We came here on a Friday morning for the juicy and sweet pixie tangerines. They're delicious. They…read moresell also by the bushel, so we got a box of medium sized pixie tangerines to share with loved ones. They also sell these cute lunch box tins, juices and honey.

I love Friend's, the absolute freshest citrus I've found in California. The people are so nice, the…read morelemonade is outstanding as well. They've been around since I was a kid, I'm happy to see they are still plugging away. Support local produce when you can! They have Oranges, Tangerines, Grapefruits, Honey, Orange Juice & Lemonade.

Oh boy, stopped at this farmers market on a visit from Los Angeles and was shocked at the small…read moreselection, high prices, and tons of wealthy hippie types cosplaying the age of Aquarius. $5 for a small bunch of kale while I watch wealthy women in big hats praise each other for their neutral tone peasant skirts? Naw.

I stopped by here for the first time last week. I was on the hunt for heirloom cauliflower and was…read morea little disappointed by the percentage of vendors who were selling farm produce (few). I did appreciate that the other vendors appeared to be local artists and stuff. Lots of children running around being naughty, throwing fresh delicious strawberries at each other and letting them get squashed on the ground, dogs peeing on the same grass the kids are playing on, people picnicking in the center grassy area (the one the dogs use for potty). I bought some local pork and a loaf of bread. I was able to park conveniently in the park n ride. There were a couple of produce vendors, they just didn't have what I was looking for. For more stands with produce & fruit try the Sunday market.

If you find yourself in the Santa Barbara / Montecito area on the day a Farmers Market is…read morehappening, do yourself a favor and swing by... you won't regret it! Whether you just walk the couple of blocks chatting with shoppers and local vendors or you actually purchase something, there is a feeling in the air that you don't get elsewhere. I highly recommend picking out some beautiful flowers and fresh produce... During my visit, we did both... gorgeous flowers to look at while we enjoyed fresh berries, cucumbers, peppers, etc... Thanks to my friend Angela P for introducing me to this place. Hope to visit again sometime!

Surprisingly so fresh. Chinese chicken salad was my favorite. The chicken sandwich was also so…read moredelicious!

Great Market! I got some pie from the Jimenez Family farm :) excited to back to the market when in…read moreCarp again.

Great way to pass a few hours. Great selection of fresh…read moreproduce and handmade things. Friendly people too!

This farmers market is elite Saturday morning energy. Open year-round, rain or shine, right on Main…read moreStreet between S Palm St & Figueroa St. It's officially part of my weekly ritual. Fresh produce? Always hits. Flowers? Stunning every time. Vendors? So friendly. It's the kind of place you come to stroll and leave with a full tote and very happy. Also... the food court deserves its own moment. Artisan bakery goods, fresh juice, and tamales. Do yourself a favor and stand in line, it's worth the wait. Heads up: no pets due to health department regulations. Easy to walk, great vibes, occasional live music, and feels very Ventura in the best way.

los angeles out-of-towner here, on a weekend trip with my cousins and we loved this farmers market!…read morelots of friendly vendors, very chill and open. we found close parking, too. we showed up at 11, with an hour left of the market (I believe it's 8-12?). so many different stands, all kinds of beautifully colored produce (see: purple bell pepper i've never ever seen in my life!! wish i'd gotten one to try.) I had a lovely chat with Raymond and Christine at their baked goods stand and got some gluten free treats for my partner when I get back home. The food section was lively and had fantastic tamales. Everyone is so friendly and a few booths stayed open shortly past 12 for last minute purchases. Can't wait to make a delicious dinner tonight with produce and fresh pasta we got here!

I loved the fresh produce so much. I was visiting my daughter from Cape Cod, MA, ( no fresh produce…read morein winter!) and her family, which included my 4 year old grandson , every stall we visited gave him a sample and interacted with him. Although expensive, everything we bought was worth the additional cost. My tee-shirt cost $25! But I bought it anyway, just to remember I had such a good time there.

My friend took me to this Farmer's Market since I'm returning to Las Vegas in a couple of days. I…read morelove the variety of items showcased, along with the street entertainment. There was so much I wanted to buy but had to discipline myself . Loved that the produce was organic, saw a stall with sourdough bread and treats (as anew sourdough baker, this excited me). The grass fed meats available was amazing and so many flowers and plants to choose from. I spent a lot of time at the nut butter stand and saw how I could easily have spent $100 just there. The service here was amazing. This was a great experience with beautiful weather.

