Stockton Certified Farmers' Market

Sometimes I feel sorry for people that live out in Spanos Park. Sometimes. They have a really nice shopping center..... BUT they don't have a grocery store and only one outrageously priced gas station. It is one thing that gas prices are up.... but the Chevron out there had diesel at $5.19 a gallon. From my neighborhood, I live relatively close to the Farmers Market at Dillards, my favorite strawberry farmers on Don and Hammer.... and Downtown is just a few exits away... okay... maybe 8 or 9.The market itself is just starting at this location... was kind of small, but had some of the regular booths that you would see at the other Markets. Apricots, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cherries, M & W bakery, 2 other bakeries, dog treats, fresh flowers, olive oil, nuts.... pretty much the usual. Don't drive by and think that there isn't much to offer. You will be surprised.Bring your dog.... I did!

Last year I would have rated them six stars. They've fallen from grace and here's why in one word...Spanos!I am not a Stockton native but rather a transplant; therefore, I have no allegiance to the haughty dynasty. Before you jump on me, I have frequented a number of the Spanos West shopping establishments, including the Farmer's Market.But there is a representative of this venture, a woman named Lynn who outright LIED to me. Upon opening for the season, I noticed this Farmer's Market increased their days to include Thursdays. I queried - what happened to the one adjacent to the old Circuit City building? She replied - "they are no longer there." I cannot fathom someone would lie to a customer's face. Did she believe me a fool? Did she think I wouldn't find out the San Joaquin Farmer's Market still thrives, directly competing with their days/hours?She went further to say the only other Farmer's Market in town was the one downtown. When I asked why the decision to "close" the one at Circuit City, she said the "businesses" at Park West "supported" the Market with publicity. Shame on you Spanos! You should care more about the farmers and consumers rather than the fact that you want more dollars funneled into your shopping center. (AND STOP HAVING MOUTHPIECES LIE TO CUSTOMERS AND YES, I AM YELLING!!!) This is not the wise and optimistic credo of one of my favorite movies, Field of Dreams: "If you build it, they will come." This is a classic "If you bring the farmers to us, we can ensure our great-great grandchildren's opulence."Let me reiterate - the Farmer's Market at Circuit City is alive and well - and in direct competition to this one. Competition in free enterprise - is that not the American Way?

Friendly people- lots of good looking produce. We purchased some hummus and pita bread from a very friendly lady who feed my boyfriend many hummus samples. The hummus and pita came from 1750 Doolittle Drive in San Leandro, CA

Very small compared to farmers market near the mall. Not much selection, prices are same as supermarket prices. Purchased plums from a sign "sweet plums", they should have called it "sour plums" because it was so sour!!!!!Sausage stand has great wieners but expensive $5.Not much bakery goods nor fresh flowers.Good for a quick stop but if looking to purchase lots of fruits & veggies I recommend the one near the mall.

This has got to be the tiniest farmers market I have ever seen. it is actually pretty funny how small it is. I think it may actually be about 10-12 little pop up canopies in total. They usually have a food truck and another 2-3 food vendors there. There is always one booth selling clothes and then the rest are a spattering of fruits/veggies, artisan products, and my favorite the bread and pastry vendor. I say my favorite because I think it is hilarious they resell product and sell it as fresh baked. The last time I bought a loaf of bread from them they didn't even bother to pretend they made it and put it right back in the packaging from the LaBrea bakery. With so many good farmers markets in the area this one is just a blip on the radar.

Wow! This market is great! The vendors and staff are helpful. I was greeted with a smile when I entered the market by a girl at the information booth. This service that I received by the vendors was great too! I will be returning to this market again. THANKS to the friendly environment :) Friendly