What is the best time to visit a farmers market?
It’s true that early arrivers get the freshest and rarest finds at farmers markets, but definite advantages exist for midday and late‑afternoon visits as well. If you want to shop at your local farmers market like a pro and fresh produce isn’t your primary goal, waiting until day’s end could pay off. Farmers markets have fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. This means produce is at its freshest and tastes the best. The food is typically grown near where you live, not thousands of miles away or another country.While many assume supermarkets are the cheaper option, farmers’ markets often offer better value, especially when you factor in quality, freshness, and longevity. Our produce is picked at peak ripeness, often just a day or two before market. That means it lasts longer in your fridge and tastes how it should.Downtown Sacramento’s Farmers Market offers the freshest California-grown seasonal favorites including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and cheeses.