Downtown Growers' Market

Downtown Growers Market is so much fun! It is located in a tiny park in downtown Albuquerque and is open Saturday mornings from 8 am to noon. Farmers from surrounding areas bring their produce, herbs, flowers and plants to sell. Some are labeled “organic” and other farms do not have that certification but are at least pesticide-free. There are many other vendors selling meats, baked goods, jewelry, pottery and art. Great place to grab coffee and shop!

I was there as they opened. Glad I was. By the time we left the place with shoulder shoulder. Lots of fun things to see and buy. Enjoy talking tothe vendors. It's been a few years since I have been, but it is definitely a must do.

This establishment showcases the finest local farmers and artists. Furthermore, live music is provided. It is a wonderful place for children. The food is quite good. It is an excellent destination for a Saturday morning visit.

It was a cold, rainy, snowy day but the market was still going! Good mix of products: fresh produce, honey, chile, jams/jellies, baked goods, hot food (pupusas, pizza, tacos), beverages, beef jerky, soap, and more! I only stopped by to kill some time so all I got was a maple cronut from Alice's Bakery and a rather large pistachio cookie from Baked by Christiana.

I go every time I visit Albuquerque. Always leave with what ends up being some of my favorite local finds. From homemade goods, to food, and live music. It’s a must-do!

This market has definitely grown over the years. It’s a wonderful place to spend a Saturday morning. Make sure to bring a tote and maybe a chair if you want to sit and relax while munching on one of the many food items sold here. Maybe even bring a blanket and have a picnic, there’s plenty of food vendors to choose from and many take credit and debit cards. I brought $40 and got a HUGE burrito and drink, some beautiful art coasters, and a tasty Almond chocolate croissant. And I walked away with a dollar in my pocket. I noticed that there is a good selection of fresh produce, organic fruits and vegetables, and there were even a few vendors selling vegan and non gluten items. There are several candle and honey vendors and lots of jewelry, pottery, art and hand made items. There was even a vendor selling doggie treats. There is no admission fee, the later you come, the more challenging it is to find close parking, but it’s worth the walk. If you want to start a garden there are several vendors selling small containers of plants of all types of herbs, vegetables, flowers and trees. It’s dog friendly if you have your pet on a leash.

The Downtown Grower's Market is a wonderful place to spend your Saturday mornings. I can't say enough good things. They have fresh produce for sale, lots of quick bites, all types of arts and crafts, as well as some unexpected surprises. The large crowds that show up is testament to what a nice market it is. Unfortunately for me I've started doing volunteer work during the hours the market is open on Saturdays and I don't know when I'll get to make it back. I wish they did this on both Saturdays and Sundays, but for now at least it's just Saturdays. The park that houses the market also has benches to rest and lots of green grass. I've heard people reference live music but I guess I've somehow always missed that. I could not recommend more your visiting of this market. It's a great way to kick off the weekend! Also, if you happen to have food stamps, you can buy these tokens to spend on food items that essentially doubles your buying power. It's a 2-for-1 deal. $1 of food stamps buys you $2 worth of produce and other foods. I think that's just great. New Mexicans do a really good job of looking out for each other. Go check it out!

We love this growers' market on seasonal Saturdays. While some days at the beginning of the season are lacking in produce (obv, it's too early), the mid-season markets are awesome and better than others in the city. Even when it's mostly artisans, it's fun to walk around to get breakfast, listen to live music, and chill with folks. There are so many puppers!

This a great Saturday morning in the downtown area. There are places to get a bit as well as fruits and vegetables to purchase. You can find all sorts of unique items.

It was cold, rainy, AND snowy but the market was still going strong. There was a good mix of goods available like fresh produce, honey, beef jerky, baked goods, soap, pizza, tacos, pupusas, pottery, chile, home decor, and more! It was laid out well with enough space between stalls to not feel crowded.

The Downtown Grower's Market is a stellar warm weather activity with lots of local goodies to choose from. I can always find some of my favorite vendors here. Parking can suck, but as long as you're willing to walk a little you should be fine. It is helpful to have cash but most vendors will accept cards.

