Farmer’s Market of Monrovia

There are a few stalls at the market that have 5 star products. However, if you are going for fresh organic produce, don’t expect to find much here. This fair is not for health anymore or supporting local farmers. There is however plenty of baked goods and fast food. Sadly there is a petting Zoo were these poor animals are poked and prodded by children and trapped in a small pen so that some people can make a few dollars at the animals expense. It is nice to have so many people at a local event, but I wish the «farmers market» would be given back to the farmers.

This farmers market has become a lot better in the most recent years. Lots of different vendors in a great location, probably one of the best farmers markets I’ve been to. If you have nothing to do on a Friday evening and near in the area definitely stop by get yourselves some Bundt cake, a great sandwich from Jake’s or even some kettle corn. You won’t disappoint your taste buds either way.

Absolutely love this night market. Being around people and it’s pretty lively
A lot of foods: kbbq, cookies, pastries, breads, Mediterranean, popcorn, chips, Mexican food, veggies, and so much more !!!
My FAVORTE: shopping. Dresses and clothing are super cute here. Here’s a Thai style booth it was gorgeous every piece ! Shorts, skirts, and flows pants. And more cute clothing from ages babies — adults young adults. Around 20 – 28 women’s clothing but then again age doesn’t matter. Anyone can rock a piece of they are confident In it ;)
Will be back again with friends, even though it took 30 minutes to find our car after we parked. Street parking was easy but definitely a maze haha

This is a cute place to visit on a lazy Friday night. There is a petting zoo with pygmy goats and other small animals. A lot of stands that have random things such as baby clothing to jams. Not so much your typical farmers market with fruits and vegetables. I believe there was one stand but no much else. There was a Caramela’s Ice Cream truck which the bf loved. The guy was bored and chatted with everyone and passed out free samples. People are friendly and the streets were clean. Parking is limited so you might have to drive around to get a space.

I have been going to this Street Fair/​Farmers Market most of my life and have always enjoyed it! They have something for everyone, definitely worth a visit on a Friday night.

Been wanting to check out the farmer’s market that is open every Friday evening from 5pm-​9pm.
Arrived and it is different from the usual farmer’s market that I’ve been. It is so lively, with street performers singing and dancing with their live band, one was playing his violin, accompanied by his cute doggy.
The kids are having so much fun at the fair, there’s booth for them to interact with small animals like chicken, rabbits or even hide on the horses. And playground for them to play.
The adults are having fun shopping and eating away. There are many interesting booths out there. Booth selling street food: ice cream, corn cob, popcorn, cookie, cheesecake in a cup and many more. There’s also booth selling clothes, lamps, personalized flower pot and many more. You definitely have to check this place out if you have not been here before. It’s an amazing experience!

I have to agree with Ted C. This is a great way to spend a Friday night ! Ive been here the past two Friday’s and I truly enjoyed myself. I am reviewing under Monrovia farmers market because I could not find «Monrovia street fair «anywhere on Unilocal .
But I agree this is more of a community street fair than a farmers market but I think it’s the perfect blend of both. I feel completely safe with the crowd of people that this event draws in & my 18 month old loves it! We walk in his stroller and he enjoys the big crowd and all the live entertainment !
Pros:
Excellent DJ and games and raffle at the park
Awesome food selection
Variety of live entertainment
Great selection of booths
My favorite booth is the makeup booth
I got Anastasia brow pencils for $ 15 brand new and Nyx lip liners for $ 1.00
Great smells
Lively clean atmosphere
Happy Friendly people
Great live music performances from Night Shift of Citrus College
Clean porta-potty’s
Free parking
Fun atmosphere
Lots of activities for youth and teens
Community bonding at its finest
Cons:
can be a bit crowded when trying to squeeze thru crowd with a stroller
Homeless people in park after 10pm make me feel a bit unsafe to walk to my car with the stroller alone

Part swap meet part farmer’s market = one fun Friday night! I have never done any grocery shopping at this farmer’s market but it looks like they have a variety of offerings.
I have gone shopping with their little vendors (who have some very unique items great for the holidays) and taken a group of children to have fun on the bouncers. It is a nice change from pace for a family outing but the children (and adults) get a new outdoor experience.

