Vista Farmers Market

San Diego County’s longest running farmers market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine! Open since 1981, the market features over 50 farmers selling what they grow; local, certified, and organic growers with in-season produce. Actual, real farmers with an abundance of avocados, persimmons, apples, oranges, strawberries, peaches, and other fruits and vegetables. Meat and chicken too. Fish from local and Bristol Bay fishermen. Farmers also sell dates, eggs, nuts, juices, honey, cheeses, sausages, plants, wool, flowers, and more. In addition, there are more than 40 foodmakers — prepared food artisans that sell fresh bread and other baked goods such as pies, cupcakes, and cookies, as well as sauces, salsas, dips, and pickles. All are available fresh each week. There are 14 countries’ foods represented in the hot food section serving breakfast and lunch. A handful of makers and crafters attend each week with their soap, pottery, clothing, hats, jewelry, gifts, and more. Each week features a different group of musicians as well as several services such as knife and tool sharpening. The market has over 600 free parking spaces.