A wonderful Saturday farmer's market in downtown Albuquerque. Very convenient and safe location at Robinson Park, with lots of street parking around the area. Many vendors selling a variety of items from local produce to baked goods to jerky to flowers to personal/home items. Every vendor was friendly and openly chatted about their products. Pet friendly Great place to pick up breakfast, lunch or a snack, as well as local gifts for visitors to take home.

2024 Spring is here! Another great ABQ Growers Market is upon us. Of course I went on this Opening Day! It was crowded! A good thing . . . Especially since local crops are just getting their feet in the soil. Roots, folks, roots! There were a few vendors with fresh produce, but what there was sold out quickly. Give it a few more weeks and fresh produce will be abundant produce in the Land of Enchantment. Don't despair, there were many local craftsman and farmers. Fresh honey, ristras, flowers, pottery, jewelry, canine treats, pastries (Do I have a disappointing story to tell about one of them), Navajo tacos (although I never saw that vendor - just saw happy folks eating), fresh plants ready to get their feet into your garden . . . and so much more. Want to meet me down there next time? Coffee and breakfast? If you missed this one, be sure and not miss the next one.

Great place to buy some of the best, most fresh vegetables available. Also great place to socialize and people watch all Summer long. Can't wait for the return when it's back in season.

I love farmers markets and this one was pretty good. There were plenty of vegetables and other snacks, and Señor Tortas was the highlight of the visit! They offer several options for burritos and tacos and aquas frescas. The horchata was amazing and the asada tacos were so delicious! It was a bit pricey for the veggies and there weren't a lot of art vendors there. The crowd was great and it looks like people love this place for the freshness and options available. I'd go back for the options alone!

I've been to the Downtown Growers' Market a few times this summer and really enjoy the diverse assortment of locally grown produce, artisan food and drink, and artists there. Today I picked up tomatoes (and had an incredible tomato sandwich when I got home), basil (for a caprese salad), yellow and patty pan squash, eggplant, and chard. Plus I couldn't resist grabbing a couple of pain aux chocolate from one of the bakeries. Parking can be challenging, so plan to walk a couple of blocks. There is a lot of shade when you get there, so it's pretty comfortable walking around. The Downtown Growers' Market is open until early November, but they are looking at adding an indoor space nearby so they can be open year-round.

There are lots of vendors peddling their wares from fruits and veggies of all kinds to freshly baked breads and deserts, to jewelry, to pottery, to chili roasters, to freshly made drinks such as watermelon juice. The crepe people are still there and the torta people are too. Lots of pumpkins and gourds to be had, by the pound. $$ It was not that crowded. Due to street construction around the park, you had to detour around to find a parking spot. I found the prices were up over what I remembered in the past. It was a fun way to start a Saturday.

Beautiful area and many friendly faces! Lots of vendors and great food. I will be back!!

Love this market. Great vibe and produce plus art. I love the artists who are my age ie over 50. These are small businesses so if you are concerned about prices remember this. I have been to lots all over country and this one ranks high on my list of faves. And it's close. I'll definitely make this part of my routine.

Partner and I have been going to DT Growers Market since the start of it. I love that it has grown and is flourishing! GM is in a beautiful park, downtown. Parking can be difficult but not impossible. My issue with the space is that it is hard to walk through and difficult to stop at vendors' booths. I don't know if planners read this? Would it be possible to move booths back 12 inches? Make the paths wider; room to walk and stop to look. I've been frustrated by the difficulty in navigating this awesome market.

Support Local! There is always a ton of great growers and great selection. I get most of my produce here. There are also a ton of local crafts and even seedlings, worm castings and compost.

This is amazing, can be healthy, and is fun for the entire family including your pooch. Eat Local, buy Local, and get connected. There is everything from fresh locally grown fruits and veggies to soap and deodorants and local crafts. You can get $2 for $1 with your food stamps so no one is excluded. There is live music and fresh cooked tacos, burritos and roasted corn. If you're gonna stay a while you might want to bring a blanket and lay under a tree and put your feet in the grass. There are many people from all over to converse with and lots of young families. Learn about composting recycling and much more. Hope to see you next Saturday.

