Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets

Aptos Farmers Market

at Cabrillo College

Located at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003. The market offers a bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Open year round, rain or shine.

Per California Health and Safety Code, animals are prohibited at certified farmers markets with the exception of service animals.

DAY AND HOURS:
Saturdays, 8 am until 12 pm
(Year Round Market)

Carmel Farmers Market

at The Barnyard

The Carmel Farmers Market is hosted by The Barnyard Shopping Village, located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road. With over 25 farmers and vendors who offer local fresh farm produce and other specialty items. Open from May to September.

Per California Health and Safety Code, animals are prohibited at certified farmers markets with the exception of service animals.

DAY AND HOURS:
Tuesday, 9 am until 1 pm
(Open May — September, rain or shine )

Monterey Farmers Market

at Del Monte Shopping Center

410 Del Monte Center Monterey, CA 93940
Market is located in parking lot behind California Pizza Kitchen. Open year round, rain or shine. You’ll find a wide selection of California-grown produce, artisan products, and plants.

Per California Health and Safety Code, animals are prohibited at certified farmers markets with the exception of service animals.

DAY AND HOURS:
Fridays, 8 am until 12 pm
(Year Round Market)

Del Monte Farmers Market

at Del Monte Shopping Center

410 Del Monte Center Monterey, CA 93940
Market is located in parking lot behind California Pizza Kitchen. Open from May to September.
This market offers a bountiful array of locally grown produce, cut flowers, and potted plants.

Per California Health and Safety Code, animals are prohibited at certified farmers markets with the exception of service animals.

DAY AND HOURS:
Sunday, 8 am until 12 pm>
(Open May — September, rain or shine )

No Dogs at the Market Please

Per California Health and Safety Code, animals are prohibited at certified farmers markets with the exception of service animals.

Celebrating Our 48th Year!

Locals, chefs, and tourists love to shop at our bustling certified farmers markets in Aptos, Carmel, and Monterey – the premier farmers markets on the Central Coast for over 48 years! With more than 90 vendors, our farmers markets offer a stunning array of locally grown produce, a wide selection of delicious specialty products, as well as the opportunity to connect with the people who produce it. Come and enjoy a fresh experience every week — meet old friends, make new acquaintances, and become a part of our friendly community!  

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About MBCFM

Founded in 1976, the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets are the oldest and largest farmers markets on the Central Coast with four locations: Aptos, Carmel, and two in Monterey.

Our Markets

Each of our four markets has its own unique style that reflects its community and operates year-round, except for the Carmel and Del Monte market, which are only open in the summer.

Find A Vendor

Get to know and visit the people who grow and make your food! Our farmers markets have over 90 local farmers, food artisans, prepared food vendors and purveyors.   

Chefs Shop Early Program

Market Services

SNAP Food Program
Knife Sharpening
Concierge

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or CalFresh can access their food benefits electronically at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College (open Saturdays, 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.) or at the Del Monte Shopping Center (open Fridays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.).

EBT processing is available between 9 – 11 a.m. at the Saturday Aptos Farmers Market at a booth located on the second level of the market.

EBT processing is available from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Friday Monterey Farmers Market at a booth near the food vendors.

Get your kitchen knives and garden tools sharpened while you shop! Sharpening services are available each week at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College and Monterey Farmers Markets at the Del Monte Shopping Center.

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If you have questions about our farmers markets and can’t find the answers on the site, we’re glad to help!

We are currently NOT accepting any new vendor applications for our farmers markets.

For Lost and Found, please call 831.728.5060. Relax — there’s a good chance whatever you’ve lost has been turned in!

Please submit your questions, comments or concerns to info@montereybayfarmers.org.

 

MBCFM IS RECOGNIZED BY

The MBCFM thanks our community for the many awards and accolades we have received.

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