Farmers Markets Near Me

October · California

What's in season at California farmers markets in October

Fall harvest peak. Apple varieties multiply at every market. Backed by USDA data on 594 California markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-south & coastal california.

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California signature this month

Almonds (fresh, in shell at markets)

CA produces 80% of the world's almonds.

Peak this October

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Almonds (fresh, in shell at markets) apples pumpkins winter squash sweet potatoes pears persimmons pecans

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

kale (return) collards broccoli cauliflower cabbage beets turnips

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant

← Last month

September in California

Was peak: tomatoes, apples, pears, peppers…

Next month →

November in California

Coming into peak: sweet potatoes, pecans, apples, winter squash…

Where to shop in California

Top California farmers markets

Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market at the Veterans Building

Santa Rosa · 95404
5.0 (22)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Hamilton Landing Farmers' Market

Novato
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Oakhurst Farmers' Market

Oakhurst · 40596
5.0 (1)

Ramona Certified Farmers' Market

Ramona · 92065
5.0 (2)

Altadena Farmers Market

Altadena · 91001
5.0 (2)

Arts District Farmers' Market

Los Angeles · 90013
5.0 (1)

Carmel Valley Certified Farmers Market

Diego · 92130
5.0 (6)

Coronado Farmers' Market

Coronado · 92118
5.0 (2)
See all 594 California markets →

Seasonal data is generalized to mid-south & coastal california. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.