Carmel Farmers Markets at the Barnyard Shopping Village

Carmel Farmers Markets at the Barnyard Shopping Village pairs a seasonal Tuesday market with a broader mission from Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets: the organization donates up to three booth spaces each month to local nonprofit organizations. Set at The Barnyard Shopping Village, this Carmel stop runs from May through September and brings together about 25 vendors in a compact weekly market. The vendor roster points to a produce-first market with room for nurseries, bakery stands, and specialty foods, giving Tuesday shoppers a focused way to buy from regional growers and makers in one place.

Why it matters locally

The nonprofit booth donation program is one of the clearest signs that this market is tied to more than weekly shopping: Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets gives up to three booth spaces each month to local nonprofit organizations. That mission sits inside a market network marking its 50th anniversary, with the organization tracing its markets back to 1976.

In Carmel, that local role takes shape through a Tuesday market hosted at The Barnyard Shopping Village at the intersection of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road, making regional farm and food producers accessible in a familiar commercial setting. The listed mix also leans heavily on California growers, ranches, nurseries, and food businesses rather than a resale-style lineup, with named farms and producers forming the core of the market.

What you'll find there

The Tuesday lineup centers on farm stands, then widens into flowers, nursery plants, baked goods, seafood, prepared specialties, and pantry items. With about 25 vendors listed for this market, the selection reads as curated rather than sprawling, which can make it easier to shop across several categories in one pass.

• -Find organic produce from Blue Heron Farms.
• -Pick up conventional farm goods from Cortez Farms.
• -Shop organic fruits and vegetables from Kashiwase Farms.
• -Browse conventional produce from Minazzoli Farms.
• -Add organic offerings from P & K Farms.
• -Look for produce from Phil Foster Ranch (Pinnacle).
• -Choose berries from Triple Delight Blueberries.
• -Bring home honey and related goods from Amen Bee Products.
• -Stop for plants at Coastal Paradise Nursery.
• -Browse additional nursery stock from Gatanaga Nursery, Inc..
• -Take in proteas from Astone’s Protea.
• -Pick up orchids from Bay Area Orchids.
• -Grab bread and pastries from Sweet Elena’s Bakery.
• -Add more baked goods from Beckmann’s Bakery or Companion Bakeshop.
• -Bring home fresh pasta from Bigoli Fresh Artisan Pasta.
• -Shop for seafood from H & H Fresh Fish Company.
• -Taste miso from Hakouya Miso.
• -Pour kombucha from Living Swell Kombucha.
• -Try goat cheese from Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery.
• -Stock up on mushrooms from Sumano Mushrooms.

The broader market organization is also marking its 50th anniversary with a June 20 celebration at the Aptos Farmers Market, a reminder that the Carmel market is part of a longer-running regional network.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, so that policy may shape plans before you head to The Barnyard. The market is hosted at 3690 The Barnyard within The Barnyard Shopping Village, which sits at the intersection of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road. Parking is one of the easier logistics here, with lots of free parking and easy access noted for visitors.

This is a Tuesday morning market, running 9 am until 1 pm during its May-to-September season. Payment methods are clearly identified on site, which can simplify buying across produce, bakery, nursery, and specialty food stands. Restrooms are not listed among visitor amenities.