I’ve been coming here for years it seems and it never ceases to amaze me how amazing this place is. Each Friday night this market lights up my life with music, and a fun filled atmosphere of arts and crafts and clothing and shopping and bubble art and so much more! There’s great pubs near by and food everywhere!!! It’s great for the kids too.
This seriously is by far the best way you could spend a Friday night out with family and friends and even by yourself or with your loved one.
It truly is the best way to get out and enjoy life. It’s a photographers wonderland!

First off, I consider this to be more of a «street fair» than an actual «Farmers Market». Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but I think there’s a big difference between the two.
That being said, I’ve been coming here for years, and I love this place. Yeah, there’s a few cheesy vendors selling cheap crap you can find online for a better price, but mostly you find local-​ish guys and gals selling things that matter to them — oftentimes the products of their own creation, their capitalism displayed in the noble attempt to build their own financial piece of the «American Dream».
It’s a charming place, full of good eats and things to do for the whole family. The animal farm, rides, and a few food vendors are down at the south end of Myrtle — so keep walking. The place is big (about 4 blocks) so there’s lots to see. A wonderful way to spend a Friday evening!

If your bored on a Friday night and not sure what to do or where to go check this little street fair out. Friday nights they have the street shut down for vendors to sell their stuff. They also have a mini petting zoo and a huge jumper slide thing for kids. They have booths that sell food, groceries, clothes, jewelry, art and everything else in between. The restaurants and bars are all open as well if you decided you didn’t want to pick up something from one of the food stands. The night market is open til 10pm, so it gives you enough time to go to one of the bars after or go and catch a movie since the theater is right there as well. The only down side to the night market is that parking is hard to find! So try and go as early as you can or else your going to be parking very very far. And I heard that over the summer they have live bands as well.

I love, love, love this place! If you have a little one, it is the perfect place to go! I’ve been coming here for over a year and each time I go, I discover something new.
They also have live music for dancing, lots of great food and beautiful arts and crafts and succulents. Perfect date spot as well!

Where’d all the vendors go?
I’m really only referring to the arts, crafts, and misc vendors here as opposed to the kiddie entertainment and produce, but I’ve been coming here for years and I’ve definitely noticed a decline in the number of vendors here. I mean we’re talking maybe 60% of what it used to be. Perhaps the company raised booth fees? I really hope they address this, kinda disappointing how sparse it is now. Fingers crossed, I used to love this place!

Nothing makes me want to break out in song à la Belle from Beauty & the Beast quite like Old Town Monrovia — and it’s the perfect setting for a charming Farmer’s Market like this one.
This market has been a part of my life for over ten years, and holds a very special place in my heart and memory. Every friday evening the quaint center of Myrtle Avenue is transformed by a lively group of vendors and visitors: a leisurely stroll will show you the likes of balloon artists, local bands, goods ranging from handmade jewelry, purses, soaps, and candles, to freshly baked muffins, sticks of honey, savory dips, and beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices. There’s a petting zoo for the kids, as well as a bouncy slide. The scent of kettle corn follows you all the while, tempting you as you take in the sights and browse the great variety of stalls.
It’s the quintessential small town market, and attracts people from all over the greater Los Angeles area. Over the years it’s been easy to notice the increase of visitors; although the bigger crowds inevitably impact the overall experience, it makes me happy to know that these local businesses are reaching a greater demographic and have more chances to promote their products.
Sadly it closes down at 9 pm, but in case you’re not ready to go home, plenty of great businesses on Myrtle stay open later: bars, restaurants, ice cream and frozen yogurt, and you can even catch a late movie at the Krikorian.
Whenever LA starts to feel a little too cold and big, or I start to feel a little too small, I make the drive over to Monrovia’s Farmer’s market. With kettle corn in hand I skip along, humming and smiling and feeling right at home.

