Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market

The Joshua tree certified farmers market is a delightful little stop on a weekend getaway to Joshua tree national Park. There are a lot of great vendors here selling everything from fruits and vegetables to honey to skin care. It is relatively busy as it only occurs once a week but not so much so that it’s too difficult to navigate. It’s also sort of small, so you can do it all in 30 minutes or less. Overall, I highly recommend checking this out at least once if you’re visiting and I’m sure the locals go every week. I would too!

The Joshua Tree Farmers Market is fantastic! 🌵 Fresh, local produce and handmade goods from amazing vendors. The atmosphere is welcoming, friendly, and vibrant — a true community experience. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this market but wish it was bigger! Fresh fruit and veggies. Some coffee stands and some meat and a flower stand. Get dried persimmons where you can try it out first; the soft chewy sweet kind. Get fresh eggs where they show the orange happy yolks. Their hens are happy and fed well. Get a power shot of juice and or a fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.

Small in size but filled with the essentials expected at a local farmer's market. Fruits, Vegetables, local honey, dips, fresh juices, food, and the best desert from Cherry's famous! Of course, there's much more to explore in the vicinity. A cute and fun place to stop by with the family or in general. Highly recommended if visiting Joshua Tree area.

Great little farmer’s market with fresh produce and home made goods. Definitely worth checking out. Sign says 8AM - 1PM on Saturdays. The nearby crossroads cafe is a great place for brunch and restrooms can be found in the health food store. Also stop by Cherry’s for a delicious sweet treat. Enjoy!

We got here around 11 and it wasn't that crowded so we were able to check out each stall without waiting in line. Ended up not buying anything but was still nice to see what they have available. One of the ladies was giving out free samples to a small group of tourists but I think it was only because they were debating on which item to buy since she totally ignored us when we also reached our hands out lol the other farmers market down the street has more options than this one so if you only have time to go to one then I'd recommend driving further down

They fixed my issue and charged a reasonable price. They were also super honest, told me they scratched a luggage door and fixed it like new!

We went to the farmers market on the right day, we had no idea this was even a thing but I'm so glad we went. Very dog friendly with lots of vendors to browse. We left with a haul of delicious produce. If you're ever in the area during one of thei markets definitely check it out!

A great little farmers market. I like that is heavy on produce rather than cooked food stands like many other farmers markets. Definitely worth while.

Whether you're a local to the Morongo Basin or just in town taking in the local vibes, this year-round rain-or-shine Saturday morning market hits almost all the bases bases when it comes to your weekly shopping list: ~ Fresh, local fruits and veggies (basics like tomatoes, avocados and onions, to more "exotic" like dragonfruit) ~ Breads & baked goods ~ Herbs ~ A2 Cheeses & dairy products ~ Farm fresh eggs ~ Grass fed and Cerveza fed meats ~ Vegan ice creams ~ Locally roasted coffee beans ~ Dips & sauces ~ Local handmade soaps ~ Local honey ~ Tons of other cool stuff (but not a ton of organic produce)... Parking is easy in the adjacent lot or on the street and parking slots a block east of the market. Many places take cards, but cash is always preferred. Most booths have bags (and some even have ice if you aren't heading straight home), but you can help them keep costs low and help out the environment by bringing your own bags. Go early for the best selection, and hit up the other local shops and eateries while you're there!

I was visiting Joshua Tree and stopped by this famers market. I always try to support local businesses when I can. This market takes place every Saturday from 8am to 1pm in front of the Murtle the Turtle Sculpture. Merchants here are only allowed to sell locally grown or created items. I enjoyed grabbing some coffee and visiting the different vendors. They have a decent amount of produce, fruits, arts and crafts on hand here. Parking is free and they have live music at the entrance. It's always great to see the local community come out and show support for events like this.

I love farmers market and this has all the classics (Mediterranean dips, bakery/pastry/fruit/veggies/local honey). We were visiting from out of town on a camping trip and bought some things here to support local business.

