Farmers Market Report: Week of November 5, 2026

Farmers market season in Merced County runs May through October, and that growing season wrapped up at the end of October, so this week's post is a brief seasonal note: the full weekly Farmers Market Report returns in May. In the meantime, a handful of year-round and winter markets keep serving Merced, Atwater, Turlock, and Mariposa through the cooler months.

This week of November 5 to 11, 2026, the markets below remain open on their regular schedules: the Merced Certified Farmers Market, the Atwater Flea & Farmers Market, and the Turlock Certified Farmers Market, with the Mariposa Winter Market returning to its twice-monthly schedule. Dates and times are verified for this week, and hours can change with the season, so a quick check of the linked official page before you head out is always worthwhile.

What Farmers Markets Are Open in Merced This Week

Even between the May through October reports, farmers markets in Merced do not stop entirely. Here is the confirmed schedule for the week of November 5 to 11, 2026, organized by day, with each market's hours, location, and official link.

Merced Certified Farmers Market, Saturday

The Merced Certified Farmers Market is a year-round Saturday market from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at the corner of 16th and Canal Street in downtown Merced. It is the only certified farmers market in the city that runs all year, operated by local member-growers, and it accepts CalFresh/EBT and WIC. Saturday, November 7 is a regular market day, with cool-season stands carrying citrus, greens, root vegetables, nuts, honey, and eggs.

Turlock Certified Farmers Market, Saturday

Across the county, the Turlock Certified Farmers Market runs Saturday, November 7 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Main Street between Palm and Center in downtown Turlock. The market operates every Saturday from March through mid-December, so early November is still in season. Vendors line the closed-off downtown block with produce, flowers, hot food, and crafts.

Atwater Flea & Farmers Market, Thursday and Sunday

The Atwater Flea & Farmers Market is the year-round flea and produce market at 2877 Atwater Boulevard in Atwater, open every Thursday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine. That means Thursday, November 5 and Sunday, November 8 are both regular market days, with fresh produce, food, clothing, and crafts on the grounds.

Mariposa Winter Market, First and Third Wednesdays

In the foothills, the Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market runs its Winter Market on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, November through April, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Mariposa Marketplace on Stroming Road in Mariposa. Its November markets fall on Wednesday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 18, so none meet in the week of November 5 to 11. It is Mariposa County's only certified farmers market, accepting EBT/SNAP and WIC with Market Match.

Between Reports

The full weekly Farmers Market Report, with the complete May through October lineup of seasonal markets across the county, returns in May. Between seasons this post stays lean and honest: it notes when reports resume and keeps the verified list of year-round and winter markets that continue in the meantime, so locals always know where to find produce even in the cooler months.

In the meantime, the markets in Merced and Turlock this Saturday, and the Atwater flea market on Thursday and Sunday, pair nicely with the rest of the calendar. Our weekend guide for November 6 to 8 rounds up what is happening around the Saturday markets, the free things to do that weekend list picks out the no-cost outings, and the seasonal nature report tracks the sandhill crane flocks at the valley refuges. For the final full report of the growing season, see the Farmers Market Report for the week of October 29.

A Steady Market Calendar Is Good for Home Sellers

A year-round and winter market calendar, with the Merced Certified Farmers Market running every Saturday, the Atwater flea market meeting twice a week, and Turlock and Mariposa extending into the cooler months, tells a strong story about everyday life in Merced County. Buyers on tour ask about schools and commutes, but they also picture their own Saturdays here, and a thriving local food scene is a big part of that picture.

Whether you are picking up citrus on Canal Street in November, swinging by the Atwater flea market on a Sunday, or catching the Mariposa winter market in the foothills, you are living the local story that sells homes. When it is time to list, having an agent who knows these communities from the inside out makes the difference between a for-sale sign and a sold sign. If you are considering selling your home in Merced County, schedule a free consultation with Monica Franks, The Seller's Agent, and learn more about Monica's approach on her about page.