Love a market! This one was right up my alley. Fresh bakers baking. Tacos/ frescas/papusa, Macaroons, I left stuffed. I love communicating with the vendors who are clearly passionate about their crafts. Today was the first time it opened since covid.

A wonderful way to start off your Saturdays from Fresh Fruit & Veggies to scrumptious Authentic French Pastries from La Quiche Parisienne as well as treats from some of the Quintessential bakeries in town NM Pie Company & Burque Bakehouse. Handmade crafts as well as jewelry and other unique finds (What the Fudge, scented soaps, wooden creations, scarfs & hats) you will be busy from Vendor to Vendor. Definitely think they could have more diverse food vendors as this place packs it every Saturday, it doesn't hurt as plenty of business for all. Love the live music as well as for the diehard fitness fanatics, they have Yoga too. Downtown Growers Market is GROWING Graciously and it is the perfect place to start off a gorgeous Saturday morning and of course spread some BIG LOVE TO LOCAL.

If you're into paying a significant premium for locally made/grown/assembled products, this is for you. The downtown growers' market has a huge selection of these type of goods. Unfortunately, it is also awfully crowded, and lacks sufficient parking availability. For everyone else, I'd recommend it for the roast green chilies when they're in season, otherwise, skip.

Enjoyed our Sunday morning knocking around the booths and checking out the variety of produce etc...plenty of etc. too Can get your breakfast fix here, music fix from live band, but i still find that you buy part of a meal at these growers markets but plan on hitting the grocery afterwards to fill in the holes understand it's all seasonal, and i did pickup a gallon freezer bag of freshly roasted green chile for a bunch of future meals, portioned out 8 meal sized bags which is great value compared to buying a full bushel for lighter chile appetites As said by others, parking is interesting, we parked in front of a school southwest of the market, a block away, so plan on trekking in. Part of the trip is walking around anyway so enjoy it Good place to spend Saturday mornings

Love this place on a Saturday morning. All the fresh eggs and fresh onions, corn, you name it. Spices, artist, opens at 8 on Saturday so come down. Plenty of food being made here.

Me & my dogs favorite way to spend a Saturday morning there's such a special feeling about waking up early and heading to the fresh growers market in the morning to hunt for goodies! Today i got micro greens, green chili ravioli, goose eggs, tea & probably some other awesome-ness I'm forgetting to mention

With its location you might worry about parking but I assure you it's ample and accessible. Great surprise there! This market is HUGE!! The selection of vendors and amount are outstanding! And the layout is perfect. It makes it easy to wander and see everything and to go back if you missed something. Incredible quality produce and other items. Live music, yoga practice and food trucks round out the experience. This is by far my new favorite market. It truly feels like a street fair in another city.

This little farmers market has a little bit of everything. My hubby's favorite is a stand with great burritos. I have lots of faves. I recently discovered a vegan baked goods stand (Planty Sweet). Vegan carrot cake--yes! They also had cute mini bunt cakes. I tried the banana almond nut...it was great! I really enjoy the plant vendors. I got a little fig tree from a guy who also had other cute plants and plant products. There's lots of food stands, baked goods and produce. It's a great place to stroll around and enjoy the weekend!

Need to do your weekly grocery shopping - MAKE IT LOCAL! This is the happening place for fresh, organic eggs, organic greens of all types (I love the buckwheat and sunflower sprouts), lots of root vegetables, bread, pies, local honey, and grab a freshly-made breakfast taco or burrito while you shop! In addition, you can pick up some awesome art by local artists and meet lots of cool people. Have a well-behaved dog who loves to go to the park? Take him/her with you. Lots of well-behaved and leashed dogs everywhere scoping out the yummy local dog treats and accessories. I really cannot say enough about the local grower's markets. They are a great place to get affordable, healthy, locally grown food. Support our local folks and head out to the Grower's Market next weekend!

I'm so in love with this market! I live in a small town and we don't have anything like this! Tons of food, flowers, plants, artisan delights, art, lotions, oils, jewelry, music... you can't beat it on a Saturday morning! Open 8:00 a.m. - Noon. April- November!

