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La Jolla Open Aire Market

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 9:00am

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La Jolla, CA

Hillcrest Farmers Market

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 9:00am

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San Diego, CA

Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 9:30am

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Leucadia Farmers Market

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 10:00am

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Encinitas, CA

Solana Beach Farmers Market

Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 12:00pm

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Pacific Beach Tuesday Certified Farmers' Market

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 at 2:00pm

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Coronado Certified Farmers Market

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 at 2:30pm

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Coronado, CA

Otay Ranch Farmer's Market

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 at 4:00pm

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Chula Vista, CA

Little Italy Farmers Market

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 at 9:30am

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Ocean Beach Farmers Market

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 at 4:00pm

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Linda Vista Certified Farmers Market

Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 at 2:00pm

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North Park Farmers Market

Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 at 3:00pm

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Scripps Ranch Farmers Market

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