#57 of 98 things to do in San Luis Obispo

Farmers Markets

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By Cheers2life

“HUGE Farmers Market”

Mar 2024

Swung into SLO to checkout the Farmers Market. Parking can be crazy to find and it does cost $ just FYI to park on the street. They block off a huge section of streets for the market. There is soooo much they offer, buy, see and eat there. Totally worth checking out if you never have and you're into Farmer Markets.

By Rob S

“A Unique American Experience”

Aug 2024

One of the best farmers market/street parties in America. Downtown San Luis Obispo offers some of the best vibes anywhere and a fun place to visit on Thursday nights. Parking prices have been reduced for critics of high prices. A unique and memorable experience.

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dragon

San Luis Obispo, CA4 contributions

This is the best ! Thursday night fun.

Sept 2019

This is right in the middle of downtown SLO .Lots of people ,music ,drinks,fresh fruits
and vegies you can shop . Its one of the best farmers markets Ive ever been to .
There is so much to do I could never list it all and the BBQ at mothers is the best pulled pork oh my ...Its to die for .....YOU MUST GO CHECK IT OUT .......

Written October 2, 2019

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Skyler B

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Go to another Farmer’s SLO sucks!

Jul 2024 • Solo

Not recommended unless you’re willing to spend $25+ per person per plate of food or what ever you buy. Of course there’s little items like Cannolis and Corn you can get for a little under $10. Plus downtown SLO and the farmers are ran by hypocrites! They boast this “no smoking rule” for the entire city, but during farmer’s, everyone and their dog is smoking, even the police chief!! It’s crazy right? Seeing the police chief outside huffing and puffing a cigar with his cigar room buddies, outside in front of god and everyone, like he doesn’t have stupid laws to enforce? Plus the police can barely be found, usually if you need them, you can catch them all in a big group where you don’t need them grabbing a coffee or something unrelated to all of their job duties. On top of being overpriced and a place I don’t want to be if a catastrophe broke out, it’s so crowded! It’s like being in LA bumper to bumper traffic but standing up and walking. It’s more of a stressful “what am I getting for dinner today” vibe and it’s much easier to just order DoorDash from the restaurants on Thursdays or any other day. I would recommend giving downtown your patronage on any given day. It’s a wasteland of the selfish and the not very smart. Go to Pismo, Avila, Cambria, much more beautiful and much more to do.

Written July 18, 2024

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