El Monte Farmers' Market

For El Monte residents looking to eat locally and support California agriculture, El Monte Farmers' Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Farmers markets like El Monte Farmers' Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at El Monte Farmers' Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many El Monte residents to the market week after week.

The selection at El Monte Farmers' Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

El Monte Farmers' Market is committed to serving all members of the El Monte community. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, meaning nutrition assistance recipients can use their benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items directly from vendors. These programs reflect a broader commitment to food access that many farmers market organizers across California have prioritized in recent years.

Visit the market or check their website for the latest hours and vendor information.

El Monte Farmers' Market supports the livelihoods of independent farmers and food producers in the El Monte area while giving shoppers a meaningful alternative to industrially produced food.

SNAP/EBT is welcome at El Monte Farmers' Market, so shoppers can use their nutrition benefits to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other eligible items.