The produce was super fresh and all looked great. The vendors were all fantastic especially the rugelada, yummy pastries home made by a elder couple first thing in morning just for the farmers market. The mushroom jerky was out of this world and we bought two bags. The market was small but every vendor was just perfect for a day of grocery shopping for all your needs

I've visited Joshua Tree a handful of times, but this was my first time at the downtown market. They offer a diverse range of vendors featuring items such as cheeses, juices, salmon, pastries, & more. I highly recommend Gaytan Family Farm; they offer a single item for $6 or four for $20. We chose fresh juices, salsa, & strawberry jam. Their selection also includes guacamole, tortilla chips, wellness shots, eggs, & a variety of fresh produce. We also sampled kombucha from a Riverside-based vendor, featuring unique flavors like guava, mango, & lavender. If you're in town for the weekend or live nearby, I highly recommend making a stop to support local Southern California businesses.

It's a small market but everyone is so friendly. Lots of homemade goods, fruits and veggies. Also located nearby many cute stores nearby and local sites like the visitors center and crochet museum. We were able to make a whole day of it .

Friendly people, good ambiance and live music. The food was amazing, the store vendors were really friendly and we got to sample some of the food which is the best part obviously

In town visiting for the weekend and stopped by this small farmer's market. However, despite being small they are most definitely mighty with a vast amount of offerings from beautiful wildflowers, honey and bee pollen, a wide variety of freshly dried spices, samples of sweets, ice cream and of course, amazing looking fruits and veggies (oh the grapes were gigantic!), oh, did I mention the fish vendor and much, much, more!!! I wish we had such a concise market at home!!!

The only good thing about this Farmers Market is Joshua Tree Vegan!!! 5 stars for JT Vegan. The vegetable and fruits are so ridiculously expensive. I can get 3x as much organic produce at grocery outlet for less than what I paid for 1x produce.

GREEK FOOD WAS A VERY NICE SURPRISE. On a day visit to Joshua Tree, we were looking for lunch and all of the restaurants appeared to have huge lines. We went to the farmers market and found a vendor selling really nice Greek items from a well-reviewed restaurant in LA. So many choices. We got the gyros sandwich which my husband thought was great, some yummy green olives, a spanakopita and garbanzo bean salad. These made a nice lunch. Highly recommended.

It's a small market but for the size they have a very good variety of products to buy. I stopped by the water district booth and the older man working it was very friendly and informative about the water quality and availability in the area.

Local here right up the ways. Horribly congested wayyyyyy too many tourists and jaywalkers. Not to mention it's a monopoly. No two vendors can sell the same thing. I was turned away as a local selling organic eggs for someone who's from riverside. Make it make sense

Very small and normal prices for a farmers market. Everything is fresh and very tempting to purchase! Ended up with some fruit for our weekend visiting the national park. Parking is right next to the market. Make it a fun morning by stopping by Natural Sisters Cafe for breakfast!

I happened upon this farmers market after breakfast. I so wish I lived in the area as it was an amazing farmers market. Lots of vendors with fresh fruits and veggies. I didn't buy anything but I overheard several customers inquire about pricing and it seemed high compared to what I am use to paying back home but it may be spot on for the area. I will definitely go back if I'm in the area again!

Beautiful farmers market in Joshua Tree. Stopped by during a weekend trip in town. Picked up some snacks for the trip (fresh berries, figs, and pastries). All the vendors were extremely kind and had great service.

Passed by here on our way to Joshua Tree National Park. This farmer's market is located across the Pie for the People. Not sure how many vendors I saw but I do understand that this serves a small community. It's unfair to compare it to what we have in LA area wise and population wise. It might be small but it definitely offers a wide selection of fresh produce from local farmers. Fruits and vegetables were fresh and of high quality. There are also flowers, arts and crafts, souvenirs, etc. We didn't spend a lot of time here due to time constraints but it's good enough to fully enjoy what a small town like Joshua Tree has to offer. I loved the experience of being able to interact with locals. Free street parking and from nearby establishments. Will definitely visit again the next time I'm in the area.

We happened upon this Saturday tradition while out getting coffee and were pleasantly surprised. While it's not a huge farmers market, there is still plenty to see and treat yourself to. If you're looking for fruits and vegetables, they've got you covered. The fruits are all locally farm grown and the colors are as bright as the sun, so you know you're getting the freshest of the fresh. There is a honey station which gives you plenty of options for different flavors of honey. Sage honey, citrus honey, buckwheat honey and even natural bee pollen are all on display here. There's an essential oil area as well that Tiffany runs and she's very helpful in finding you the exact oil for your needs. I also noticed a fresh fish area, flower area, organic herb area and also of course a Joshua Tree Organic Coffee station. We walked away with a jar of the buckwheat honey, bee pollen, farm eggs, fresh strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and a jar of Ashwagandha. We would definitely come back next time we are in Joshua Tree on a Saturday morning!

