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Farmers markets in Carlsbad

6 markets by day of the week, with hours, seasons and SNAP.

Good to know: Bring cash and reusable bags; many vendors take cards, but not all. Arrive early for the best produce.

Carlsbad State Street Certified Farmers' Market

Wednesdays · 2:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

March–October

2900 State St, Carlsbad

Oceanside Certified Farmers' Market

Thursdays · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Year-round

500 Pier View Way And Coast Hwy, Oceanside

San Marcos Certified Farmers' Market

Fridays · 4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Year-round

250 North City Drive, San Marcos

Accepts SNAP/EBT

Vista Certified Farmers' Market

Saturdays · 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Year-round

355 South Melrose Dr, South Of Hacienda, Vista

Accepts SNAP/EBT

Cardiff Certified Farmers' Market

Saturdays · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Year-round

3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff

Accepts SNAP/EBT

Leucadia Certified Farmers' Market

Sundays · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Year-round

675 Balour Drive (Oak Crest Middle School), Encinitas

Accepts SNAP/EBT

Each listing was checked on an official or first-party page in November 2026. Dates and hours change; confirm before you go.

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Questions

When are the farmers markets in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad State Street Certified Farmers' Market: Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.–7 p.m.; Oceanside Certified Farmers' Market: Thursdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; San Marcos Certified Farmers' Market: Fridays, 4 p.m.–8 p.m.; Vista Certified Farmers' Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.; Cardiff Certified Farmers' Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m..

Which Carlsbad farmers markets take SNAP/EBT?

San Marcos Certified Farmers' Market, Vista Certified Farmers' Market, Cardiff Certified Farmers' Market, Leucadia Certified Farmers' Market list SNAP/EBT on their official pages.

Are farmers markets open year-round in Carlsbad?

Some are: Oceanside Certified Farmers' Market, San Marcos Certified Farmers' Market, Vista Certified Farmers' Market, Cardiff Certified Farmers' Market, Leucadia Certified Farmers' Market. Others are seasonal; check each market’s page before you go.

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