Best growers market by far. Coming here since opening day. The market has grown over the years and is just incredible. Constantly increasing in vendors and family fun. If you want to buy local grown foods, or just shop for arts and such this is the place to be. Bring a blanket and have some local foods & listen to live music.. It's a great place to be on a Saturday morning. Look for Tita she sells fresh flowers in mason jars! She's amazing!

One the things I most miss when away from home on an extended road trip - besides my own bed, I mean - are fresh vegetables. Not so much fruit, since dried fruits and nuts travel well, or even quality local wine or craft beer, which can be found if you know where to look, or other sundries like bread, meat, or cheese. The crispness of a cool cucumber. The snap of a sugar pea. The bite of a red radish. The textures of organic microgreens. The spicy hit of a mouthful of arugula. The lycopene rush of an heirloom tomato. The soft curves of a bell pepper. The lingering lusciousness of baby leaf lettuce. That's where Saturday farmers' markets come in. They offer even the out-of-town visitor access to a community's best stuff, and you can buy it directly from the growers, in a sylvan, parklike setting with live music, freshly roasted coffee, baked goods, parents and grandparents with pets and kids in tow, at an early hour of the day when the traffic is light, the bars are still shuttered, and the vampires have all retreated to their coffins to rest up for another evening on the prowl. (OK, maybe a bit much with that last bit. But you get the point). This is Albuquerque's downtown farmers market, and it feels like you're not in a big city at all, one that is better known to non-New Mexicans for their Breaking Bad walking tours than the market's outstanding vegetable vendors. Here, if you want a quick infusion of something good, you order a ginger shot with honey and lavender, or a breakfast burrito and roasted corn from the "Cornivore" food stall. Music is more folk and country than anything else, and it feels like a small town - in a good way, not a creepy one. There is coffee for sale on the premises, but a good bet would be to walk a few blocks beyond Robinson Park for single origin pourovers and Gibraltars at Deep Space. There is at least one awesome brick-oven organic baker, multiple vegetable vendors, and enough other places to keep your mind from wandering. For a road trip traveler, veg that travels well is ideal: cucumbers, radishes, bagged mesclun, plus a loaf of unsliced whole grain bread, and you're good to go: fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and all those intangibles that only garden- and greenhouse-grown edible plants can provide. Don't skip the weekend farmers' market just because you're not a local, or hundreds of miles away from your refrigerator. There is no better way to groove out on ABQ's kinder, gentler side than a Saturday 8am visit to Robinson Park, when the market is in season. Between that and the great coffee at Deep Space, it was almost as if I had never left home ...

The downtown grower's market has everything u may want! It's very nice with many vendors & usually pretty crowded. People aren't too courteous about allowing two way traffic on the sidewalks. Some people seem like they are on drugs, asleep or autopilot. There are nice shady areas & it's dog friendly. There are a few places to sit & rest or u can bring ur own chairs. The quality of products is quite high! From flowers to jams, bread, pastries, coffee, tortillas, kombucha, food stands, meat, veggies, plants, milk/ yogurt/cheese curds, fresh eggs... the list is extensive. The are port a potties also. There is parking on the street or a free parking lot on north of the park. It's very open not too confined.

Went here on their last day of the season. So many treasures and such an awesome experience! Will be back in spring no question!

I don't give five stars to just anyone but this isn't just anyone. This is everyone. It's your farmers, your artists, your bakers, and more. The growers market is your neighbors showing exactly why it's good and rewarding to support local. Take time on your Saturday mornings to visit the Downtown Growers Market. Get some breakfast and check out the many great stands. Recommend going around 9-10 to enjoy the best selection, fewest crowds, and the musicians too.

A really terrific representation of a nation-wide trend to emphasize local produce, artistry and communal sensibility. The Growers Market has been going strong for about five years, getting larger and more impressive each year. And while there's a greater competition for vendor spaces, there continues to be a wealth of room on the grounds for families and friends to spread out a blanket and relax while they shop. As another review mentions, munchies include breakfast burritos from Java Joes, some amazing pies/pastries/breads from independent bakeries, and an assortment of food trucks. Produce is hearty, especially in the fall when the squash and melons are abundant and cheap. This is a marvelous way to do downtown ABQ on the weekend. May 19th-November 3rd.