I am a HUGE fan of supporting local businesses and have a passion for the Farm to Table concept. The Joshua Tree Farmers Market might be tiny as other people have mentioned, but it's mighty in my opinion! There were about 15 or so different vendors selling beautiful locally grown produce, food, pasture raised eggs, honey, flowers, and artwork. I bought all of my produce and goodies from the Gaytan Family Farm (see photos). They have a wide variety of produce and were super friendly and helpful! After leaving the farmers market I read up the Gaytan Family Farm because I LOVE learning about where my food comes from. Turns out Gaytan Family Farm started off with only 1 acre of land and overtime expanded their farm land to about 50 acres across multiple counties in CA. The reason they expanded into different counties was to maximize their harvests by taking advantage of different seasonal growing opportunities in the varying climate conditions, which is GENIUS! That explains why they have a vast variety of produce and fresh eggs! I was also extremely happy to learn that the Gaytan Family Farm is still locally owned and family operated till this day! If I lived here, this farmers market would be a weekly stop for me, but I will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area! I'd love to check out and try other farms and vendors and their yummy local and seasonal produce and food as well!

Wide variety of vendors, fresh produce and great fines. Rhubarb pastries by Mark Cherry and Kombucha from Riverside. Watermelon Kombucha amazing and a must try! Dog treats and fresh seafood.

So the produce and goods on hand here are fine, and on par with better farmers' markets in general. My beef is the prices are absolutely bananas.

We pop in here every few weeks to see what's cracking. There are quite a few vendors to choose from for various things. There are quite a few farms there selling their produce. There is a guy that sells rugelach that is awesome bit pricey. Worth it though. Joshua tree coffee company is here. Lisas kitchen is almost always here. She has a great assortment of canned fresh stuff. Lots of different amazing pickled items. Her southern relish is amazing. There is a fresh squeezed juice guy here. There is a flower vendor. There is also an alaskan seafood vendor and then you've got sage mountain farms that sells grass fed beef and pork. There is a greek vendor that sells some great Mediterranean goods and he has some awespme gyros. Don't forget the tatziki! Close by him is the fresh dried herb vendor that LOVES to here himself talk but he does have some great stuff. His chinese 5 spice seasoning is excellent. There are so many other great people here, and Im sorry if I forgot someone. Anyhow, check it out. Enjoy! It has really gotten busy here. Also, don't forget your mask. It really helps with the smell of out of town hipsters and their stinky patchouli. We do love the out of town money so keep on coming out. Don't forget to stop in to some of the local shops close by.

I am staying in Joshua Tree for about two weeks, and while on a walk with a local colleague on Saturday morning, we decided to visit the farmer's market. As a number of other reviewers have noted, this farmers market is very small and quaint. Overall, I liked the market, despite its small size, but I must admit that I was a bit disappointed at the fact that the majority of vendors were not selling foodstuffs from farms -- which, after all, should be the purpose of a farmers market -- but rather were selling arts and crafts, ranging from textile arts to pottery to jewelry. As a result of this fact, the place felt more like a county fair or street fair than a true red-blooded farmers market. However, I did duly note that there were at least some vendors offering meats, dairy products and produce, although I would have preferred far more. In fact, during my leisurely walk through the market, I purchased a package of home-baked rugalech, some fresh blueberries, some home-made potato salad, and perhaps some farm cheese and a few other items. I must note that one nice thing about this farmers market was that most of the attendees were adults, and that there were very few Breeders present with their ubiquitous noisy rugrats, and that was a great blessing. My one suggestion for this farmers market would be to decrease the number of vendors offering arts and crafts, and to increase the number of vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, dairy (particularly raw dairy), baked goods, and fermented foods/drinks. Overall, a pretty good farmers market, and, best of all, all of the vendors that were using generators to power their fridges and freezers were using only whisper-quiet Honda EU2000i or EU2200i inverter generators installed well behind their booths, and thus there was absolutely ZERO generator noise to be heard while walking around to visit the vendor booths!

