How can you say no to locally grown farm fresh fruits and vegetables?…read more I found out about Saturdays PLACERGROWN Farmers' Market by attending the Sutter Faith Farmers Market that happens on Thursdays. There are about twice the vendors here than at Auburn Faith. So let's see what we can get into! I picked up Leah around 9 a.m. and after waiting for her to finish getting ready, we pulled into the parking lot by 9:15. The parking lot is near the beautiful courthouseand was full. There is some street parking available and some parking a little farther away in downtown Auburn. It was a gorgeous morning for a walk. There were so many people! Some had their wagons filled with produce, eggs, crafts. They were walking their dogs... I even saw a few kids on leashes! As we walked up and saw, we were two very excited women to spend some money! We started with Rodriguez farms. They have BEAUTIFUL! GORGEOUS!! THE MOST AMAZING LOOKING STRAWBERRIES I HAVE EVER LAID EYES ON!! They looked so perfect, I most certainty had to get some. For $23, I picked up 3 over filled baskets... yes, it did seem expensive... but these strawberries were gorgeous, red throughout, and sweet. Worth every penny! Next, we were at Natural Trading Co, and they have organic produce. They were also pulling out so the stops with watermelon being displayed sliced open. Gorgeous fresh herbs in bundles... the sunflowers looked like they couldn't have been real, but they were (one of my favorite flowers). There were chili's and peppers, flowers.. and much more produce. It was a different vibe than next door, but they had a lot of produce Rodriguez farms didn't have. The mushroom tent was pretty amazing because they were showcasing their mushrooms and had information that described what each of their mushrooms tasted like... they've got one that tastes like chicken!!! That woman was fun and making deals as we were reading up. Next, the popular Zena foods! I have already had the pleasure of purchasing Zena Foods hummus before and the spicy and lemon dill I bought last time were so good, I decided to buy more on this visit. This man has every flavor available for you to sample. Do not hesitate to try a sample. If you check out the pics below, the sample is not some tiny thing. On this visit, I bought 2 regular hummus, 1 spicy, 1 jalapeno orange, and one that dip that had grape leaves wrapped about a flavored rice. When you buy 4, you get the 5th one free. Yum Yum Yum!!!!! The kettle corn tent was out here, too, but a about $3 more at this location than at Auburn Faith for the same size... I still have some leftover on my counter at home from my last trip to the midtown farmers market. Bella Familia was out there with their food truck making fresh wood fired pizzas. Maria's Mexican tacos was out there, too. If I didn't have to go to work right after, I might have stayed for tacos! We were walking out of this Farmers Market close to 10:15 a.m. and there were fresh eggs at the very end. Fortunately for him, he had sold out (unfortunate for us). This was a very successful Farmers market trip. Rodriguez Farms strawberries and Zenna Foods hummus and dips were the big highlight of my trip today. I am so excited to go back tomorrow and replenish my dips and strawberries!

On Saturday morning hubby and I decided to take a roadtrip out to this farmer's market after seeing…read moreit was one of the top must sees to visit in Auburn! It's a small farmers market, but still a lot of great vendors including 2 of my personal favorites, Greatful Bread and Zena Foods! The market also had booths selling fresh brewed coffee, tempting looking packaged teas, bakery items, cheese, spices and of course lots of fresh produce and for all those boujee folks out there, yes even eggs! You cannot leave less than 5 stars for bringing this market to the community that helps support small local businesses and farmers! We ended up purchasing some Chive Pockets for breakfast. After seeing a woman frying up this delicious looking option at Han-Yu Taiwanese Food we knew we had to try it! What are they? A traditional Chinese chive pie or flat dumpling, it was filled with fresh chicken, egg, rice noodles and chive. She asked if we wanted sauce for dipping and I'm sure glad we said yes, because it's VERY good and gave just the right amount of oomph the pocket needed! My hubby absolutely loved his! I would recommend this farmer's market and I'd return! You can find more farmer's markets in Placer County at @liveplacergrown on Instagram! SYOY! :-)

A smaller style boutique that happens to have organic food/produce/small amount of Organic…read moreproducts. GORGEOUS COLORFUL LOCAL FRESH EGGS!! The thrive on REAL CLEAN PRODUCTS The lady that was working there was very nice and helpful!! ORGANIC EVERYTHING!! I'm trying to eat as clean as I possibly can. I was born in the late 60's and my Mom went back to work in the early 70's. So we bought pre ready to make foods. Well after 50 years of basically eating crap for the most of my life I FINALLY realized "You ARE what you eat"!! OH and she was tasting these organic tallow beef potato chips! WOW!!! Reminded me of when I was a small child. I have not have REAL CLEAN potato chips since I was a toddler! Haha! I bought them too! Oh and their expensive lasagna noodles were soooooo great! I did not realize the little bag can make 3-9x13 casserole dish. So it wasn't as expensive as I assumed. I will be back!! And soon!!

