SANTA MARIA
100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables.
ORCUTT
Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetables and flowers grown at Growing Grounds Farm II are for sale, Thursdays, from 1 to 5 p.m., 812 W. Foster Rd. Info: 928-4509.
NIPOMO
The Nipomo Olde Towne Marketplace, 330 W. Tefft St., Saturdays, from 3 to 6 p.m. Farm fresh, pesticide-free produce, prepared food vendors, crafts, fresh-cut flowers, yard art, collectibles, sometimes live music. Info: 458-1907.
LOMPOC
South H and Cypress, Fridays, from 2 to 7 p.m. Food, entertainment and activities for the whole family.
ARROYO GRANDE
Old Port Fisheries: corner of Brisco and Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande. Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Fresh fish, smoked fish, salads. Info: 541-3474.
SHELL BEACH
The Shell Beach Farmers Market features fresh food, jewelry, massage therapy, and live music Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dinosaur Caves Park, Avila Beach. Info: shellbeachfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
This article appears in Aug 20-27, 2009.