Nevada City Farmers' Market

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

Operating Sat 8am-12pm, this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Product categories at Nevada City Farmers' Market include Vegetables, Fruits, Meat, Eggs, Cheese, and Honey. Shoppers can expect variety to shift with the growing season.

Farmers markets like Nevada City Farmers' Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Nevada City 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 Nevada City residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Nevada City 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.

Nevada City Farmers' Market is committed to serving all members of the Nevada City 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.

Nevada City Farmers' Market plays an important role in the Nevada City community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Nevada City Farmers' Market participates in the SNAP/EBT program, allowing benefit recipients to purchase eligible fresh foods directly from local producers.