Santa Monica Farmers Market Welcomes Autumn Harvest

Vendors at Arizona Avenue and 2nd Street transition to new seasonal crops this October.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Organic Food

Bold vector editorial illustration of a wicker basket filled with winter squash and legumes, representing the autumn market harvest. — Santa Monica Farmers Market vendors have transitioned to autumn harvests, offering a new variety of seasonal legumes, winter squash, and orchard fruits. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Santa Monica Farmers Market has officially transitioned to its autumn inventory, featuring a variety of seasonal produce from across California. Local growers are currently showcasing cool-season legumes alongside a wide selection of harvest-ready winter squash and orchard fruits.

Why it matters

This seasonal shift provides local residents with access to fresh, region-specific produce grown throughout California, ranging from coastal vegetables to Central Valley orchard harvests.

Vendors are currently offering 7 distinct varieties of winter squash, including delicata, kabocha, and honeynut. Growers from the Central Valley are also providing seasonal harvests of Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons, Satsuma mandarins, and pomegranates.

The players

Rocky Canyon Farms

This agricultural operation supplies the market with a diverse range of winter squash varieties.

The details

The market, located at Arizona Avenue and 2nd Street, now features cool-season legumes such as English peas, sugar snaps, golden snow peas, and purple peas. Shoppers can also find an array of cruciferous vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, puntarelle, chard, kale, and beets.

October 2026 marked the transition to autumn seasonal crops at the market.

Culture Shift

The market transition aligns with the broader push for hyper-local food consumption and sustainable agricultural practices. This shift mirrors the growing consumer preference for eating seasonally to support regional growers over mass-market distribution channels.

Shoppers can now adjust their grocery lists and meal planning to incorporate fresh, locally-grown autumn staples. These seasonal vegetables and orchard fruits are available directly to consumers through the market's recurring operating hours.

The takeaway

Embracing seasonal produce allows residents to rotate their diet based on local harvest patterns and environmental conditions. Incorporating these specific legumes and winter squash varieties can refresh your cooking routine with ingredients at their peak freshness.