Adorable Market! So many things you can't find elsewhere. I get regenerative bacon here, no grains…read moreno soy... Just pasture raised pigs. Almost impossible to find. I also get my corn chips and potato chips from here and they fry them in tallow instead of seed oils! They have connections with all the local farms, organic produce, dairy, eggs.....a must see.

She makes the best chicken pot pie I have ever tasted…read more I will be ordering this again for the Fall Holiday Season! Grazie, Maria

OMGee this place has been on list FOREVER! She is open the first three Saturdays of the month…read more Adrienne makes everything herself, wow round of applause!

The place is great-but the patrons it attracts are a problem. Very entitled type of people. The…read morevibe is wrong for me. If that type of energy, nose-in-air-better-than-you-entitlement, is not a problem for you, then you will love it here. The older people were great- it's just the 35 and under crowd that just ruin the vibe they are trying to create. So, as I said, just not for me. Love the decor and the whole idea of this place, just can't get down with the patronage.

We love having Fowler Ranch Brewery so close to home! It is a convenient and a fantastic,…read morefamily-friendly spot. The enclosed outdoor playground is perfect for letting the kids play safely while you relax, and they even have indoor toys to keep the little ones entertained. They offer a great variety of beers. I tried the mandarin sour this past weekend and it was really good. I'm definitely eyeing the watermelon beer slushie for my next visit! They have plenty of outdoor seating and a nice-sized indoor area. While they offer food, we didn't get a chance to try it this time, but we'll definitely give it a shot next time. They also host a farmers market and a pumpkin farm, which weren't open yet during our Saturday visit, but we can't wait to check them out when they start. It's the perfect spot to grab a cold beer while the kids stay entertained!

We have been purchasing Sinclair's meat for quite awhile now and it is delicious. THE BEST LAMB you…read morecan find in the Sacramento region, bar none. The prices are great and their meat buyers club is the best way to get farm fresh and locally produced products with no hassle. You just go to their website/meat buyers club and click on the order form. You choose what you want and how often, it is NOT DICTATED TO YOU like so many other wine, fruit, cheese and CSA baskets/ clubs operate. We try to get a delivery every month, but when we are vacation or out of town, it's nice to know we don't have too. Recently the hamburger we purchased made the family reunion BBQ a success- everyone raved, even the picky ones! It was the quality of the beef. Thanks Sinclair Family Farm!

Great product, friendly service. I love this farm! The meat is very high quality and so many…read moreoptions for purchase methods. Please don't ever go away!

Martynse Family Farm is open to the public on weekends 10 am to 5 pm. I hope one day to visit and…read morewalk around the grounds, which looks family friendly. So far, I have only visited the self service station outside the gate. The mandarins are lovely and uniform in size. The imperfect oranges still look great and appetizing to me and are the best bargain I have found. This farm is located close to Lincoln, CA and is closest to home! I think this will be my go-to mandarin farm. Martynse Family Farm is on the west end of English Colony Way, part of the mandarin orange trail in Placer County.

Placer County has a wine trail and also a mandarin trail! We've been coming here for over a decade…read moreand it's great to see how much this farm has added on. They have a small petting zoo with goats and bunnies. They have a covered picnic area where you can pack a picnic basket and take in the views of the fall foliage and orchard. They have Satsuma and pearl mandarins, so sweet and seedless. What I love and miss here was the farmer's dog Teddy, who has passed on. He would always greet me when I would stop in. RIP, Teddy.

Blue Goose has various fruits and veggies, but specializes in mandarins. There are fresh mandarins…read morewhen in season, but my favorite things are the glass jars of frozen mandarin juice (typically available year round.). Thaw to drink or use in recipes and marinade. Our favorite thing is to thaw the juice only slightly and eat it with a spoon. It is like the best sweet, tart and vividly flavored Icee in the world. The shop also has canned jellies, nuts, candies, gifts and decor from various local businesses and craftspersonds. Check out the freezer section for homemade pies to bake at house. The apple pie is phenomenal. Great staff, who are welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Great staff, selection and

