Now that the end of the summer season is drawing near, it’s the perfect time to get all the great fresh produce available. If you’re looking for some amazing local places for you to stop in at, then look no further than the many farmers markets around Reno. These are the perfect places to get fresh fruits and vegetables locally.
But what if you don’t have a favorite place you like to stop in? Well, today, we’re taking a closer look at some of the farmers markets throughout the Reno area that are available throughout the summer and fall. As always, be sure to check the weather and their websites for local updates before making any plans to visit.
Tuesdays
1) Minden Esmeralda Ave. Farmers Market
Visit the Esmeralda Farmers market every Tuesday evening, where there are food vendors, local crafters, and live music.
- Address:
- 1604 Esmeralda Ave, Minden, NV 89423
- Dates:
- May 18 through September 28
- Hours:
- 4 pm to 8 pm
- Website:
2) Sparks Methodist Church Market on Pyramid Way
You’ll find the market located in the south parking lot of the Sparks Methodist Church
- Address:
- 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431
- Dates:
- June 1 through September 28
- Hours:
- 8 am to 1 pm
- Website:
3) South Lake Tahoe Certified Farmers Market
Join this farmers market in the American Legion Hall Parking.
- Address:
- 2732 South Lake Tahoe Blvd (Hwy 50), South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Dates:
- June 1 through October 12
- Hours:
- 8 am to 1 pm
- Website:
4) Truckee Certified Farmers Market
Located in the Truckee River Regional Park, this is a great farmers market to check out.
- Address:
- 10500 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA 96161
- Dates:
- May 14 through October 15
- Hours:
- 8 am to 1 pm
- Website:
Wednesdays
5) Fallon Farmers Market at the Grid
Visit Fallon’s newest farmer’s market where you’ll find crafters, bakery goods, knife sharpening, live entertainment, along with fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Address:
- 1170 Taylor Place, Fallon, NV 89406
- Dates:
- June 2 through October 6
- Hours:
- 3 pm to 7 pm
- Website:
Thursdays
6) Bonsai Blue Garden Market
Plan to spend the morning walking through the garden displaces as well as browsing local market vendors. You’ll find the best of farm-fresh selections here.
- Address:
- 290 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89502
- Dates:
- June 17 through October 28
- Hours:
- 9 am to 1 pm
- Website:
7) Dayton Farmers Market
Here you can see the work of the “healthy food hub” at work. This farmers market brings many groups and individuals together to improve access to local, healthy, and affordable food.
- Address:
- 60 2nd Ave. Dayton, NV 89403
- Dates:
- June 10 through September 30
- Hours:
- 3 pm to 6 pm
- Website:
8) Incline Village Farmers’ Market
You’ll find this market in the Incline Village Library Parking Lot. If you can’t make it to the market and live in the Tahoe Basin, then consider the online farmers market.
- Address:
- 845 Alder Ave., Incline Village, NV 89451
- Dates:
- May 21 through September 30
- Hours:
- 3 pm to 6 pm
- Website:
9) Riverside Farmers Market
If you’re looking for small, local, and sustainable farmers and ranchers, then this is the market for you. The Riverside Farmers Market chooses only local vendors within the Reno area.
- Address:
- 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV 89503
- Dates:
- June 3 through September 30
- Hours:
- 4 pm to 7 pm
- Website:
10) Tahoe City Farmers’ Market
You can find this market at the Tahoe City Commons Beach. Head over to their website to see the map of what you can find there.
- Address:
- 400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Dates:
- May 13 through October 14
- Hours:
- 8 am to 1 pm
- Website:
11) 3rd Thursday
On the third Thursday of every month, head over to downtown Sparks for an amazing evening. You’ll find live entertainment, cold drinks, great food, and so much more.
- Address:
- 1446 Victorian Ave., Sparks, NV 89431
- Dates:
- Year Round
- Hours:
- 4 pm to 9 pm
- Website:
While we have only mentioned the farmers markets open during the weekdays, we have to mention there are plenty of options to choose from during the weekends as well. Do you have a favorite market you attend each year? Head over to the comments and let us know what you like best about your favorite.
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