I love the city of Monrovia. The street fair is always chill. Cool tents, cool people, and is great place to take a date. You can find almost anything you need.
I come here to get food (pretzel me), shirts (vinylsaurus) and other treats. Please come.

This is probably the best Farmer’s Market I’ve ever been to in Southern California. It keeps getting bigger and better every year. They sell fresh fruits and vegetables as well as honey. If the season is right, you might find pumpkin, champagne grapes and pomegranates. They have a really good shrimp cocktail vendor, a candy apple vendor, a firewood pizza vendor, fresh tamales, funnel cakes, mini donuts, baked goods, etc. At the end of the market, there’s a petting zoo and a bounce house for kids. I would recommend getting here between 6−7pm. By 8pm, some vendors start to tear down their booths.
This Farmer’s Market is definitely a must-​visit, especially if you’re a local. You never know what you might find. There’s no admission. Parking is free. What are you waiting for?

This is the best farmer’s market in all of LA. It’s a farmer’s market with produce + music, crafts, shopping, browsing, walking. It’s in the middle of the town square where there are rows of shops and restaurants. (I think I saw a Pinkberry in there) There are kiddie games, slides, rides and ponies. It’s so much more than a farmer’s market. It’s a mega market. It’s a festival!
I didn’t see the petting zoo which was a disappointment but the ponies made up for it. $ 5 for a 3 minute pony ride. My two year old loved it. They have a harness for little ones so they don’t fall over to the side. It is kinda sad seeing the ponies tied up like that but since my son is all about enslavement and bondage it was alright.
My first stop was Rudy’s Mexican Grill. At first I was like, «Sweet! Mexican street food». Then I realized it was set up outside the brick and mortar and my excitement deflated. Their red sauce is slightly smokey and hot. The chicken tacos (3) was stewed in some veggie broth. The tamales (2) were alright. The chili and jalapeño tamale was good but the chicken tamale tasted old. The masa was a little tougher than I like, maybe because it wasn’t made fresh that day? They have tables set up which makes it convenient to sit and eat. No salsa for tamales or to go containers for tacos which I think is bull.
On to the crafts! Tons and tons and tons. If you like to walk and browse for hours this is the place for you. I usually pass up the crafts section cuz they are kitschy and overpriced but I found myself stopping at several vendors. I actually bought a few candles from Cellar Door candle maker. These are quality candles! I’m picky about the fragrance in my house and these were above my standard. I got the Tokyo candle and a Verbena Ginger. This is good stuff. Better than the stuff I got in San Francisco, on par with the fragrance that I purchased from Thailand. The candles are a little pricey but you get what you pay for. $ 12 for a small candle and $ 20 for a large candle. $ 25 for the diffusers which are my fave. They would make a great mother-​in-​law gift. He doesn’t have a shop, just the tent. You have to get a candle here, I’m tellin ya. Nicest guy ever too.
There were maybe 4 produce vendors but they had everything I needed at the right price. There were crispy sweet grapes for 3.50/lb. 25lb bags of oranges for $ 10! I bought a zucchini for .80. Some of the produce vendors sell grocery items like Dole bananas so watch out that you pay attention to what you are buying.
There’s a nut vendor there that is phenomenal. They don’t use butter or oil. Just nuts sugar, cinnamon and salt. Guilt-​free nuts! The pecans are soft and meltingly tender, The almonds are crunchy and substantial. My toddler loves the pecans because they are sweet and easy to eat. I already regret not buying a bigger bag. I bought the «buy both for $ 8». Worth it. Get more.
The musicians brought an atmosphere unlike any farmer’s market. Usually it’s some anonymous rocker that wants to be discovered. The musicians here are on a much higher level. There was a old mexican guitar guy who sang like he had lived for two hundred years. There was a violinist who elevated the ambiance. People often look down on people who bring children to classical shows. Monrovia market is a place where children can be exposed to classical music. The guy even waved at my kid mid-​stroke!
People are polite here! I mean the people who come to the market, not just the vendors. When I go to Santa Monica they’re pushy, mowing you down, talking over you when you’re clearly next in line. It’s so family friendly here. People don’t mind kids running around or awkward stroller navigation.
This is a great place to hang out with the family on a Friday night. You may not get all your produce for the week but definitely this is a must see destination. MUST SEE I TELL YOU.

