Sarasota Downtown Market Tops Nation's Farmers' Markets

America's Farmland Celebration ranked markets nationwide based on public votes, with Sacramento Midtown leading California.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Organic Food

Screen-print poster illustration of woven baskets of tomatoes, greens, and squash beneath a striped awning, in mustard, teal, and rust. — Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market ranked first nationwide in America's Farmland Celebration public voting, drawing 10,728 votes from across the United States. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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America's Farmland Celebration released its list of top farmers' markets based on nationwide votes. Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market ranked #1 nationwide with 10,728 votes, while Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market ranked #1 in California with 2,422 votes.

Why it matters

The rankings highlight local farmers' markets as community hubs for fresh, locally grown food and offer shoppers a public-vote guide to notable markets across the United States. For residents nationwide, the list points to markets with strong community support.

Sarasota Downtown Farmers' Market drew 10,728 votes to rank first nationally, with Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market second at 10,065 votes. Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market, which has ranked first in California for three consecutive years, drew 2,422 votes.

The players

American Farmland Trust

American Farmland Trust is a national nonprofit organization that works to protect farmland and promote sustainable agriculture across the United States.

The details

The rankings were based on nationwide votes and released through the annual America's Farmland Celebration by American Farmland Trust. Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Market Square at 20th and K streets, and Historic Folsom Farmers Market ranked second in California with 210 votes.

Every Saturday, Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The rankings list was published on November 4, 2026.

Culture Shift

The annual America's Farmland Celebration public-vote rankings, run by American Farmland Trust, reflect a broader consumer interest in buying directly from local growers at farmers' markets. This year's results show the Sarasota and Sacramento markets drawing the strongest community support.

Shoppers can visit Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Market Square at 20th and K streets. The rankings give readers a starting point for finding farmers' markets with strong community followings in their own region.

The takeaway

Farmers' markets with high community engagement, like those ranking at the top of this list, can be a practical place to buy fresh produce directly from local growers. Checking operating hours before visiting helps shoppers plan their trip.