The Del Mar Farmers Market is a Certified and Non-Profit Farmers Market. It was established in 1986 by a group of seven Del Mar residents who wanted to bring the concept of healthy living to Del Mar and connect local farms with the community.

The market supports certified farmers who sell their fruits and vegetables directly to consumers, helping to sustain local farming and enrich the community. It offers a variety of products, including fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, potted herbs, orchids, international cuisine, seafood, bread and baked goods, hummus, honey, fruit juice, and arts & crafts.

The market operates year-round on Saturdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the lower outdoor parking lot at 1050 Camino Del Mar / Civic Center, with free parking in the garage.

As a non-profit organization, the market has supported various local organizations, such as the Friends of the Del Mar Library, Del Mar Community Connections, and the Friends of the San Dieguito River Valley. It also provides scholarships for farmers and vendors who are part of the DMFM community.

Yes, the Del Mar Farmers Market is a certified farmers market. According to their website, they are a Certified and Non-Profit Farmers Market supporting California Farmers by providing opportunities to sell directly to the public. Additionally, the market's history section mentions that they obtained certification from the county, which provided guidelines from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, to become a certified farmers market in 1986. This certification is also mentioned on their website, stating that Certified Farmers Markets play a crucial role in preserving the diversity of California agriculture.

To apply to be a vendor at our market, you'll need to download and review our Vendor Application and Market Rules documents. You can find these on our website.

Once you've reviewed the documents, submit your application via email to [email protected]. Make sure to include booth prices with your application.

We require pre-approval before you can attend the market, so we need a completed application and any required permits or licenses before we can assign you a space. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact our Market Manager, Fabian Huertas, at 760-453-9837 or email [email protected].