South Pasadena Farmers’ Market Guide (History, Press & Full Vendor List)
Every Thursday, rain or shine, Meridian at Mission turns into one of SoCal’s most cherished farmers’ markets—4–8 pm most of the year (4–7 pm in winter). Steps from the Metro A Line (South Pasadena Station), it’s where neighbors, farmers, and school-teams converge. South Pasadena Farmers Market
A (quick) history
Established: 1999; operated by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for the last decade-plus. South Pasadena Farmers Market+1
Early press: LA Times noted the brand-new market back in Sept. 1999. Los Angeles Times
Community fixture: local outlets continue to cover it as an essential weekly ritual. The South Pasadenan+1
Where it is & how to get there
Location: Meridian Ave & El Centro St., next to the Metro A Line station.
Parking: City lots posted on the market’s parking map. South Pasadena Farmers Market
Current Farmers & Vendors (official roster)
Agricultural vendors (selected highlights; see source page for full details): Ace Ranch (avocados), Bernard Ranch (citrus/juice), Bill’s Bees (honey), Chuy Berry Farms (berries), Cuyama Orchards, Etheridge Farms (organic stonefruit & citrus), Gerwig Avocado Ranch, McGrath Family Farms, Sunrise Organic Farms, Underwood Farms, Valdivia Farms, Venegas Growers (flowers) and more.
Prepared & specialty foods: Breadman, Carmela Ice Cream, Dry Dock (seafood), Frog’s Organic Bakery, Mama Musubi, Mom’s Products (hummus/falafel), Seed Bakery (artisan breads), Shuck’s Oyster Bar, Stuffed Crepes, Tre Amici’s Pizza, Vegan Stop, Zaiga Kitchens (Indian), etc. (Full itemized list on the official page.) South Pasadena Farmers Market
Press & features to cite
Then: LA Times announced South Pas “got its own market” in 1999. Los Angeles Times
Now: community and lifestyle press keep spotlighting the market’s culture and vendors. Pasadena Mag+1