Wow. One of the best farmer’s market I’ve been to so far in SoCal — along with the Hollywood one. I live relatively close to here and have been wanting to come for a while now. Finally decided to stop being lazy.
Parking: Its Monrovia. Plenty of free street parking.
Atmosphere: Live music. Tons of People. Free Samples. Friend Vendors.
Food: Like I said, this is prob one of the best farmer’s markets I’ve been to. They sell a wide variety of things including fresh produce, foods, baked goods, clothing, souvenirs, lamps, paintings, etc.
My favorite food/​vendors were:
Konafa: Wow. If you love desserts, this is the place for you. Great Egyptian dessert that will make you crave for more. Sample it. Buy it. Help Kids. Help you stomach.
Potato Swirl: I’ve had plenty of these at fairs and carnivals before, but there were they these good. Maybe its because they fry them to order? You can literally see them frying it. The potato is crispy and slight sweet.
Pita Chips and Dip: Lemon Pepper pita chips with a Pesto and Feta Cheese dip = Amazing. Lemon Pepper pita chips with a Spicy Garlic Dip = Even better.
Dolce Monachelli’s: Sampled their Italian Rum Bundt Cake and bought 3 of them hahaha. Wow. This is a must try here. If you don’t plan on buying, TRY avoiding the sample. I dare you to say no to a free sample and not buying this amazing cake!
Ceviche: Got the crabs and shrimp ceviche. It was pretty average. Few shrimps and crab as expected.
Passion Fruit Agua Fresca: Amazingly fresh. Sweet and slightly sour. Good drink.
Definitely will be back often to sample and buy more food from vendors and for the Konafa!
P:S: Only opened Friday nights. Great alternative if you are looking for a chill Friday night.

This is, by far, my favorite of all the best Farmers Markets I’ve been to. Located in Old Town Monrovia on Myrtle street, this market is on a Friday night so it’s much much more festive than other Farmers Markets. Kiddie playhouses, petting zoos, more meal venues (BBQ ribs to die for) and other venues that are extremely generous with their samples. This is a great event for the family or a date and it’s lined by some excellent local restaurants and shops (ramen, Irish pub food, gourmet pizza).
I really got the feel of classic Mid-​West America and that’s an observation for Old Town Monrovia in general. Seriously, it looks like something out of Its A Wonderful Life and I’ve seen that movie, like, 8731 times, roughly. The local farmers or artisan bakers and cooks are all so personable and love to chat with everyone and share their passion for their craft. Make no mistake, They’re there to sell because being genial doesn’t put food on the table but it’s still communal and when they pitch their product, it’s with an aw shucks smile.
Highlights:
–Carmelized pecans
–extremely rich butter rum cake (had a total cakegasm and I surrendered to gluten completely)
–Rosemary basil lemonade
–awesome spicey avocado dip
–sesame cookies
Plus: almost every vendor takes credit cards. Amex included (Chinatown, are you taking notes?)

Lots to browse! Lots to eat! Arts and Crafts! Hennas! Clothes and Accessories!
Adam the AWESOME Piano/​Violin man!!! Friendly people! Affordable!
MR. TEA’S BOBAS with their best Thai teas and other teas! They also serve hot Lychee Green Teas!
Old Town Baking Co with delicious breads! Tommy’s Shrimp Cocktail!
Fresh Produces!
Funnel cakes!
Candy Apples!
Kettle corns!
Peanuts!
Piazzas!
Jakes Road house!
MBS Baba Food for some yummie hummus/​pita bread, etc.
YEAR ROUND! FRIDAYS 5pm-9:30pm (summer hours started early this year!)