Small farmers market with quality goods. Lisa's jams are by far the BEST jams I have ever had. I literally come back just for her jams!!

Cute little Farmer's Market in downtown Joshua Tree (from what I gather it's on Saturday mornings). There is entertainment, fresh fruits and veges, handmade soaps and nick-knacks. There are probably around a couple of dozen vendors in all so it can be done fairly quickly. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area!

This is a quaint and very small farmers markets located near Natural Sisters cafe. Parking is very easy and right next to the vendors. Check out the booth with water mist! The lady sells potted wheat grass that you can give to your pet. After you finish shopping here, there are various shops and cafes walking distance from the market.

Hey there JT - we meet again! And here I never knew about your Farmers Market. Glad to have stumbled upon it one Saturday morning. After leaving our names at The Crossroads for brunch we wandered into the Farmers Market for a quick perusal of the goods which included handmade beauty bath products, local honey, fruits, veggies, salts, eggs, and more! A great selection for the area. Everyone was super courteous and there was plenty of shade and even a cool down station with water. Check out this cute little market Saturday mornings and fill up on delicious local products!

This is a small but mighty farmers' market. There is only maybe 12-14 vendors but there is quite a variety of fruits and vegetables and some fresh herbs, which is mainly what I'm interested in getting. My niece got a very cute pair of earrings! Not being a crowds person I get there right when it opens so parking is right in front. If you want a good variety of the basics and a few little extras I would highly recommend!

The pavement from parking area to market is not wheelchair friendly! Beware that traffic here is crazy.... we avoid driving in this area at this end of our street and go to Park instead.

I'm kicking myself for not buying more at the Joshua Tree Farmers Market. I blame it on vacation brain. We did score delicious strawberries (in December! yeah!!), awesome green beans, beautiful bell peppers and some fairly decent cherry tomatoes (actually excellent considering it's December). The market is in the area in front of Natural Sisters Cafe.

Coffee! I forgot to bring my coffee! We dressed and headed the 3 or 4 blocks down to the main drag to find the Joshua Tree farmer's market and breakfast. I was totally delighted to find myself facing a table with 20 kinds of hummous, luscious looking locally made flat bread, 6 kinds of olives and other goodies. I bought them all and then turned around to the other stand across the way and got myself a half pound of Joshua Tree Coffee Co "delicious decaf" ground for my filter cone (btw, it is REALLY good!). Realizing that we were shopping HUNGRY (violation of rule #1 of shopping for food!), we turned around and went into nearby Natural Sisters Cafe (after briefly checking out the natural grocery store next door). The menu had plenty of options to make both of us happy -- eggless tofu salad sandwich for me, a wrap for Chris -- and there was a stack of gorgeous slices of carrot cake (vegan!) next to the register, so of course we got one for later! After strolling through the market for a little while, admiring cherimoyas, jewelry, preserves and other goodies -- we packed up and headed back to the little house to leave our purchases and leftovers and head into Joshua Tree to find some rocks and dirt. I wish I could go to the Joshua Tree farmer's market EVERY weekend!

The greatest place to get flowers! I always purchase flowers from this farmer's market and they last me longer than the grocery store bouquets do. There is always a great selection of fresh produce and some local jewelry, art, and pottery too. A must visit while you are in Joshua Tree!

Small but packed with delicious fruits and vegetables along with coffee and more. Folks are friendly and easily offering samples, the prices seem pretty reasonable too. Saw a man putting his goods in a soft cover cooler case which I think is a great idea for going forward also, bring a hat or umbrella for shade. It's worth a look.

The fruit and vegetables are undeniably the best there is! From the strawberries to the homemade cheese - you honestly can not go wrong picking from anywhere. I bought a few postcards as well. Such a lovely place to stop on the weekend.

Appreciate having this is our community. From delicious fresh fruit veggies and assorted foods to local art. Great place to visit on a Saturday in the desert.

Review is for Lisa's Kitchen (she sells jam, jellies and butters) specifically. Double check your change or Lisa may have scammed you. Lisa was nice enough when we were sampling and asking about her homemade jellies. However, when it came time to purchase one, she told us the jar was $6. When we handed her a $20 bill, she asked for another $1 so we could get $10 back. I thought it was weird but didn't think much about it since we were enjoying our first time here and I didn't hand her the money. Does $21-$6 really equal $10 Lisa? I know it's on the customer to make sure you get the correct change but it didn't really dawn on me until we left. The way she handled it, it seemed like she deliberately gave us the incorrect amount. Because of this, I could not recommend this vendor to anyone.

