Cowles Mountain across Lake Murray in neighboring San Diego, near La Mesa; photographed March 15, 2009.

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Farmers markets in La Mesa

7 markets by day of the week, with hours, seasons and SNAP.

Good to know: Bring cash and reusable bags; many vendors take cards, but not all. Arrive early for the best produce.

Santee Certified Farmers' Market

Wednesdays · 3 p.m.–7 p.m. (March–Oct.); 2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (Nov.–Feb.)

Year-round

9600 Carlton Hills Blvd at Mast Blvd, Santee

North Park Thursday Certified Farmers' Market

Thursdays · 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Year-round

2900 North Park Way, San Diego

Accepts SNAP/EBT

La Mesa Village Certified Farmers' Market

Fridays · 3 p.m.–7 p.m. (Oct.–April); 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (May–Sept.)

Year-round

8300 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa

Grossmont Certified Farmers' Market

Every other Friday · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Year-round

5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa

Mission Valley Certified Farmers' Market

Saturdays · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Year-round

7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego

Hillcrest Certified Farmers' Market

Sundays · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Year-round

University Ave between Herbert St and Park Blvd, San Diego

Chula Vista Certified Farmers' Market

Sundays · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Year-round

300 Park Way, Chula Vista

Accepts SNAP/EBT

Each listing was checked on an official or first-party page in November 2026. Dates and hours change; confirm before you go.

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Questions

When are the farmers markets in La Mesa?

Santee Certified Farmers' Market: Wednesdays, 3 p.m.–7 p.m. (March–Oct.); 2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (Nov.–Feb.); North Park Thursday Certified Farmers' Market: Thursdays, 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; La Mesa Village Certified Farmers' Market: Fridays, 3 p.m.–7 p.m. (Oct.–April); 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (May–Sept.); Grossmont Certified Farmers' Market: Every other Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Mission Valley Certified Farmers' Market: Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m..

Which La Mesa farmers markets take SNAP/EBT?

North Park Thursday Certified Farmers' Market, Chula Vista Certified Farmers' Market list SNAP/EBT on their official pages.

Are farmers markets open year-round in La Mesa?

Some are: Santee Certified Farmers' Market, North Park Thursday Certified Farmers' Market, La Mesa Village Certified Farmers' Market, Grossmont Certified Farmers' Market, Mission Valley Certified Farmers' Market, Hillcrest Certified Farmers' Market, Chula Vista Certified Farmers' Market. Others are seasonal; check each market’s page before you go.

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