Blue Goose Produce is open the whole calendar year. It's located on Taylor Rd in downtown Loomis,…read moreso it's one of the most convenient locations to sample and buy seasonal Mandarin Oranges. As of 11/19/25, which is early season, you can buy a 4 lb bag for $10. While I was there, one farmer was sorting the oranges out by size. Apparently, the medium ones are the most popular. You could buy small ones for $1.50 per pound. Mandarins were attractive and juicy. Update: It's the sweetest and easiest to peel of the three different bags I bought on 11/19/25. Blue Goose Produce is associated with Westview Growers. If I remember correctly, there are 1500 mandarin orange trees in their orchards, so you can buy mandarins there until April! Farmers are friendly and informative to chat with. In October 2025, I believe I spoke with the owner Mark about the Blue Goose decor. One antiquities specialist soon found him a large metallic goose after he requested it. He painted it dark blue himself. This goose gets outfit changes to match the holiday! His family has been collecting blue goose decor over many years, which you can find throughout the store. I learned that a female goose can just be called a goose. A male goose is a gander, and Gander Taphouse is in the same plaza. Yesterday I learned that mandarin oranges taste better a day or longer after they have been picked. It takes time for them to sweeten. You can find a variety of local farm goods here, such as honey, scented candles, Earth & Vine products, local Newcastle Mandarin Ranch products, and Petaluma Creamery cheeses. You can buy pies here. I might call ahead to ask about available flavors. You can find limited produce here. I've bought a large tomato, finger grapes, and a ruby grapefruit here. Fuyu and Hachiya Persimmons are currently in season and look beautiful. Prices resemble that of a farmers market. If you like to support local farms, please stop by Blue Goose Produce.

I absolutely love Newcastle Produce! I've frequented this wonderful place for many years, finding…read moreunique sauces and fantastic local products... but what I really go out of my way for are the scones and the coffee. They serve the incredible local java from Valiant Coffee which is my personal favorite for lattes and always lifts my mood. I live in Rocklin and a 25 minute drive for a cup of coffee might seem silly, but wow is it magical to me. The scones are unbeatable and they have the most unique and creative flavors. Lately I've enjoyed the s'mores scones and the mocha scones (which are made with decaf, in case anyone is worried) but they've always got something unique and delicious in the pastry case. My partner loves their BYO sandwiches for lunch, and while I haven't tried them, they look delicious. When I'm hungry I go for the outstanding avocado toast. Everything is locally sourced and the balsamic/olive oil they dress the arugula with adds a flavor bomb that I can't get enough of! Service is always kind and courteous, and they give you a sticker for every espresso drink or sandwich you order... the 10th ones are free. Go support this wonderful local grocer/deli/coffee shop. I'm sure you'll leave with something enchanting.

Very good sandwiches whether you create your own or off the menu. The pasta and potato salads were…read morevery tasty. Friendly staff. A good variety of specialty stuff to purchase. The store is clean and well stocked.

Interesting it says they are closed? We stopped in and they are definitely open!…read moreBut NO PEACHES. Peach season is done? Nice big stand and friendly people, although I am questioning buying jams or flour that is sitting on a shelf on the sun and heat? Mmmm might stop in later in the season when it cools off for apples I guess

I love this place. During summer, I visit weekly to order cases of peaches. These are the most…read moredelicious peaches I have ever eaten. Coming from a ranch and farming family. I've never tasted peaches this delicious. The price is right, the staffing is kind and the quality of fruit is undeniable. I highly recommend this ranch to anyone looking for a sweet peach treat for summertime. They are located at multiple farmers markets around Pleasant County. Go check them out you won't be disappointed.

I was staying at a nearby hotel and wanted to check out the area. I've never heard of Nugget…read moreMarkets and decided to check it out. It reminded me of Sprouts, but much bigger and with a better bakery selection. I love grocery stores and enjoy wandering around looking at everything. I enjoyed wandering around Nugget. Spacious, clean, and great customer service. All produce was fresh and the bakery was well stocked with fresh baked bread. I wish I lived closer because I would be here every week.

This may have been the nicest Nugget I've ever visited. We don't have a Nugget close to home, but I…read morewas in the area and decided to pop in to see if there was anything that caught my eye. The shop is set up in an interesting way where you enter through the produce section and snake around to the main shopping area. I thought this was cool at first but realized the way they have it set up to get back to produce you either have to go past the cash registers (which I think they don't want) or loop back around to get up front again. I typically like picking up produce last so it's on the top of my cart/basket so I ended up heading back that way at the end. The rest of the shopping visit was pretty typical and I loved the selection of items they had. I ended up picking up some cheeses, yogurt, noodles, and grapes during this visit. The prepared section did look nice, and if I hadn't already eaten lunch I would have grabbed something here. The staff member who helped me was friendly too.