Love the growers markets around downtown you can always find interesting items as well as unique foods if you have never attended one I definitely recommend you do now some of the shops only take cash so don't get caught off guard and bring some cash

This morning I walked from the Hyatt and enjoyed this beautiful farmers market. It was much bigger then i expected. ( that's a lie now because i forgot to hit post, oops) There were a variety of venders. You walk along the cement and walk and there are booths on either side when you are in the middle of the park and then there are booths lining the outside of the grass. There was a wonderful mixture of local Art, local goods and local food. I wish I had a check bag for my flight, but also then i would have spent a lot more money. I walked, it does seem like there was some decent parking near by. I appreciated that they had trash, compost and recycle stations. I loved getting my fresh grilled corn and sitting on the grass and listening to the live music. i got some stickers from a wonderful vendor. it was a perfect way to end my week in Albuquerque. I would recommend bringing cash, but most vendors do seem to have square and can take card.

Such a great job they've done putting this together. Live music, a plethora of booths with locally grown goods, baked treats and refreshing beverages. Coffee. Sweets. I picked up some fresh greens, eggs & heidi's raspberry lavender jam

A great place to get local items. There was everything from food vendors, farmers, and artists. I bought some art pieces here as my souvenir. I love that these places are dog friendly. My daughter loved seeing all the dogs. They do tokens incase you don't have cash. It works the same as cash. This is cool. If you don't use it this time, you can use it next weekend. Very cool. My daughter had strawberry ice cream and she loved it. We don't give her a lot of sugar so I didn't mind letting her have this homemade goodness. There is a grass area in the middle that is great for resting and enjoying a snack or taco/burrito. The agua frescas are delicious as well. This is where my sister and her husband buy honey and bee pollen. I've been giving my daughter bee pollen bc her allergies have been terrible while visiting here and it has really helped.

Downtown Grower's Market is like a second home to me. I live mere blocks away and find myself getting up early (on a Saturday!) just to spend time there. Some days I go for a crepe filled with Nutella and a latte (thanks Java Joe's). Then I nestle in the grass and try to eat the messy wonderfulness while I watch whatever random local talent that's booked for that weekend. Music ranges from folk, to African drums, to blues. Always fun to watch kids and old couples dancing in the middle of downtown. Other weekends I do some major veggie shopping and fill up my crisper. But wait, did I mention they don't just have veggies/fruits like many markets. I've bought eggs, meat sauce, homemade Ñocco pasta, cheese... yep. They have just about everything. And then the art! Oh, the art. Paintings, and jewelry and silkscreen, oh my! I'm happy to also say, kombucha on tap now, also. I could go on and on because this place is always changing and evolving for the better. If only we could have this year-round. (They are getting closer!)

LOVE this space, this event, the people watching, the music, and the food!!!! I especially love to get there early and have a few minutes to enjoy the ambiance before it gets jam packed.

I have lived in Albuquerque my whole life and I last weekend was my first time going to this farmers market. They have such a huge variety of good and crafts and a lot of the stuff is well priced. Great outside activity to do on a Saturday morning.

Went to the growers market early and was surprised how crowded it was. Very crowded! I had a stroller and it didnt work well. Good variety of vendors, the vendors I interacted with were friendly. Lots of neat artsy things, but it was hard to really enjoy due to being shoved around by people trying to get by. If you dont mind navigating Times Square on Dec 31st, then this might not bother you. But for me and my kids it was just too crowded. I might go back alone.

A summertime tradition! Each Saturday, you can expect something new as well as some old favorites. Bike valet available so you don't have to worry about parking or watching your bike while enjoying the market. A few of my favorite things: Stevia plants & local produce Kombucha Macarons & pastries Breakfast burritos Jewelry & crafts Live Music Come early (8am) for the best selection and to avoid the heat, or come late (11:30am) to bargain on closing deals! You can purchase chips to buy goods, and many vendors now have card readers.

Big, tons of booths with everything from bakeries to jewelry to, best of all, produce and local food products. You can get a full great breakfast from Food Karma or one of the other places and then relax in the grass with it. I would prefer a higher produce to craft fair ratio, but hey, lots of interesting stuff. It does get overly crowded, so I recommend probably going on the early end. The end of the season in the fall is also very nice.

