. All it would take is one officer at the market for a couple of weeks to enforce it bu kindly informing shoppers of thebordimence since none of them read. Unfortunately it will take a small child being bitten and a law suit against the city for...

Too many moms in minivans with their 8 kids in tow,+ self righteous powayians. Overheard: decrepit old man ‘ yeah that’s just what this town needs, another green juice stand’. SIR you are literally at a farmers market. (I said under my breath ‘ yeah just what this world needs another ignorant old man’. Wack vendors, and fruit FROM GROCERY STORES literally stickers still on the fruit?!?! So many little kids it was a nightmare, tbh any other farmers market in San Diego is better. Only plus was a tamale vendor that had THE best tamales and salsa ever & a sweet girl playing Cello...