The Truckee Meadows sun is relentless, your basil plant is already crispy, and the grocery store’s “local” tomatoes have traveled farther than most of your Tinder dates. Lucky for us, Reno’s farmers-market circuit is basically a produce-powered block party running all summer (and beyond). Grab a tote, cue up the “Truckee River” playlist, and let’s make your next grocery run the most fun you’ve had in a parking lot since high school.
Riverside Farmers Market | Year-round Sunday staple
Tucked into the shade of Idlewild Park’s duck ponds, Riverside runs every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain, shine, or unexpected mid-July sleet.
This is Reno’s only true year-round market, and the organizers flex that status with a hyper-local lineup: regenerative produce, pastured meats, kombucha brewed five blocks away, and a vendor who somehow turns Nevada sagebrush into soap.
Dogs lounge under picnic tables, a string band covers Fleetwood Mac, and free yoga pops up on the grass—so yes, you can work on your chakras between mushroom tastings. Plot your Sunday game plan here.
Village Farmers Market on California Street | Tree-lined Saturday classic
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., June through September, the Booth Street canopy fills with growers, bakers, and that one knife-sharpening guy who always has a crowd.
Shaded sycamores keep temps tolerable while you browse more than forty stalls—loaded with stone fruit, artisan cheese, and enough sourdough to start your own carb cult.
It’s run by Shirley’s crew, so expect slick organization, ample parking, and a pop-up espresso cart fueling your impulse purchases. Get the vendor roster.
Tamarack Junction Farmers Market | South Reno Saturday haul
Down in South Reno, the Tamarack Junction Casino lot turns into a dawn-patrol produce mission every Saturday, May 31 through September 27, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Because the stalls set up next to a casino, you can grab a latte—or, let’s be honest, a celebratory mimosa—inside before cruising rows of valley peaches, pasture-raised eggs, and bouquets that make the roulette tables look drab.
Shirley’s crew runs the show here too, so expect tight organization, a mix of familiar growers plus a few newcomers testing the waters, and more than enough free parking to keep the early-bird crowd sane. See the opening-day vendor list.
Reno Food Systems Farm Stand | On-farm DIY vibe
From April to November, the nonprofit opens its Mayberry Drive field every Sunday, 3 p.m.–7 p.m., turning rows of kale into a mini-market and U-pick playground.
There’s dirt under your shoes, bees in the sunflowers, and staff who can tell you exactly which compost pile your carrots grew from—locavore cred unlocked.
Bring your own container; they’ll weigh your haul of rainbow chard and let you harvest herbs straight from the beds. See what’s ripe this week.
Village at Rancharrah | Third-Thursday boutique bash
The former horse ranch turned glam mixed-use hub hosts a mini-market every third Thursday, 3 p.m.–6 p.m., April through October.
Picture rosé tastings, handmade candles, and micro-greens arranged prettier than your last birthday bouquet—all framed by ivy-covered brick and a live acoustic set echoing off posh patios.
Parking is simple, vibes are Instagram-gold, and spending $12 on a gluten-free pop-tart somehow feels like self-care. RSVP to next month’s shindig.
Local Harvest Farmers Market at Legends | Marathon market vibes
Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 29 through November 22, the parking lot behind Scheels transforms into Sparks’ longest-running produce runway, complete with Sierra views and bargain-hunters rolling past with outlet shopping bags.
The extra-long season means you’ll start with spring asparagus, peak with midsummer peaches, and close out with enough late-fall squash to tile a tiny house, all while a chef’s demo sizzles nearby and kids lobby for one more turn at the fountain by Sparks Marina.
Parking is vast, strollers are welcome, and on busy days the place feels like a mini food festival.Check this Saturday’s vendor map.
Sparks UMC Tuesday Market | Midweek produce fix
Tucked into the south parking lot of Sparks United Methodist Church this Tuesday-only affair runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 3 through September 24.
Because it lands squarely between weekend markets, locals treat it like a mid-week fridge refresh: bins of still-dewy berries, corn sweet enough to skip dessert, and tomatoes that taste like summer vacation in fruit form.
A handful of bakers and jam makers round out the stalls, and there’s ample room to push a stroller without practicing dodgeball moves. See this week’s vendor list.
Tips for taming the stalls
Cash is still king—many vendors swipe cards, but signal drops faster than a pebble in the Truckee when crowds surge, so tuck a few twenties next to your reusable produce bags.
Arrive early for peaches, late for deals; growers would rather discount than drive leftover zucchini back up the mountain.
July afternoons get toasty; stash a small cooler in your trunk so your chèvre survives the drive home (your future salad will thank you).
Most markets are pet-friendly, but bring a collapsible bowl unless you enjoy side-eye from a panting golden retriever.
Chat with the farmers; they’ll tell you which melons were picked at 5 a.m. and which ones are merely impersonating ripe—plus they might slip you a recipe that turns humble beets into dinner-table legends.
