Farmers Market Report: Week of October 29, 2026

Four markets are open across Merced County the week of October 29 to November 4, 2026: the Atwater Flea & Farmers Market on Thursday, October 29 and Sunday, November 1 in Atwater, three Saturday, October 31 markets in Merced and Turlock, and the first Winter Market of the season at the Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market on Wednesday, November 4. If you are looking for a farmers market in Merced this week, Saturday, October 31 is the biggest day, with three markets across two cities.

Halloween weekend still means harvest season in the Central Valley: pumpkins, winter squash, pomegranates, apples, persimmons, table grapes, and the first of the season's citrus 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 29 and Sunday, November 1

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 29 and Sunday, November 1 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, operated by Merced/Atwater Flea, 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 31: Halloween Markets in Merced and Turlock

Saturday is farmers market day in Merced County, and Halloween morning is no exception, with three markets running across Merced and Turlock. Start early at the flea market, then browse the certified markets for the season's produce before the evening festivities.

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 and WIC. 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, plus pumpkins and acorn and butternut squash for the season.

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 31 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 31 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, November 4: The Mariposa Winter Market Opens

Midweek, the market moves to the foothills for a season changeover. The Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market closed its summer season on Wednesday, October 28, and its Winter Market opens on Wednesday, November 4, the first Wednesday of November.

Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market Winter Market

The Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market Winter Market runs from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Mariposa Marketplace at 5029 Stroming Road in Mariposa, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, November through April. Wednesday, November 4 is the 2026 opener. It is Mariposa County's only certified farmers market, accepting EBT/SNAP and WIC with Market Match, and features locally grown produce, meats, honey, baked goods, jams, nuts, eggs, and flowers. Raw Roots Farm, a certified-organic grower from Catheys Valley, is a regular vendor here in both seasons.

Markets Not Open This Week

Three markets in the service area are not running during the week of October 29. The Mariposa summer market ended with its finale on Wednesday, October 28, and the Winter Market takes its place starting November 4. 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 dates are confirmed into the fall, so it is not open this week.

However you spend the week, this is the last full harvest push before the first of the winter markets: the Atwater flea market on Thursday and Sunday, three Saturday markets, and a Wednesday foothills winter opener, 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 30 to November 1 rounds up Halloween events around the Saturday markets, the free things to do this Halloween weekend list includes both 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 22.

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 first Mariposa winter 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.