Five farmers markets are open in Merced County the week of October 15 to 21, 2026: the Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market on Thursday evening in Atwater, the Merced Certified Farmers Market and the Merced Flea & Farmers Market on Saturday morning in Merced, the Turlock Certified Farmers Market the same morning, and the Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market on Wednesday afternoon. If you are looking for a farmers market in Merced this week, Saturday, October 17 is the biggest day, with three markets across two cities.
October is the heart of the fall harvest in the Central Valley: pumpkins, winter squash, pomegranates, apples, grapes, pistachios, greens, and root vegetables are all showing up at the stands, alongside local honey, eggs, and nuts. Below is this week's confirmed schedule, organized by day, with each market's hours, location, and official link. Dates and times are verified for this week, and hours can change, so a quick check of the linked official page before you head out is always worthwhile.
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, October 15 is the final market day of the 2026 season for the Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market, which closes out its August-to-October run this evening at Ralston Park in Atwater.
Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market
The Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market runs from 4:00 to 8:00 PM every other Thursday, the first and third Thursdays, at Ralston Park in downtown Atwater. Its season covers August, September, and October, which makes Thursday, October 15 the last market of the 2026 season and this week's one-day-only stop. Vendors set up in the park with local produce, goods, and crafts, and the market is hosted by Old Town Atwater, the city's downtown association. If you miss it, the market returns next year.
Saturday, October 17
Saturday is farmers market day in Merced County, with three markets running in the morning across Merced and Turlock. Start early at the flea market, then browse the certified markets for the season's produce.
Merced Certified Farmers Market
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 state-certified, year-round farmers market in the city, run by local member-growers since 1980, and it accepts CalFresh/EBT. Its grower and artisan roster includes Buchanan Hollow Nut Co. (pistachios), Bishel Vineyards (grapes and raisins), FAT Cattle (grass-fed beef), Golden Roots Farms (microgreens), and Raw Roots Farm, with fall items like winter squash, greens, root vegetables, honey, and eggs on the stands. The UC Master Gardeners staff an information booth on the first and third Saturdays, including this Saturday, October 17.
Merced Flea & Farmers Market
The Merced Flea & Farmers Market runs every Saturday, rain or shine, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 900 G Street (at the corner of G Street and Childs Avenue) in Merced. It is a combined flea and farmers market with more than 200 vendors selling fresh produce, food, clothing, and crafts. It runs year-round, so Saturday, October 17 is a regular day.
Turlock Certified Farmers Market
Across the county, the Turlock Certified Farmers Market runs the same morning 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 October 17 is right in season. Vendors line the closed-off downtown block with produce, flowers, hot food, and crafts, including Apple Chick, Acosta Flowers y Produce, Fireball Pizza, Holy Doughnuts, Flourish Bread, and Way of Life Farms.
Wednesday, October 21
Midweek, the market moves to the foothills. The Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market is the only certified market in Mariposa County, and it runs on Wednesday afternoons through the last Wednesday of October.
Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market
The Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at 5029 Stroming Road in Mariposa, in the parking lot at the bottom of Sixth Street hill. Its summer season runs May through October and ends on the last Wednesday of October, so Wednesday, October 21 is on the calendar. It accepts EBT/SNAP and features locally grown produce, nuts, beef, honey, baked goods, and crafts. Raw Roots Farm, a certified-organic grower from Catheys Valley, is a regular vendor here.
Markets Not Open This Week
One market in the service area is not open during the week of October 15. The Chowchilla Certified Farmers Market in Chowchilla is a summer-only Friday evening market, the city's Music in the Park & Vendor Fair at Veterans Memorial Park, and its 2026 season ran from June 12 through July 24, so it has finished for the year. It returns to the weekly report when it is back in season next summer.
However you spend the week, October is a great time to shop local in Merced County: a Thursday evening finale in Atwater, three Saturday markets, and a Wednesday foothills market, all within a short drive of Winton, Livingston, and the rest of the county. Looking for more ways to enjoy the week? Our weekend guide for October 16 to 18 rounds up what is happening around the markets, the free things to do this weekend list includes the Saturday markets, and the seasonal nature report tracks the fall color and the first big crane flocks. For last week's full market rundown, see the Farmers Market Report for the week of October 8.
Why a Local Harvest Season Matters for Home Sellers
A market calendar that runs from May through October, with certified markets in Merced, Turlock, and Mariposa and a neighborhood-scale market in Atwater, tells a strong story about life in Merced County. Buyers on tour ask about schools and commute times, but they also picture their own Saturdays and Wednesdays here, and a thriving local food scene is a big part of that picture.
Whether you are browsing the stands on Canal Street, catching the last Atwater market at Ralston Park, or driving up to the foothills for a Wednesday market, 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.
What Farmers Markets Are Open in Merced This Week?
What farmers markets are open in Merced this week?
The week of October 15 to 21, 2026, five markets are open in Merced County. On Thursday, October 15 the Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market runs 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Ralston Park in Atwater, in its final market of the season. On Saturday, October 17 the Merced Certified Farmers Market runs 8:00 to 11:00 AM at 16th and Canal Street, the Merced Flea & Farmers Market runs 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 900 G Street, and the Turlock Certified Farmers Market runs 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Main Street. On Wednesday, October 21 the Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market runs 4:30 to 6:30 PM at 5029 Stroming Road.
Is the Atwater farmers market open this week?
Yes, and it is the last market of the season. The Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market runs every other Thursday (the first and third Thursdays) from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Ralston Park in downtown Atwater during August, September, and October. Thursday, October 15 is the final market of the 2026 season, so it is this week's one-day-only stop for local produce, goods, and crafts.
Is the Merced farmers market open this Saturday?
Yes. 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, so it is open Saturday, October 17. It accepts CalFresh/EBT, and the UC Master Gardeners staff an information booth on the first and third Saturdays.
Is the Turlock farmers market open in October?
Yes. The Turlock Certified Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Main Street between Palm and Center in downtown Turlock, and it stays open through mid-December, so Saturday, October 17 is in season.
Is the Mariposa farmers market open on Wednesday?
Yes. The Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at 5029 Stroming Road, and its summer season ends on the last Wednesday of October, so Wednesday, October 21 is on the calendar. It accepts EBT/SNAP and features locally grown produce, nuts, beef, honey, baked goods, and crafts.
Is the Chowchilla farmers market open this week?
No. The Chowchilla market is a summer-only Friday evening market, the city's Music in the Park & Vendor Fair at Veterans Memorial Park, and its 2026 season ran from June 12 through July 24. It is not open in October and returns to the weekly report when it is back in season next summer.
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