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November 2023 by Hanna S.
A plethora of fabulous opportunities to learn about your local farms, your food sources all the while enjoying the SBA vibe. I highly recommend talking to the team behind sweet wheel farms. There is so much I want to say and I will write more soon, but go check them out. Look at their website learn more about the non-GMO and their way of farming and what they are doing to get back to the community with her nonprofit helping people in need.
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August 2022 by Sarah Morgan
Good luck if you're on SNAP/EBT or if you don't carry cash.Was very excited to go and use our SNAP benefits to purchase produce for a birthday tea I'm having for my mom this week. The card reader wasn't working at all, so we were unable to convert our SNAP benefits into tokens. We tried several times, even going back home and returning after an hour to see if it was back up yet. We were turned away and told to try again next week. A bit hard to do that since time travel isn't a thing yet and we needed stuff for THIS week.This was my first time visiting in years, and very discouraging.The produce looked amazing, though, and I so wish I could have purchased some.I have terrible anxiety and it's going to take a lot to get me to go back after being turned away.
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April 2022 by Patty B
I was surprised to see meats there. The mushrooms display was beautiful! Pleasant place to wander.
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April 2022 by Jodi Holly Kestel
Love the selection and the vendors are so helpful. Never any pressure.
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February 2022 by Irene Y.
**February 2022 Visit - Tuesday Afternoon** Parked near State street and found this farmers market as my friend and I were exploring Santa Barbara. It's a nice outdoor strip with a single row of vendors. The vast majority were fresh produce or edible products; however, there were a few that were selling misc items like honey candles, lavender sachets, and flowers. I do feel like the prices are a tad higher than Orange County farmers markets, but this one definitely seemed to carry exclusively organic, cage-free etc. so maybe customers are paying for a premiere product. Most people were not wearing masks and many were carrying reusable baskets/bags to do their shopping. Overall, it's a nice local market to support small.
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November 2021 by Amy D.
Awesome farmers market!! This market is open on Saturdays from 8:30am-1:00pm, and you can find a large assortment of fruits and vegetables to purchase. They even had local dragonfruit and pineapple guava! In addition to produce, they also have other vendors selling meat, seafood, honey, nut butters, and pistachios (even pistachio oil). The prices were very reasonable, and I wish that I could've purchased more. I would definitely come back if in the area. They have a parking lot for the farmer's market, but it gets really busy. Street parking is also available, and I would recommend looking for street parking after 10am.
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October 2021 by Chelsea Novoa
Healthy farmers market food and friendly environment for kids
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October 2021 by Eric G.
Nothing but the best quality here. The Saturday morning farmer's market is ritual for me. I live just over a mile from the location and make a point to walk down first thing in the morning. Santa Barbara hasn't seen much rain so the market is around most every weekend. I've been to weakly-ran markets where there isn't the greatest selection or the customer base is lacking. Not here. This market takes up the entirety of a large downtown parking lot and is typically full of artisan booths. I prefer going before 8:30am if possible - coming here anytime after 10, be prepared for a completely packed house. The first thing that hits me is the aroma of fresh produce and floral. It puts grocery store produce departments to shame. It's fun to browse and check out the myriad items, many of which you won't even find at a regular store. I also enjoy the occasional free sample, and the vendors are all so friendly. I never have felt like they're pressuring me into buying their product. Just a casual vibe overall. You'll also find a handful of music artists performing in sections of the market. I love the older woman with the didgeridoo, such a unique-sounding instrument. She's there every weekend on the northeastern corner. Even if you aren't planning to purchase anything, this is still a great little place to peruse on a Saturday morning!
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August 2021 by Marni Suu Reynolds
Amazing!!! Loved all the fruit and vegetables, herbs, flowers and goodies, easy parking too!
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August 2021 by Nancy I.
I absolutley love going to the Farmers Market. There are so many great farms there. I get my organic veggies, fruit, flowers, herbs, organic eggs and grass fed beef and pork there. Oh and also really delicious local honey. I love being in the community and getting whatever produce is in season.
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August 2021 by Jayne Roman
Always fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the countryside. Wonderful Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning. The fresh produce from here was captivating. It was such a wonderful feeling to support local businesses. This Farmer’s Market got all anything you needed. It was such a feeling to have this Farmer’s Market close to me.
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July 2021 by Autumn Hallows
Amazing selection of great tasting produce and other goods at reasonable rates. Highly recommend their strawberries, avocados, Santa Rosa plums, Ojai pixies, nectarines, pistachios, hummus, and more. Loved meeting local CA farmers, getting recommendations on their best produce, and talking to them in person while supporting local business.
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July 2021 by Alec A Herrera
friendly people and amazing fruits and vegetables.
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June 2021 by Mike Saxby
Great vendors, good pricing and excellent selection. Wish it was dog friendly.
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April 2021 by RobO
Still a little crowded amd people group by the parking lot. Vendors are great, quality local products. Healthy.
