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Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Voted California's Favorite Farmers Market in 2011 and 2012, and 9th in the U.S., it's easy to see why locals, chefs and tourists love to shop at the four Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets.

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open every Saturday, 8 am - 12 pm, rain or shine. With its upbeat and relaxed atmosphere, market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of premium quality organic produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the people who produce it.

Eighty vendors, most of whom are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.

And don't miss our newest vendor, Mountain Feed and Farm Supply with an impressive selection of cheese making, fermentation, canning and preserving supplies! Professional sharpening services for knives, scissors and garden tools are now available every week, year round.

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open every Saturday, 8 am - 12 pm year round, rain or shine, with plenty of free parking and easy access to the market. Visit our website for more information about upcoming programs and events. Sign up for monthly free e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook for all the latest news and events at the markets!

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