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Farmers Market

Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
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4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Owner description: Every Thursday night through out the year, the city hosts a delightful outdoor market/festival where local farmers sell the freshest fruits,... more » Owner description: Every Thursday night through out the year, the city hosts a delightful outdoor market/festival where local farmers sell the freshest fruits, vegetables and produce while local musicians and performers entertain the crowds. « less
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San Antonio, TX
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Great place to eat, buy fresh produce and mingle with locals. Get there early. Try parking In bank parking lots after 5, banks are closed. Absorb local flavor And people. Nice place to buy local items such as jams and local olive oils that are faboulas. Arrive about 530pm and you will glad you did. Streets fill up rapidly.a must... More

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Hermosa Beach, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I love farmer's markets in general, but this farmer's market is more of a fun evening event in downtown SLO. This would definitely be a great date, but also fun for kids and hanging out with friends. I think that if you are in the San Luis Obispo area and trying to get a taste (figuratively and literally) of what... More

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Royal Oaks
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Whenever I'm in the area I love going to the Thursday's Farmers market. It is the BEST market I've been to and I have been to many. The atmosphere here is upbeat and festive. There's lots to see and taste! I love the varitey of food vendors, artists, farmers, etc...There's lots of great music too! If you are in the... More

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Bakersfield, California
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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I visited the farmer's market Friday, April 6th. It wasn't my first time but is always a good time! The evening started out windy and surprisingly cold. Slowly the weather shifted and it became calm and comfortable. We tasted many food samples and ultimately had pulled pork sandwiches for dinner. Don't remember who we got them from. Definitely not McClintock's.... More

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Ottawa, ON
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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We were fortunate to be in town on a Thursday, the only night of the week that this sort of street fair happens. Great fun to walk several blocks that are losed to traffic. We munched corn on the cob and fresh strawberries while we took in the sights and sounds. Many cheap food options....a few of the bbq vendors... More

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Kingman, Arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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The Farmer's Market in downtown SLO is worth making the trip on a Thursday. The food vendors all have great food at good prices. (Just a warning-the line for F. McLintock's food truck/bbq tends to be long, but it moves quickly). In addition to all bbq and other various food vendors, the produce vendors are excellent. The produce at each... More

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Shandon, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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This Farmer's Market is where you go to see everyone you know. There are fruit and vegetable vendors, as well as crafts, food, musicians, puppet shows; all in the middle of Higuera Street. The street is closed every Thursday night for this "carnival feeling" event. Families with their babies in strollers, children, families, and singles checking out the possibilities (it's... More

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San Luis Obispo, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

SLO is easily in my top 5 of favorite cities and their weekly Farmer's Market is another reason why. Random Thursday in November and the street was packed with vendors and people with a great atmosphere.

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Brisbane, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

We were staying at the Madonna Inn for one night and headed down to the farmers market and had a great time. There was a great village feel and heaps of college students around having a good time.

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San Diego, California, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Have only been able to attend this once, as we're often not in town on Thursdays, and it was phenomenal! Everything a Farmer's Market should be. My only complaint is we got there too late to fully enjoy the experience. Go early and stay late!

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