Attractions
Farmers' Markets in SLO CAL
Delight your senses with a trip to a local farmers' market, and discover a bounty of fresh, seasonal produce. With its year-round growing season, SLO CAL features mouthwatering produce throughout the year. Taste apricots and strawberries in the spring, tomatoes in the summer, apples and persimmons come fall and squash in the winter.
The Thursday night farmers' market in downtown San Luis Obispo is SLO CAL’s most well-known market and is a must-visit! Farmers sell deliciously ripe produce while other vendors offer artisanal goods and scrumptious meals. Live music and entertainment also add to the festive atmosphere.Â
Nearly every day of the week, there’s a farmers' market happening somewhere in SLO CAL. Each provides a tasty array of the freshest local produce available. Chat directly with the farmers who grow the food, and stock up on snacks and goodies for the day’s adventures.
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
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Downtown SLO 800 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Price:
- Free
- Time:
- 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Recurrence:
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
- Presented By:
- Downtown SLO
The famous Downtown SLO Farmers' Market happens every Thursday at 6 PM on Higuera Street in Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA.
Enjoy five blocks of over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, famous BBQ, delicious meals, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and MORE!
About our Markets
Since 1978, the San Luis Obispo County Farmers’ Market Association has provided several market places for family owned and operated farms, and provides fresh, quality products directly to consumers like you. Currently, SLOFMA operates four weekly markets throughout the county. To participate at one or more of our markets, farmers must sell only what they grow, and prepared food vendors must sell only what they make.
 We also participate in the EBT/CalFresh program at the Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande, and San Luis Obispo markets and match up to $15 dollars through the Market Match Program at Thursday Morro Bay market and Saturday Arroyo Grande markets.
The Downtown SLO Thursday Farmers’ Market is OPEN and operating at full-capacity.
A trip to San Luis Obispo would not be complete without a stop at the world-famous Downtown San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market, happening every Thursday night, or the Saturday morning market at Madonna Plaza Shopping Center. Food is something to celebrate in San Luis Obispo, and the farmers’ markets scattered around the county are where local farms get to share the fresh, flavorful produce they grow all year-round.
These farmers’ markets are a culmination of weekly harvests plus a full-on foodie festival for the community, featuring live music, local craft goods, and so much more.
San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market on Thursday
In the heart of the city, San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market on Thursday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (except select holidays or if it is raining) spans 5 blocks of Downtown San Luis Obispo. The heart of the city transforms into a foodie arena, shutting down Higuera Street and allowing visitors to leisurely stroll from merchant to merchant. With more than 120 vendors, the bustling SLO Farmers’ Market offers fresh, locally grown produce, blooming flowers, farm-to-table dinners for under $10, handmade craft goods and jewelry, local organizations, and live entertainment.
Whether you are craving fire-roasted corn on the cob, homemade chicken pesto lasagna, teriyaki chicken straight off the grill, or a good old-fashioned slice of pizza, everyone will be satisfied. You can also pick up some picnic fixings for the weekend such as authentic Mediterranean hummus and pita chips, fresh berries from a local farmer, or organic kettle corn. San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market will provide delicious eats all weekend long.
Live Entertainment at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Thousands of visitors roam the market each week, enjoying free live music and entertainment including local bands, unique hand-crafted goods, face painting and bounce houses, barbecue, corn-on-the-cob and other unique food stands in addition to the seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, boutique olive oils, local honey, preserves and other locally grown and produced products.
Fresh, Seasonal Produce
Try out some of the many deliciously ripe and sustainable fruits and vegetables while strolling through San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market. Be sure to taste the apricots and strawberries in spring, tomatoes and figs in summer, apples and persimmons in fall, and squash and tomatillos in winter.
Bike Valet Program
The Thursday evening Farmers’ Market in SLO also features a bike valet program for guests who wish to cruise through the charming downtown and avoid any parking challenges. Additionally, on the first Thursday of each month, there is a lively Bike Happening following the market, when massive groups of cyclists loop around downtown in costumes—a must-see for any bicycle enthusiast.
Please note that dogs are not allowed at Downtown San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Markets due to California health and safety codes and local animal control regulations.
List of San Luis Obispo County Farmers’ Markets
Monday
- Baywood/Los Osos, Santa Maria St. between 2nd & 3rd St. – 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
- Paso Robles, 11th St. & Spring St. – 9:00 –11:30 a.m.
- San Luis Obispo 224 Tank Farm Rd. (Farm Supply Lot) – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
- Arroyo Grande, Smart & Final Parking Lot – 8:30–11:00 a.m.
- Atascadero, Atascadero Sunken Gardens – 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Thursday
- Morro Bay, Spencer’s Fresh Markets Parking Lot on Main Street – 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
- San Luis Obispo, Downtown Higuera Street – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Friday
- Cayucos, Ocean Ave. & D St. {June- August} – 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Cambria, 1000 Main St. – 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- Avila Beach, on the Promenade – Front St. Promenade {May-August} – 4:00 – 8:00 p.m
Saturday
- San Luis Obispo, Embassy Suites Parking Lot on Madonna Road – 8:00 – 10:45 a.m.
- Templeton, Templeton Community Park at 6th & Crocker Street – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Paso Robles, 11th St. & Spring St. – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Morro Bay, Downtown Main Street – 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- Arroyo Grande, 214 E. Branch St. between Short St. & Mason – 12:00 – 2:30 p.m
