Four farmers markets are open in Merced County the week of October 8 to 14, 2026: 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. Saturday, October 10 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, 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.
Saturday, October 10
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, 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 of the month.
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 10 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 and stays open through mid-December, so October 10 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 14
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 fall.
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 Sixth Street and Stroming Road adjacent to the Creek Parkway. Its season runs into late October, so Wednesday, October 14 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
Two markets in the service area are not open during the week of October 8. The Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market in Atwater runs on the first and third Thursdays at Ralston Park, so its next date is the third Thursday, October 15, just after this report's week. The Chowchilla Certified Farmers Market in Chowchilla is a summer seasonal market that closes in late August, so it is not open in October. Both return to the weekly report when they are in season.
However you spend the week, October is a great time to shop local in Merced County: 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 free weekend guide for October 9 to 11 rounds up what is happening around the markets, and the seasonal nature report tracks the fall color and the first big crane flocks.
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, 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, grabbing lunch on Main Street in Turlock, 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 8 to 14, 2026, four markets are open in Merced County. On Saturday, October 10 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 14 the Mariposa Certified Farmers' Market runs 4:30 to 6:30 PM at 5029 Stroming Road.
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 10. 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 10 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 season runs into late October, so Wednesday, October 14 is on the calendar. It accepts EBT/SNAP and features locally grown produce, nuts, beef, honey, baked goods, and crafts.
Are the Atwater and Chowchilla farmers markets open this week?
No. The Old Town Atwater Farmers & Crafters Market runs on the first and third Thursdays, so it is not open during the week of October 8 (its next date is the third Thursday, October 15). The Chowchilla Certified Farmers Market is a summer seasonal market that closes in late August, so it is not open in October.
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