From downtown Saturdays to Westside Sundays, Bakersfield’s markets brim with peak‑season produce, artisan foods, and local makers. Use this curated list to taste Kern County’s farm culture, meet growers, and shop small all year.
Farmers Market in Bakersfield
8 Places
From downtown Saturdays to Westside Sundays, Bakersfield’s markets brim with peak‑season produce, artisan foods, and local makers. Use this curated list to taste Kern County’s farm culture, meet growers, and shop small all year.
Haggin Oaks Farmers Market
Farmers' market
Bakersfield’s Sunday ritual draws top Kern growers, bakers, and makers to the Kaiser Permanente lot with live music and a wellness vibe. Listed by Visit Bakersfield and covered by local outlets, it runs year‑round, rain or shine.
F Street Farmers Market
Farmers' market
Downtown’s longest‑running Saturday market is organized by local producers and small vendors. Expect Kern‑grown fruits and vegetables alongside eggs, meats, and cottage‑food specialists. Regularly listed by Visit Bakersfield and spotlighted by local media.
Centennial High School
High school
A North‑of‑the‑River Saturday market curated by the same Bakersfield organizers behind other community markets. Visit Bakersfield lists weekly dates; KGET reported the relocation and growth from downtown to this family‑friendly setting.
The Big Red Barn, Murray Family Farms
Theme park
Family‑run since 1989, this farm market east of town sells just‑picked fruit, pies, and preserves, and hosts seasonal U‑pick and festivals. Featured by SFGate and listed by Visit Bakersfield, it’s a beloved stop for farm‑to‑car trunk hauls.
Rio Bravo Country Club
Country club
A monthly, open‑to‑the‑public Sunday market set against the Sierra foothills. The club’s calendar touts local vendors and produce; community chatter often highlights standout berries and seasonal goods from Kern growers.
The Park at River Walk
Park
Twice‑monthly Sunday fairs gather independent food artisans, snack vendors, and makers at River Walk Park. Event listings and community calendars show consistent dates, making it a fun supplement to your produce‑forward market rounds.
The Hens Roost Inc
Health food store
A Bakersfield flower grower selling field‑fresh bouquets at Saturday and Sunday markets and via subscriptions. Profiled by campus media at Haggin Oaks and licensed through state nursery records, they’re a great example of local growers you’ll meet.
Kern Honey
Health food store
A longtime Bakersfield honey producer whose jars appear at local natural markets and often on market days. Known for raw, local blends favored by residents, it’s a tasty add‑on to your market basket and a true Kern product.
