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Santa Barbara County Farmers Market Guide

Woman with a market bag that says "Eat Your Veggies"
Photo: Rob Bilson

Fresh, local, and full of flavor—Santa Barbara County’s farmers markets offer an incredible way to experience the region’s agricultural bounty. From the beachside stalls of Carpinteria to the vibrant downtown streets of Santa Barbara and the charming village squares of Solvang and Lompoc, each market reflects the character of its community.

Our Farmers Market Guide highlights the markets throughout the county, where you’ll find seasonal produce, farm-fresh eggs, sustainably caught seafood, local flowers, artisanal goods, and more. Many markets also accept CalFresh EBT, WIC, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks, making it easy for everyone to enjoy fresh, local food.

Whether you’re a weekend regular, a weekday shopper, or a visitor looking for a taste of the region, use this guide to find a farmers market near you. Bring a tote bag, stroll the stands, and meet the farmers, fishers, and makers who feed our community.

Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and Solvang

The following markets are managed by the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association (SBCFMA), a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation that holds weekly markets. If you need cash, just swing by their information booth and they can swipe your credit card for farmers market tokens. They accept all ATM/Debit Cards, as well as Visa, MasterCard and American Express. All of their markets accept CalFresh EBT, WIC and FMNP.

Carpinteria Farmers Market

The Thursday afternoon farmers market is centrally located on bustling Linden Avenue, just steps from Carpinteria’s shops, restaurants, and beach. Parking and the train station are conveniently nearby.

  • 800 block of Linden Ave.
  • Thursdays
  • 3–6pm
  • SBFarmersMarket.org

Santa Barbara Old Town Farmers Market

Head to the Tuesday Farmers Market on State Street and make an evening of it — meandering through shops, tasting rooms, and restaurants along the way.

  • 600 & 800 blocks of State St.
  • Tuesdays
  • 3–6:30pm
  • SBFarmersMarket.org

Goleta Camino Real Marketplace

The Sunday farmers market offers a one-stop shopping experience, where visitors can pick up local, seasonal, and organic produce, run errands at nearby stores, and even charge their electric vehicles. Conveniently located near UC Santa Barbara, the market is popular with students and provides plenty of free parking.

  • 7004 Market Place Dr.
  • Sundays
  • 10am–2pm
  • SBFarmersMarket.org

Downtown Santa Barbara Farmers Market

For many locals, a Saturday morning stroll through one of the area’s largest farmers markets is a cherished weekend ritual. Arrive empty-handed at the downtown market when it opens at 8am, and leave with armfuls of vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, meat, cheese, bread, flowers, and plants from as many as 90 vendors.

  • Carrillo St. & State St.
  • Saturdays
  • 8am–1pm
  • SBFarmersMarket.org

Montecito Farmers Market

Montecito’s quiet charm comes alive every Friday morning along Coast Village Road — known locally as the Lower Village — when the farmers market sets up with a colorful array of stalls. Compared to other markets organized by the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association, this one features a higher concentration of flower vendors.

  • 1100 & 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd.
  • Fridays
  • 8–11:15am
  • SBFarmersMarket.org

Santa Barbara Fisherman’s Market

Santa Barbara’s Fisherman’s Market offers the freshest, direct-from-the-boat seafood from the harbor’s commercial fleet. Every Saturday morning, you’ll find the freshest local seafood—rockfish, sea bass, black cod, and halibut, along with seasonal offerings such as abalone, mussels, ridgeback shrimp, crab and lobster.

  • Santa Barbara Harbor, on the City Pier
  • Saturdays
  • 6–11am
  • CFSB.info/Sat

Solvang Farmers Market

Located in the heart of downtown, this farmers market offers seasonal, organic produce with dozens of little shops, restaurants and wine tasting rooms steps away. There is a strong Danish theme to much of the local architecture, and it’s a lovely way to shop while exploring the Santa Ynez Valley.

  • 400 block of First St. at Copenhagen Dr.
  • Wednesdays
  • 2:30–6pm
  • SBFarmersMarket.org

Lompoc and Los Olivos

Route One Farmers Market

The market features more than a dozen vendors from across the Central Coast, including many businesses proudly based in the Lompoc Valley. It accepts all major credit and debit cards, along with EBT, WIC Summer checks, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks. Route One is also the only farmers market within a 67-mile stretch—from San Luis Obispo to Solvang—that accepts both EBT and offers Market Match.

  • 3745 Constellation Rd., Vandenberg Village
  • Fridays
  • 8–11:15am
  • RouteOneFarmersMarket.org

Mattei’s Farmer’s Market

Each week, Mattei’s Tavern hosts a Farmers Market where the region’s best growers and artisans come together to share their fresh, seasonal bounty. Visitors can shop for locally sourced produce and artisanal goods from vendors like Tutti Frutti, Roblar Farms, Lavender Fields Forever, and more. Guests are invited to stroll the historic grounds, savor the flavors of the season, and connect with the farmers and makers who help bring the community to life.

  • 2350 Railway Ave., Los Olivos
  • Sundays
  • 11am–2pm
  • The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

Santa Maria and Orcutt

Santa Maria Downtown Fridays

Friday evening downtown is the place to be for families and people of all ages in Santa Maria. The weekly event features a certified farmers market, live music, food booths, food trucks, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine tent.

  • 201 Town Ctr. W
  • Fridays from late March-September
  • 5–8pm
  • SantaMariaValley.com

Orcutt Certified Farmers Market

The Orcutt Certified Farmers Market offers produce including vegetables, citrus and strawberries, local honey, farm-fresh eggs and baked goods. Find your favorite produce and support the families of Orcutt and Santa Maria Valley.

  • 4852 S. Bradley Rd. near Clark Ave.
  • Tuesdays
  • 10am–1pm
  • Facebook.com/orcuttcertifiedfarmersmarket

Santa Maria Certified Farmers Market

Visit the Santa Maria Certified Farmers Market at Town Center West on Wednesdays to shop for a wide variety of locally grown, hand-picked produce and other locally sourced goods.

  • 201 Town Ctr. W
  • Wednesdays
  • noon–4pm
  • SantaMariaValley.com

Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market

Organized by the Old Town Revitalization Association, this seasonal and vibrant community event features farmstands, food trucks, local artisan crafts, and live music from the Santa Maria Valley.

  • Marcum St. and Clark Ave.
  • Third Wednesday of the month, May-September
  • 4:30–7:30pm
  • OldTownOrcutt.org/otora-farmers-market

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