Markets in Santa Cruz County

Tuesdays, May through October — over 30 years running, and the second-oldest market in the county (started in 1987). Regional farms set up tents full of fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, and seafood, connecting you straight to the people who grow your food. Run by SCCFM since 2009, with deep ties to Felton. The kind of market regulars call a second home.

Wednesdays, 1–5 pm, year-round. Our biggest and oldest market is a block off Pacific. Open since 1990, with farms that helped build the organic movement. Eat with the seasons: fruits, vegetables, flowers, and pasture-raised meats, plus some of the county's most diverse food stalls, naan and curry, Eritrean dishes, pupusas, crepes, and long-ferment breads. Fill your bags, then stay for a meal

Every Thursday along with our regular menu we offer a prix fixe pasta dinner! Enjoy three courses starting with a fresh farmers market mixed green salad, your choice of Pappardelle Bolognese, Truffled Tortiglioni or our seasonal risotto. Finish with a scoop of our housemade chocolate gelato or seasonal sorbet. Three courses for $40!

Make the MAH your first stop this weekend with FREE First Friday. Explore all three floors of the museum and see our latest exhibitions, check out our giftshop, and hangout among art and history! Then stay into the night dancing to live music out in Abbott Square. ALSO: Get a sneak peek of the MAH's new holiday market, Frost Fest! First Friday hours are 12-8pm. See you then!

The Watsonville Farmers Market is every Friday afternoon from 2-7 all year round at the City Plaza in Downtown Watsonville. Don’t miss out on the wonderful locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. Bring your appetite as there are tons of delicious prepared foods to try.

​Photo: Junebug Bayer – Live Music from 8-9:30p! Treehouse is hosting our first-ever cannabis consumption event, and we’re kicking it off with a costume party! Come as you are, or come as someone (or something) else entirely. Enjoy live music, spooky shopping, free crafting, cannabis elixirs, & community! The season starts here! First Friday: Costume Party Edition 👻 Live music by Junebug Bayer (8–9:30 PM): Folk-fusion fingerstyle guitar from a one-woman band. Junebug also tap dances and plays harmonica, autoharp, kazoo, trumpet, ukulele, and banjo, so expect the unexpected. Artists & Makers Market (7–10 PM) Browse and shop work from local artists and makers! Corals Tiny World, ​Art by Dejon, Cyanide Cyn, Mori Mysterium, Mountain Medusa, Stitch and Story, Penning Beads, WilderWilds, Hermelinda, and Potato Studios. Stash Jar Making (7–10 PM) Puff, puff, craft. ​Stop by our free DIY station and decorate a one-of-a-kind stash jar to keep your favorite flower fresh and stylish. All supplies provided. Just bring your creativity! Cannabis Elixirs (7–10 PM)🍹Sip, sip, hooray! Enjoy refreshing cannabis elixirs while you get crafty and catch the show. Free to attend, cannabis elixirs cash only. Costumes strongly encouraged! Must be 21+ with valid ID. Treehouse Dispensary · 3651 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz

Saturday mornings at Cabrillo College in Aptos, 8 to noon. A certified farmers' market with the week's fresh produce and plenty of free parking. Show up early and shop the good stuff first.

Every Saturday from late spring through fall, a circle of regional farms, local food businesses and makers set up their stands in Scotts Valley — 9 to 1, sun on the redwoods. It's been running since 2009 alongside the City of Scotts Valley, and it's grown into the kind of seasonal ritual you plan your weekend around. Come for the shopping, stay for the slowing down. The market doubles as a resource for nutritious food and agricultural education, and a gathering place for families, friends and neighbors — whether you're a weekly regular or just passing through the mountain town for the morning. Find it all amid the stalls: organic vegetables, fruits and herbs; pasture-raised chicken and duck eggs; flowers, artisanal meats, fresh bread and seafood; pastries; and ready-to-eat plates you can dig into right there with the music going.

Saturday mornings at Hwy 1 and Western Drive, year-round. Fifteen-plus years on the Westside, with 100% certified organic produce, pasture-raised meats, sustainable seafood, flowers, and eggs, plus cook-to-order meals, live local music, and espresso from Syllable. On the edge of the greenbelt, minutes from Natural Bridges and Wilder Ranch, a bike ride from Downtown. Free parking, easy to reach.

