6333 West Third Street
(323)933-9211

The Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles started in 1934, with a group of farmers selling their goods on an empty tract of land at the corner of Fairfax Avenue and 3rd Street. That small venture became a big success, and today it is a thriving open air market, selling fine meats and cheeses, and fresh fruit and vegetables. It has more than twenty places to eat, and a wide variety of food to choose from. In addition, Farmers Market has many shops that sell a large assortment of gifts, souvenirs, magazines, toys, clothes, handmade crafts, and many other items.

Essentially, Farmers Market is an outdoor marketplace, with rows of shops and eateries, some of which are family owned and operated, and have been handed down from generation to generation. Inside dining is available at some restaurants, while patios are furnished in several places throughout the Market for outside dining. Aside from the restaurants and stores, Farmers Market also has a pharmacy, a police station, a bank, and a post office.  The Farmers Market is well known for the diversity and quality of food its  restaurants and booths serve. Dishes from all over the world -- French crepes, tempura, shish kabob, gumbo, burritos and pizza are only a few of the dishes visitors will find there,

as well as tempting desserts like English toffee, homemade ice cream and freshly baked pies, cakes and pastries. One of the best things about eating at Farmers Market is that it’s easy to "assemble" the meal of your choice. Take a main dish from one place, and go to another for a drink, then top it off with a dessert from some other booth. The food is good, the merchants are friendly, and the prices are reasonable.

Farmers Market is also host to many annual events, such as the Mardi Gras celebration and the Fall Festival as well as the Twilight Summer Music Festival and entertainment during the holiday season. Special foods, live music and even crafts workshops can be found at various places throughout the Market during those events, which are usually held on weekends.

Farmers Market is located at 6333 West Third Street, in Los Angeles. Parking is available at the adjacent lot, at no charge. Farmers Market is open during the summer from 9am to 7pm Monday through Saturday. On Sundays it is open 10am to 6pm. Winter hours are shorter, with the Market opening at 9am , and closing at 6:30pm Monday through Saturday, 5pm on Sunday. 

Insider tip: Farmers Market is a great place to go if you and your friends can’t decide on a place to eat. With all those restaurants in the same place, it’s easy to satisfy everyone’s cravings.