Farmers Market Report: Week of October 22, 2026

Five markets are open in Merced County the week of October 22 to 28, 2026: the Atwater Flea & Farmers Market on Thursday, October 22 and Sunday, October 25 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 24 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 22 and Sunday, October 25

The Atwater Flea & Farmers Market runs twice this week. It 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, October 22 and Sunday, October 25 are both regular market days.

Atwater Flea & Farmers Market

The Atwater Flea & Farmers Market runs from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 2877 Atwater Boulevard, the same operator as the Saturday market in Merced, and it is open every Thursday and Sunday year-round. Vendors set up with fresh produce, food, clothing, and crafts, and the market is open rain or shine. This is a different market from the seasonal Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market at Ralston Park, which ended its 2026 season on October 15 and returns next year.

Saturday, October 24

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.

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 24 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 24 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 28

Midweek, the market moves to the foothills. The Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market is the only certified market in Mariposa County, and Wednesday, October 28 is the final market of its summer season, which runs May 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 ends on the last Wednesday of October, so Wednesday, October 28 is the 2026 finale. It accepts EBT/SNAP with Market Match 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

Two markets in the service area are not open during the week of October 22. The Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market at Ralston Park in Atwater ended its 2026 season with its final market on October 15 and returns next August. The Chowchilla market in Chowchilla is a summer Friday-evening market, the city's Music in the Park & Vendor Fair at Veterans Memorial Park on Robertson Boulevard, and no October dates are confirmed, so it is not open this week.

However you spend the week, October is a great time to shop local in Merced County: the Atwater flea market on Thursday and Sunday, three Saturday markets, and a Wednesday foothills finale, 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 23 to 25 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 sandhill crane flocks. For last week's full market rundown, see the Farmers Market Report for the week of October 15.

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 year-round flea and produce markets in Merced and Atwater, tells a strong story about everyday 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 Mariposa market of the season, or picking up produce at the Atwater flea 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.