Great farmer's market to check out if you live in Albuquerque, or are visiting the area (like I was!). This is a pretty large farmer's market, and it was already crowded at 10am on a Saturday, despite it being hot out in August. They have artisan vendors mixed in with the produce vendors, and you can also watch them freshly roast hatch chiles. Since we were visiting, we just purchased some local honey to bring home (and got a ton of samples and honey information). Some stands also offer samples, and you can try before you buy. I was tempted to purchase some cruffins from one of the bakery stands, but no one else was craving sweets at the time. We also saw a breakfast burrito stand with a huge line towards the entrance of the market, but didn't want to wait in the heat. I would definitely return to this farmer's market if back in the area. Parking was easy, since there are a lot of metered spots a block or so away (the rate was $1.25/hour I believe).

Love this market! It's huuuge and for first timers, can be a bit overwhelming. But, give yourself the morning to stroll and explore, and you won't be disappointed. We parked a few streets down, and just walked over. There is so much to see here -- from fresh produce to hot food to baked goods to flowers, and more! I also love the music class they have for the little ones in the grassy area. And speaking of grass -- so much space to sit and enjoy the sunshine and your food. Definitely need to remember to bring a picnic blanket next time. But even if you don't, there's a good supply of tables and benches for you to sit and enjoy your food, too. Can't wait to come back for another leisurely Saturday morning.

The cutest thing ever! I rather go to these markets than a grocery store. I'm so glad I saw their event on Facebook. You may pay a little extra but you're supporting your locals and it's organic. There's plenty of parking, depending when you get there. It does get crowded for the little area they're provided. I think they're there every Saturday until November from 8am-12pm. Even if you don't buy anything, the experience was nice.

This is by far my favorite, well the only farmers' market, I go to and talk about to everyone. I love the atmosphere of the place. I enjoy the mix of craft shops, food stalls, and farmers! The location is perfect for families to picnic and enjoy their morning breakfast or brunch. The most recent development is that the market has become the smoke free zone which is very considerate to the whole community. I also like that the variety of fruits and vegetables is changing based on the season. Also not to mention that the market also provides floors for local musicians to perform. Overall, I highly recommend this market.

Great summer Saturday morning hangout. Best if you ride your bike to market. The local neighborhood has done a fantastic job in building their community. The backyard farmers grow incredible produce and offer intellectual capital for free. Enjoy some breads and listen to live music. Great people watching!

This is really is as good as it gets in Albuquerque. Tons and tons of vendors, nosh, produce, etc. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning! There is live music, a grassy area for the kiddos to frolic, and delicious baked goods, crepes, and breakfast burritos to be had. Definitely worth your time and a good excuse to shop and support local businesses.

Do not/not come here if you have crowd triggered PTSD or anxiety. The tables are too close together, the walkways too narrow, and people ... just ... stop... right in front of you. There are also a fair number of bad mannered dogs straining on their leashes while their owners giggle and think its cute. Othwise a great mix of produce, twinkle ding dong herbal stuff, fresh bread, tortillas, prepared foods, etc.

This is the best thing to do on a Saturday summer morning in Albuquerque. I love the food... I love the arts and crafts... And there is people watching galore! I am looking forward to being a vendor either in 2013 or 2014. They do accept credit and debit cards. The way it works is you go to the customer service booth and they will run your card for whatever amount you choose. Increments of $10 or $20 are best... Then what they do is cash out your transaction in wood tokens to be used at any of the booths. The good news is you can save these tokens for years. I still have some from last year that I will be using this year.

Like fresh veggies? Like finding unique crafts? Like fresh eggs? Like delicious food choices? Then come on down to the market! To me, there is nothing like fresh vegetables on the table and supporting our community while doing just that. The local fare to eat goes from fresh bread and pastries to buckwheat crepes filled with goodness to breakfast burritos. Personally, I'm a huge fan of those crepes. The line might get long, but tasting that amazing burst of flavor is worth it. I have my favorite vendors, from the fresh tortillas to the honey, but I always try something new. Cime on down, enjoy, and take a bit of New Mexico home to your table.