I finally made it to this, even though I pass it nearly every weekend. The vendors are all great, with very fair prices for some of the best produce and canned products. If you drive by like I used to, make it a point to stop. Most of the vendors also have Square, so you can use credit/debit. If not, there's a store 6 buildings away with an ATM!

Great place locally to get fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, bread, and even honey and cheese. Great way to support your local small business.

I grew up going to farmer's markets all over SGV, and after recently moving to Joshua Tree I was stoked to find that they had one here. The hubby and I go just about every Saturday. Now don't get me wrong, it's definitely no SGV Farmer's Market, but like a gal on here previously noted, what do you expect from lil' old Joshua Tree?? The prices are great, the food is great, the flowers are great and that violin dude is pretty cool too. I wish they'd expand it though, that'd be awesome!

On my rare Saturdays off from work I ALWAYS head here. It's everything you'd want in a Farmer's Market. I love chatting with the locals, buying fresh, organic produce and checking out the handmade items. I'm always impressed and walk away with a ton of great food. If you're in town, you've got to check it out. Great prices, great food and fun all around.

Not a big market like you'd find in larger metro areas, but I saw a lot of good produce. I'm probably going to spend some time in Joshua Tree in the near future, so it's great knowing this market is here.

Before I begin this review I would first like to say over and over how happy and grateful I am that we have a farmers market here in town and that it offers vendors selling organic food. It is so great to have options as a consumer and I truly feel that markets such as these are an asset to the community in so many ways. I hope that the farmers market is able to continue for years to come. That being said, my first piece of constructive criticism would be to ask what is up with the lack of parking? There are several open and vacant lots that up until this last year were used as parking for this event and now they are all marked off limits with signs or roped off. Having to park behind Santana's and Crossroads is a slight inconvenience for sure. And then, my second piece of criticism would be to inquire why there are now so many different arts and crafts type vendors. I understand this is a community driven event but why not more food? I like jewelry and handmade goods as much as the next guy but I was really hoping for more artisanal style goods or more produce vendors. It is excellent the way it is but I'm definately hoping that the less stringent laws concerning selling food produced at people's homes would encourage more diversity and more small businesses to develop. I wish you guys all the best and thank you again for all you are doing for our community.

A nice, tiny farmers market. Good for locals and travelers to get some quality produce. We got some hummus from a vendor that wasn't so great, but the fresh ingredients made a nice dinner when we got home.

Why don't they support local farmers and growers?? I don't get it, its a farmers market that should support our local people, not people from out of the area

Our local certified farmers market is a blessing-not only because of the vendors and consistent quality, but because of the owner and life source Ms Lori Herbel. I truly admire her dedication to keeping it as local as possible, and making sure that her vendors are on the same, verifiable page as she when it comes to quality of natural product and sustainability. She is a shining light in this community and other local business owners could learn a thing or two from her about ethical business practices. There is a great selection of fresh veggies and fruit, local artisans and the like. I usually get everything I need for veggies here for the week and don't have to go to the grocery store, at least not for produce. I love coming here on Saturdays mornings when I can, it's always a friendly place to shop and visit.

The place we rented in Joshua Tree had a binder that introduced all the things to do in the area. This was on the list so we decided to make a stop on our way to the Park. It was the smallest farmer's market I've ever seen. It was cute, I guess, but I'm so glad I live in LA where we have lots of supermarkets and tons of big farmer's markets.

Very poor quality produce, went bad after 2 days. If you plan to eat veggies same day as you buy them, then it is an alright place. I have been twice and do not plan on going again because of the poor quality and lack of variety. One last piece of info - they have more vendors selling art than vegetable venders. This seemed strange to me.

Bad to the bone. Really enjoy my time at the market. Fresh eggs, greens, veg, and i always leave with some bomb orange juice from my man at the fresh OJ stand.

It was super fun. Took the children and they had a great time. Of course we went in the middle of the super hot heat wave. Everyone was so nice and they even were sweet to my dog. It's somewhere I like to go on a relaxed Saturday morning.