The Ben Lomond Village Alliance is launching the 2026 Village Market, an expanded and reimagined version of last year’s Wee Kirk Market, bringing new energy to the San Lorenzo Valley. The season kicks off Saturday, June 6 at Ben Lomond County Park on Mill Street and continues on the first Saturday of each month through October, creating a consistent space for the community to gather. The market will feature a wide mix of local vendors, including fresh produce, prepared foods, artisans, and craft makers, along with live music and children’s activities designed to make each event welcoming for all ages. With its new location offering more space and a scenic setting, the Village Market builds on last year’s success while creating an even more vibrant and inclusive environment to connect, support local businesses, and celebrate the creativity and character of Ben Lomond.

Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. We'll be throwing up tents, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly, throw-back games and fun activities for all of you. Think of a sweet nook version of county fair meets a school fair but, filled with local farms and businesses. This vibrant community event is produced in partnership with The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz the Santa Cruz Community Farmers' Markets . The Harvest Festival offers tons of activities for all ages, including: Carnival Games ~ Enjoy classic carnival games! Mechanical Bull Who's gonna try it? Wreath Making Station, sponsored by the Santa Cruz Warriors Striker, Glitter Tattoos, sponsored by Pacific Cookie Co. Face Painting, sponsored by Go Ask Alice Plinko, Froggy Fly, sponsored by Game Santa Cruz Corn Hole & Foosball, sponsored by the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz.. Food ~ Savor delicious fall flavors! Popcorn, sponsored by Downtown Association of SC Churros by La Casa de Churros more announced soon. Live Music ~ Wreath Making ~ Enjoy this free fall craft sponsored by the Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market. Garden Variety Cheese Farm Animal Meet & Greet ~ Rebecca King brings baby sheep, ewes and chicks for viewing & handling.

Sunday mornings near the sea, year-round: regional organic produce, delicious meals and a live music series for the Eastside. EBT/SNAP accepted.

Professional craftspeople from around the bay area offer seconds and overstock at incredibly low prices! Choose from a huge selection of decorative and functional pottery, blown and slumped glass, jewelry and more by nationally know artisans.

Cayuga Jazz Band Cayuga Jazz band plays classic jazz, swing and jazz standards, be-bop, bossa novas and other American improvisational style music rooted in the 1940s 50s and 60s. Front line trumpet, tenor and alto saxophones play arranged parts supported by bass and guitars. Cayuga Jazz has delighted audiences at farmers markets, The Crepe Place, Cruz Room, Mission West Bar, Woodhouse, the Wharf to Wharf race, block parties, senior living homes and the Homebrewing Festival. The Cayuga Jazz Band is: Greg Morrison - guitar Jeffrey Werner - bass Len “Doc” Moore – trumpet and flugelhorn Marcia Quackenbush - Alto & Tenor Sax Raymond Mendoza – guitar Steve Gray – alto sax Visit the Cayuga Jazz Facebook page at for videos and photos and more: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578269486995

Join us for a mini market on October 10th with local makers, vintage, art, treasures, tunes, and more!! 345 Swift Street, 10am-4pm. No place you'd rather be!

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.

Join us for Día de Esperanza 2026, a one-day Organic Agriculture Festival celebrating local food, sustainable agriculture, culture, and community at Esperanza Community Farms in Watsonville, California. On Sunday, October 11, from 11 AM to 4 PM, spend the day at the farm and connect with local farmers, community organizations, artists, and neighbors. Explore a mini farmers market featuring fresh organic fruits and vegetables, enjoy healthy and organic food, and discover local organizations working to protect our environment and build a healthier community. The festival will also feature art vendors, live music, games and activities for children, local food, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Come enjoy a day at the farm, support local farmers and small businesses, learn about sustainable agriculture, and celebrate the people and organizations helping create a healthier and more resilient community.

Tuesday, October 13 2026 1:30pm - 5:30pm The Felton Farmers' Market reopens on May 5 from 1:30PM - 5:30PM every Tuesday. Come by to do a market scavenger hunt and browse spring-themed books!

