Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

ARCATA PLAZA FARMERS' MARKET

"One of the best farmers' markets in the west." - Google Review

Open every Saturday, year round, rain or shine!
April - November: 9am - 2pm
December - March: 10am - 2pm

Visit the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market to purchase the freshest Humboldt-County-Grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and other wonderful products. Educational materials including a seasonal eating guide, and farmers' market merchandise items are available at market for your convenience.

About the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

The Arcata Plaza farmers' market is the largest of NCGA's markets, hosting over 70 local farmers and makers at the height of the season. The market as we know it today evolved from the first "Community Producers Market" started in 1978, and was one of the very first farmers' markets established in the state. The Saturday market moved locations a couple times before landing on the Arcata Plaza in the mid-80's. Since then, the Arcata Plaza market has expanded to all four sides of the Plaza, showcasing a wide array of agricultural products from throughout the county. The center food court was added in 2004, and the market became year-round with the official adoption of the Winter Market in 2012. The Winter Market had been operating unofficially in front of Brio at their gracious invitation since about 2008, starting with just 2 vendors. Today, the Winter Market is almost as well attended as the Main Season.

Families picnic in the grass, hula hoopers abound, and spontaneous events pop up from time to time including group tai-chi or the occasional flash mob. Over the years we have hosted many events at the market including produce tastings, salsa competitions, pumpkin contests, Diversity days, the Eat Local Challenge and many others. We also continue to partner with Arcata Food Project's gleaning program, ensuring any extra produce gets to folks who need it.

2023 Music Schedule

July 1st: Irie Rockerz
Sponsored by: Small Fruits Farm and Boom Styler!
July 8th: Bump Foundation
Sponsored by: Willow Creek Farm!
July 15th: Huayllipacha
July 22nd: Claire Bent and Citizen Funk
Sponsored by: Spring Hill Farmstead Goat Cheese!
July 29th: Canary and the Vamp
Sponsored by Brio Breadworks!
August 5th: Barking Dogma
Sponsored by: Earthly Edibles Community Farm & CSA!
August 12th: MAKENU
August 19th: Absynth Quartet
Sponsored by: Shakefork Community Farm!
August 26th: Horse Mountain Band
Sponsored by: Luna Farm!
September 2nd: B!g News
September 9th: Asha Nan
Sponsored by Flying Blue Dog Homestead and Nursery!
September 16th: OFF PLAZA - no music
North Country Fair.
Find the market on I & 8th streets.
September 23rd: Jenni David & the Sweet Soul Band
Sponsored by: Pizza Gago!
September 30th: Samba Floresta
October 7th: Blue Rhythm Revue
Sponsored by: Flora Organica!
October 14th: Hayal
October 21st: TIMBATA
October 28th: The Bayou Swamis
Sponsored by Mycality Mushrooms!
November 4th: TBA
November 11th: TBA
November 18th: TBA

Interested in sponsoring a band?
Contact:
laura@northcoastgrowersassociation.org

What do you get for your Arcata Plaza Music Sponsorship?

Your logo and link included on the “Sponsors” page of our website
Recognition in social media posts leading up to the performance as a band sponsor
Listing as band sponsor on the music schedule page of our website, including links to your business
Listing as band sponsor in other local online calendar listings promoting the performance
Prominent listing as the band sponsor on band sign boards at market (2 boards)
Public announcement and thanks for your sponsorship 3X during the band performance at market
Option to include a small display at our Info Booth and hang a banner at market (full sponsorships only)
A full sponsorship is $450. A half sponsor ship is $225.

Thank you for supporting local musicians, and our local food system!

Special Events on the Arcata Plaza

September 16th: North Country Fair
Find the farmers' market in front of the North Coast Co-op on I & 8th streets.

Where is the market located?

The Arcata Plaza is located on the city block of 8th Street and 9th Street/ "G" Street and "H" Street in Arcata, CA.
Click "Google" below to get directions via Google Maps.

Meet your Market Managers

Laura Hughes
Director of Operations, Arcata Farmers' Market Manager

Laura has been with NCGA since 2010. In addition to managing the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market, she oversees market staff and operations at our 9 other weekly locations. Laura is the main point of contact for our market vendors and handles vendor membership in the association. She also manages our bookkeeping and facilitates a number of member committees.
Contact her here: laura@northcoastgrowersassociation.org.

Katherine Nunes-Siciliani
Communications Coordinator, Eureka and Arcata Market Manager

Katherine oversees all marketing, social media, and communications for NCGA. In addition, she serves as our Eureka Market Manager for the Old Town and Henderson Center markets, and co-manages the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market. She has been with NCGA since 2018. Outside of NCGA, she serves on the board of Word Humboldt, a local spoken word collective, and enjoys music and hanging with her cat, Charlie!
Contact her here: katherine@northcoastgrowersassociation.org