Regular updates to market operations will be provided on both the City of Santa Monica & Santa Monica Farmers Market social media platforms and websites. (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @SMFMS).

CONSOLIDATED DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET LAYOUT (WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS 8 AM - 1 PM)

On April 18, the Santa Monica Farmers Markets will temporarily shift from three weekend markets to one weekend market on Saturdays in downtown.  The Wednesday Downtown market will continue to operate with no planned schedule changes.  These changes can help reduce the customer trips to multiple market locations to access different products and vendors. Customers can now access all available products at one market location and reduce the risk for customers, vendors and staff to potentially be exposed to COVID-19. By shifting to the downtown market location, there is more space to physically distance for the duration of the County and State Stay at Home Orders. 

HERE IS A DETAILED MAP FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 2020

HERE IS A DETAILED MAP FOR SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2020

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The City of Santa Monica is working closely with the Department of Public Health to monitor COVID-19 and local impacts.

As an essential service, the Farmers Markets will REMAIN OPEN as an option for shoppers to continue having access to fresh produce in an open setting while maximizing social distancing. All SMFMS will continue offering CalFresh/EBT for low income shoppers to access healthy produce and our Saturday market will continue to offer Market Match. The market's continuation of service will also minimize economic impacts to participating small farmers, so they remain able to serve the market community in the months and years to come. 

WHEN VISITING THE MARKETS

1. Please DO NOT visit the Santa Monica Farmers Markets if you are ill, experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness, including fever and cough.

2. Customers are requested to shop at the market only for essential food needs.

3. Consider coordinating with neighbors to SEND ONE PERSON to purchase items for multiple individuals or families, especially those who are over the age of 65, have underlying health conditions, or are pregnant.

4. To access the Downtown Farmers Market specific entry/exits points have been implemented, please enter on 2nd Street or Arizona Avenue at 3rd Court (see map above).  A limited number of customers will be allowed in the market at one time.

5. Facial covering and maintaining social distancing of 6 feet or more are REQUIRED at all times.

6. Limit your time in the market to under 30 minutes, essential shopping only. DO NOT LINGER OR SOCIALIZE IN THE MARKET. Please shop and exit. 

7. When approaching market stalls, look for the painters tape on the ground indicating space to form a line. While we recommend only two customers per vendor at a time at most stalls, we’ve taped out blue lines at roomier and more popular spots to safely allow longer lines. If additional space isn’t taped out in a place for you to stand, then keep shopping and come back when there is..

8. Do not touch produce, let vendors handle it for you.

9. Wash your hands thoroughly and often.  Extra hand washing stations have been added throughout the markets.

10. Wash produce upon returning home.

11. To limit exposure, the Farmers Market strongly recommends exploring alternative ways farmers are selling their food (pre-order options, CSA boxes, shipping, and more) 

12. Visit the City's website for bus routes and adjacent parking availability.

13. Stay calm, stay healthy and stay informed.

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