Taste the Difference: An Apple Tasting with Prevedelli Farms Think all apples taste more or less alike? One bite may change your mind. Join Prevedelli Farms for a delicious guided tasting at the Aptos Farmers Market celebrating the remarkable flavors, textures, and histories of apples grown right here in the Pajaro Valley. The Prevedelli family has been farming its Watsonville land for more than 80 years, growing an extraordinary collection of organic apples that includes familiar favorites alongside unusual and historic varieties rarely found in supermarkets. During this special tasting at the event booth, you’ll have the opportunity to sample several apples side by side and discover just how different one variety can be from another—from crisp and honey-sweet to bright and tart, spicy, aromatic, or wonderfully complex. You’ll also hear about the history of Prevedelli Farms and some of the apples once widely grown in Santa Cruz County, including varieties the family continues to cultivate in an effort to keep them from disappearing. Whether you’re searching for the perfect apple for snacking, baking a pie, making applesauce, or pairing with cheese, this is a wonderful opportunity to talk directly with the farmer and discover a new favorite. What to expect: • Meet Nick Prevedelli and learn about his family’s more than 80-year farming history • Taste a selection of organic apples grown at Prevedelli Farms • Compare the flavors, textures, sweetness, and tartness of different varieties • Discover unusual and heirloom apples seldom found in supermarkets • Learn which apples are especially good for fresh eating, baking, applesauce, and cheese boards • Hear the stories behind some of the farm’s historic and locally significant varieties • Get Nick’s tips for combining different apples to make an exceptional apple pie You may arrive thinking you already know your favorite apple—and leave with an entirely new one. Come taste your way through apple season and discover the wo

Enjoy the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market every THIRD Sunday in 2026! Featuring 40+ local makers & artists, this market hosts a wide range of locally handmade goods. Find some of your favorite Santa Cruz makers AND brand new ones…the variety of goods at the market is always exceptional. Friendly leashed pups are welcome! Check out their website for the full list of participating vendors! Sponsored by Farm Fresh to You Supported by Downtown Santa Cruz Presented by SCM Makers Market

Free Health Screening at Watsonville City Plaza during the Farmers Market! 358 Main St., Watsonville Stop by during the farmers market for: A1C & blood pressure checks, quick diabetes risk checks, healthy eating tips, and free take-home health resources! No appointment needed

Enjoy a curated lineup of food vendors serving street food, desserts, and specialty drinks. With live entertainment and a curated maker market, every stop is built to be shared—friends, families, and first-timers welcome. You’ll find: 🍜 Street food + global-inspired eats 🍧 Desserts worth the stop (and the comeback) 🧋 Specialty drinks & refreshing sips 🛍️ Local makers + vendor market 🎶 DJs / live entertainment throughout the weekend 🎯 Games + family-friendly fun Hours: Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tickets must be purchased online. You will not be able to purchase them at the event. Follow the orange link above to buy a ticket for your preferred day.

Head to Downtown Boulder Creek to discover art and crafts f o r t h e s e a s o n ! Enjoy live music as you stroll and find tasty food and drink to purchase along the way!

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.

Head to the Paradox Hotel for an Ocean Themed Art and Sea Glass Fair, with an edge! Vendors will be on theme with local art, ocean themes, sea glass like you’ve never seen and all the fun. Paradox will have the drinks flowing, and the food going , its a day you wont want to miss!

Just in time for holiday shopping, head to the outdoor market with unique artisans while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean. This one-of-a-kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it overlooks the famous Steamer Lane surf spot. The market will feature hand-crafted gifts and admission is FREE! 10am – 4pm both Friday and Saturday.

Bundle up in the tackiest sweater you’ve ever been gifted for the holidays and head to the redwoods ! As you look through arts and crafts, you will be treated to live music . There will be food and drink to purchase while you are there and watch out for the First Friday Boulder Creek Folks! Y ou may just win a prize for the ugliest sweater!

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Aptos Holiday Artisan Market & Tree Lighting! ?? Celebrate the magic of the season with local artisans, unique holiday shopping, festive entertainment, delicious treats, and the lighting of the community tree. Bring your family and friends and make cherished holiday memories as we kick off the season together in Aptos. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Head to the Aptos Village Green to see local craft vendors, sip coffee or hot chocolate with your cookies and have a picture with Santa. Enjoy music, performances, and of course the tree lighting ceremony!

Get your friends and family together for a free event full of fun vendors, kid’s activities, Santa, wine and so much more!

Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.

Get all of your Holiday Shopping needs in one spot! Have brunch at Solaire, grab a hot toddy and get shopping. There will be visits with Santa, photos, ornaments and all the gifts your little holiday heart can handle! The event is inside and parking onsite is free for the day! Just wander into the lobby and main ballroom at your leisure.