ARCATA PLAZA FARMERS' MARKET
"One of the best farmers' markets in the west." - Google Review
"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.
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
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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.
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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.
2024 Upcoming Music Schedule
September 7: The Elderberry Rust String Band - sponsored in part by Flying Blue Dog
September 14: Barking Dogma
September 21: no music - off plaza
September 28: Irie Rockerz - sponsored by Celebrations Tamales and Neukom Family Farm
October 5: Blue Rhythm Revue
October 12: Rise & Bloom
October 19: Wild Abandon
October 26: Jimmie Lahman Band
November 2: TBD - held for weather reschedules
November 9: The Bayou Swamis
November 16: TBD - held for weather reschedules
September 14: Barking Dogma
September 21: no music - off plaza
September 28: Irie Rockerz - sponsored by Celebrations Tamales and Neukom Family Farm
October 5: Blue Rhythm Revue
October 12: Rise & Bloom
October 19: Wild Abandon
October 26: Jimmie Lahman Band
November 2: TBD - held for weather reschedules
November 9: The Bayou Swamis
November 16: TBD - held for weather reschedules
Interested in sponsoring a band?
Contact: [email protected]
What do you get for your Arcata Plaza Music Sponsorship?
Thank you for supporting local musicians, and our local food system!
Contact: [email protected]
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 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!
Full Plaza Street Closure every Saturday
at the Farmers' Market
Starting April 20, in celebration of Earth Day, the Arcata Plaza will be fully closed to vehicles during the Farmers’ Market every Saturday!
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is a popular destination for many community members on Saturdays, and the market has continued to grow over the last several years. The street closures will support public safety and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ADA access and parking will be maintained or expanded.
Plaza Closures during Saturday Farmers’ Market has been a long-awaited goal of the City. It was a recommendation of the Plaza Improvement Task Force in 2020 and has been included as a Council Priority Project for 2023/2024.
Implementation of Plaza vehicular closures will be made possible through a collaborative partnership between the City of Arcata, the North Coast Growers’ Association (NCGA) and the Arcata Chamber of Commerce.
See full press release here.
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is a popular destination for many community members on Saturdays, and the market has continued to grow over the last several years. The street closures will support public safety and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ADA access and parking will be maintained or expanded.
Plaza Closures during Saturday Farmers’ Market has been a long-awaited goal of the City. It was a recommendation of the Plaza Improvement Task Force in 2020 and has been included as a Council Priority Project for 2023/2024.
Implementation of Plaza vehicular closures will be made possible through a collaborative partnership between the City of Arcata, the North Coast Growers’ Association (NCGA) and the Arcata Chamber of Commerce.
See full press release here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the street be closed for each Saturday?
The street will be closed every Saturday during the Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, year round, 6AM-3:30PM (The market itself closes at 2PM, and vendors clean up and leave the street by 3:30PM).
How will people with disabilities have access to the market?
Accessible parking will be maintained, we are adding spaces nearby to replace spaces that are blocked by the street closure. See the map below for more information. We will do our best to add spaces as we are able to.
The street will be closed every Saturday during the Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market, year round, 6AM-3:30PM (The market itself closes at 2PM, and vendors clean up and leave the street by 3:30PM).
How will people with disabilities have access to the market?
Accessible parking will be maintained, we are adding spaces nearby to replace spaces that are blocked by the street closure. See the map below for more information. We will do our best to add spaces as we are able to.
Where can I park?
There is a lot of nearby parking on surrounding blocks, as well as the nearby Safeway parking lot. See the map below for more information.
There is a lot of nearby parking on surrounding blocks, as well as the nearby Safeway parking lot. See the map below for more information.
Who can I give feedback to?
Contact the farmers' market at [email protected]
Plaza and nearby businesses are welcome to contact Meredith Matthews, the Executive Director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce: [email protected]
Contact the farmers' market at [email protected]
Plaza and nearby businesses are welcome to contact Meredith Matthews, the Executive Director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce: [email protected]
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.
Click "Google" below to get directions via Google Maps.
Meet your Market Managers
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Laura Hughes Director of Operations, Arcata Farmers' Market Manager Laura has been with NCGA since 2010. 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 working groups. Contact her here: [email protected]. |
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Katherine Nunes-Siciliani
Arcata and Eureka Market Manager, Farmers' Market Coordinator Katherine oversees marketing and communications for NCGA. In addition, she serves as our Eureka Market Manager for the Old Town and Henderson Center markets, and manages the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market. She has been with NCGA since 2018. Contact her here: [email protected] |
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@ncgafarmersmarkets
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