The Woodland Farmers Market

The Woodland Farmers Market traces its roots to planning that began in 1995, then officially opened in 1996 to give Woodland residents easier access to fresh local produce during the summer season. Its mission centers on bringing fresh and local goods to the Woodland community, with the market operating from one location in Woodland. That long run, paired with a nonprofit mission, gives this market a clear identity: a seasonal downtown stop built around local food access and regular weekly gathering.

Why it matters locally

The Woodland Farmers Market was started so Woodland residents could have easy access to fresh local produce, and that access goal has been part of the market since it opened in 1996. The market describes itself as bringing fresh and local goods to the Woodland community, tying its purpose directly to everyday shopping in town rather than occasional festival traffic.

Its downtown setting also matters. The market’s permanent home is on First Street in front of the Woodland Public Library, placing it in Downtown Woodland and alongside library programming such as Story Time on the grass in front of the library. The market’s own history shows it moved through several temporary homes before settling here, including the County Fair Mall, Freeman Park, Heritage Plaza, and Main Street.

What you'll find there

The vendor mix leans produce-first, with several fruit growers named directly and a supporting cast of bakery, prepared food, body care, ranch, and craft sellers. That makes the market useful for a grocery run while still leaving room for lunch, pantry items, and nonfood stalls.

• -Pick up extra virgin olive oils from Ciarlo Fruit and Nut, LLC, along with stone fruit used for jams and jellies sold at the market.
• -Find hand crafted soaps, lotions, oils, and body scrubs from Simply Handmade for You.
• -Shop Yanez FArms for produce including strawberries.
• -Look for apricots, donut peaches, fresh grapes, and cherries at Dhillon Farms.
• -Choose from pluot varieties, nectarines, peaches, and apricots at ahmad farms.
• -Stop by Irby Farms, which is listed among the market’s vendors.
• -Add Bamm Jammz, another listed vendor, to your round through the stalls.
• -Bring home baked goods from Uppercrust Bakery.
• -Grab a meal from LaBombonera Taco Truck.
• -Browse Casa Del Pan, a listed market vendor.
• -Check in with Greek Table, also listed at the market.
• -Browse candles from Anna’s Candles.
• -Visit Moua Farms, another listed vendor at the market.
• -Meet Olivewood Ranch at its market stand.
• -Look for Hungry Hollow Cattle Company among the vendor lineup.

The calendar also adds recurring family programming. Kids Farmers Market is described as a monthly mock market where children receive fake Market Bucks to spend, while Story Time is held on Saturdays by the Woodland Public Library in the grass in front of the library. Other listed activities include Creative Art Projects, Music, Health Screenings, and the annual Tomato Fest with tomato tasting and a salsa competition.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest policy to plan around here. The market is set up at 250 First Street, in front of the Woodland Public Library, and both the Saturday and Tuesday markets are located on First Street there. One visitor noted that the market is sectioned along a street blocked off from traffic in front of the library, which helps explain the setup you’ll encounter on arrival.

Restrooms are not available, so that is worth factoring in before a longer visit. If you need to reach the market directly, the listed contact is Sonia Mora at sonia@woodlandfarmersmarket.com, and the market phone is (530) 304-4563.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at The Woodland Farmers Market. A visitor also noted that some market vendors accept EBT, reinforcing that food-assistance shoppers can use the market as part of a regular grocery stop. The market lists payment details clearly among its visitor information, which helps when planning how to shop across produce, prepared food, and other stalls.