Big fan of Rio Gozo…read more We joined the CSA a few seasons ago after hearing friends rave about them. I have really high standards and at first, I was a bit concerned about not directly choosing what is in my box (both content and quality) and having too much produce. My concerns faded within the first few weeks. The quality is superb - John and Elizabeth at Rio Gozo have high standards - and they grow beautiful, delicious varieties. The quantity is perfect for our family. When we've got a bit too much we just share with our friends and neighbors, or turn into rich soil amendment via compost. I love supporting local agriculture and being part of a rich community, but to be perfectly candid -- the biggest benefits to me are the time and money savings. I enjoy going to Farmers Market but I can't always get there -- and when I do, I often go overboard and spend a ton. Now I have a fridge full of fresh local organic produce in exchange for a very little amount of cash and time, and it's fun discovering new foods and varieties.

Tuesdays are "Ranchero John Day" at our house! We've been members of Rio Gozo since shortly after…read moreit started delivering to Ventura. We began by sharing a box with a friend. We soon found that we could use the entire box so committed to a year to have home delivery. The convenience of having it delivered at home has been great. It is not easy for us to make it out to the farmers markets that do have organic produce and we have been greatly disappointed by the absence of any organic produce at the Ventura Farmers Market downtown on Saturdays. Other reviews likely rave about the food itself -- so I will keep this part brief. It is fabulous. It is fresh, rich, and filled with flavor and nutrients. It is incredible to experience the different taste and texture of vegetables picked that morning. They have begun expanding by offering eggs and organic, fair trade coffee. Sometimes there are some fruits included in the haul. I look forward to them developing more organic fruit sources -- as we would love more fruit. One of our favorite aspects of Rio Gozo is that it is a calling for John and Elizabeth -- far from just an income. They truly want people to have a connection with their food source -- to know where their food comes from. And this means knowing both their farmers and the farm itself. We enjoy getting to see "Ranchero John" to talk food, farms, children and much more under the sun every week. Whenever we have a question during the week -- we hear back quickly from Elizabeth when we email. And without knowing your farmer -- how can you develop trust in the food source you are giving your family? I was concerned about lead and how it is outside the organic certification requirements. I talked with John about this and he noted that one can, of course, separately test the soil for lead. I asked if they'd done so -- and he assured me they had and that it was not a problem in their soil. If you don't trust your farmer, how can you trust your food is not lead-laden? They also want people to be able to know the farm itself. One can very happily be a CSA member, enjoy the delicious, fresh, organic produce, and no more. But if one is interested in more -- that is an option with Rio Gozo. They hold potlucks on the farm -- where you can walk around with your family (including your dog), meet other CSA members, others who coordinate with the farm (such as their egg vendor), family and friends of John and Elizabeth and more, not to mention that there is delicious, fresh, organic food. You feel as if they are truly opening their home to you. That is -- they live on the farm -- that's not all that common anymore. This is not some agri-tainment gig with caged animals taken out for a stroll for a fee. This is their home. When the gathering is around Thanksgiving, their visiting family is there to visit with you. When you need to use the restroom, it is in their home. When the sun goes down, the fires are lit outside and there is campfire music. If we want to visit the farm any other time -- we are always welcome. Recently, we were out when "Ranchero John" came by our home with the veggies. Our 3 year old was so sad to have missed him that we went to the farm the next afternoon. We did not have to make any special arrangements -- we just showed up and were welcomed. Our son loves walking around the farm -- seeing where his food comes from, pulling up a carrot fresh from the dirt, nipping off an edible flower from the arugula, getting his boots really muddy . . . . The connection our son has with the farm and farmers is such a gift to us -- from his understanding of food and its source to his sheer joy in touching and tasting at the farm. Our 9 month old daughter is just beginning to enjoy the weekly visits as well. We open up the cooler for her on the porch, she peers inside at all the veggies, and dives in. To feel that it is safe (and healthy, no less) for her to chew whatever she wishes to pick out, is such a joy for us (yes -- we watch for choking hazards). When there are flowers in the haul, we are not worried about the children touching the flowers (let alone taking a bite) for fear of pesticides that then go in their mouths when their hands inevitably enter their mouths. It's all available to them -- that's a wonderful, safe, feeling to give them. I highly recommend this CSA - it's the next best thing to your own (organic) family farm - without having to worry about Mother Nature.

Although this is a much smaller farmers market it's in a convenient location for me to come on my…read morelunch break. There are not a lot of vendors, and they change from time to time, but since I mainly buy fruits and vegetables there are always vendors that sell those and I always find what I need and more. The tamales stand is one of my favorites. Their tamales are a bit bigger in size and has plenty of filling, it is delicious! But at $5 a tamale it is pretty pricey so I only get it when I'm craving it.

Not the largest farmers market I've attended, but saw it as we were driving past, so we U-turned…read moreand checked it out. Prices were MUCH HIGHER than I remember seeing pre Covid. Yes, yes, inflation....but $5 for a small basket of fruit or veg??? Not even organic! Some stalls did boast organic and their prices weee a bit higher. I didn't find anything I couldn't live without so, sadly, I took my empty shopping bag and moved on. (sigh)