Gualala CFM

Gualala CFM sits within a wider Mendocino County farmers market network that includes support from the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, linking this coastal stop to a larger effort to keep local food markets running with low overhead and cooperative structure. At 47950 Center St in Gualala, the market is one local expression of that countywide model, focused on direct sales from growers, food vendors, and makers. The mix reaches beyond produce alone, with farm vendors, prepared food, baked goods, crafts, and even service booths appearing in the vendor roster.

Why it matters locally

MCFARM’s stated purpose is to provide low-overhead, cooperatively run marketplaces for vegetables, fruits, and related agricultural products grown and produced in Mendocino and nearby counties. That matters in Gualala because this market is part of the same certified system that sponsors and coordinates markets across the county and adjacent counties to support direct marketing under California regulations.

The partner list also shows that Gualala CFM is connected to organizations working in food access, agriculture, and local infrastructure, including the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Good Farm Fund, North Coast Opportunities, the Ecology Center, and the USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program. That framework places the market within a practical regional effort to keep local farm sales visible and operating.

What you'll find there

The vendor roster at Gualala CFM stretches well past a produce-only setup. Farms sit alongside prepared food, sweets, handmade goods, household items, and practical services, so a single stop can cover groceries, lunch, and a few nonfood errands.

The names also point to a market with a strong maker presence in addition to agricultural sellers, with bakers, artists, textile makers, and body-care vendors all represented in the lineup.

• -Pick up vegan baked goods and sweets from Anna’s Bakery.
• -Order wholesome food bowls, snacks, desserts, and drinks from Chico Rico.
• -Find breads and pastries from Cricket Hill Bakery.
• -Try Little Stacks Mini Pancakes for a prepared sweet option.
• -Look for produce and farm goods from Bee the Change Microfarm.
• -Shop farm offerings from McEwen Family Farm.
• -Browse produce from Solo Acre Farm.
• -Add goods from WildHeart Farm to your market run.
• -Seek out Eddie Ranch among the farm vendors.
• -Bring home lavender-linked products from New Homestead Farm/Mendocino Lavender.
• -Check EarthSpoke Farms LLC, Seven Farms and Bakery, and Kathleen’s Greens for more farm and food stands.
• -Take home honey from Roxy Bee’s Honey.
• -Browse crafts and handmade goods from Wildflower Krafts Collection.
• -See custom quilts from I’m Sew Sure Custom Quilts.
• -Find resin candles, planters, jewelry, and other resin products at S & J Designs.
• -Stop at Dr iPhones for iPhone screen repairs and watch battery installation.
• -Sharpen kitchen tools with Scott Miller Knife Sharpening.

The market calendar also includes MCFARM’s annual meeting on February 1, 2026, covering the election of President Casey O’Neill, Coastal Member Representative Caymin Ackerman, the re-election of Treasurer Gloria Harrison, and a rules change on second certifications.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest visit rule to plan around, and restrooms are listed as unavailable. The market’s Gualala address is 47950 Center St, which is the key destination detail if you are navigating directly rather than browsing multiple MCFARM sites.

Payment methods are clearly identified, which helps if you are mixing farm purchases with prepared food or craft shopping in one stop. Amanda Fairall is listed as the market manager contact, with a phone number and email connected to the market office. Those practical details matter here because the broader MCFARM network operates several markets in different towns on different days.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Gualala CFM, and the market’s materials also point to active tracking of EBT, SNAP, and Market Match within MCFARM operations. Payment methods are listed clearly for visitors, which is useful given the mix of farm stands, prepared foods, and craft vendors.