Fill Your Basket at the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market
There’s a particular kind of Sunday that only happens on Third Avenue. Cafecito in one hand, flowers under the other arm, a canvas bag getting heavier at every stall – that’s the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market, and it’s one of our favorite reasons to be up early on a weekend.
With National Farmers’ Market Week landing this August, there’s no better moment to trade the grocery aisle for the open air and meet the people who grow your food.
From a Small Gathering to 100-Plus Tents
Four years ago, this was a handful of farmers and makers setting up on a quiet Sunday morning. Now more than 100 vendors turn a few blocks of downtown into a full destination.
It’s become one of the most culturally rich markets in the country. Locals and visitors show up for the same thing: real food, real faces, and a morning that feels like the heart of Chula Vista.
Scorpion Farms Produce and Hidalgo’s Seasonal Blooms
Scorpion Farms has been a Chula Vista favorite for years, and their Southern California-grown produce comes in every color you’d want on a plate.
A few tents down, Hidalgo Flowers has been at it since 1976, arranging blooms they rework for each season and holiday. Grab a bunch on your way out – future you will be glad you did.
Wine From 50 Sustainable Acres, Skincare Made by Hand
No farms, no wine – and Dancing Crow Vineyards keeps that in mind, tending 50 sustainable acres for the rosé, chardonnay, and red blends they bring to market.
Not everything here is edible, either. Bloom Elixirs hand-mixes clean-ingredient curly hair and skincare potions, so you can walk away with more than just dinner.
Bomb Bibimbap, Sam’s Bread, and a Bite Between Stalls
All that browsing works up an appetite, and the pop-ups have you covered. Bomb Bibimbap serves exactly what the name promises, and Sam’s Bread is the kind of stall you smell before you see it. Grab a bite, find a spot in the sun, and catch your breath before another lap around the tents.
See you there!
Bring a tote, bring your appetite, and bring cash for the flowers. Whether it’s National Farmers’ Market Week or just another Sunday, Third Avenue is ready for you.
📆 Every Sunday | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 300 Park Way, Chula Vista
ℹ️ Find more details here
See you there, San Diego!
