Pasadena City Hall Wednesdays (Summer Evenings)

At 100 N. Garfield Ave., this summer evening market brings Pasadena shoppers to City Hall for a seasonal midweek run of farm goods and prepared foods. The Pasadena farmers market organization traces its work in the city back to 1980 and operates under the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department. At this location, the draw is a mix that goes beyond produce alone: fresh local fruits and vegetables, fish, meats, baked goods, juices, yogurt, pasta, and pantry items all appear in the vendor lineup. The result is a market that can work for a grocery stop, a snack-and-stroll evening, or a quick pickup on the way home.

What you'll find there

Fresh local fruits, vegetables, and farm products are central here, and the market also layers in seafood, meats, baked goods, dairy, drinks, and a few practical specialty vendors rather than craft sellers. That mix gives this Wednesday market a more dinner-oriented feel, with ingredients, ready-to-eat items, and pantry add-ons all in the same stop.

• -Pick up regular breads from Old Town Bakery.
• -Find regular breads from The Breadman & Bezian.
• -Shop seafood from West Coast Fish.
• -Look for meat from Watkins Cattle Company.
• -Browse oils and cheeses from Canto Sol.
• -Add oils and cheeses from Drake Family Farms.
• -Snack on fresh roasted peanuts and other nuts and seeds from Marvin's Roasted Nuts.
• -Order vegan-friendly vegetable side dishes from Dave's Korean BBQ & Kimchee.
• -Bring home granola, scones, and cookies from Sconeage Bakery.
• -Try French kefir European-style yogurt from Bonjour!.
• -Sip fresh pressed juices and specialty immune booster drinks from La Juguera.
• -Stock up on fresh salsas, chips, and guacamole from Salsas Acapulco.
• -Catch The Roasted Bean for fresh coffee beans on its alternating weeks.
• -Choose fresh and imported cheeses along with pastas from Fresco Pasta.
• -Get knives, carving tools, scissors, and gardening tools sharpened by True Edge Mobile Sharpening.

The broader market lineup also includes certified growers plus non-certified agricultural products, with vendors selling ranch-raised meats, fresh baked goods, prepared farm-fresh food, and floral and plants.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest policy to plan around for this market. SNAP/EBT is accepted, and the market organization also notes an information booth where shoppers can check in for program details. The Pasadena markets run under city sponsorship through the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, and the organization emphasizes certified vendors who sell what they grow, along with other approved farm-product sellers. One other useful distinction: the market does not permit craft vendors, so the focus stays on food, agricultural products, and related specialty stands rather than handmade goods.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Pasadena’s farmers markets, including this seasonal Wednesday evening location. The market organization highlights an information booth for program details, which is the place to sort out how benefits are used on-site. Payment information is presented clearly by the market, making this a practical stop for shoppers planning to use food assistance alongside regular purchases.