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…