Performances & Events

Farmers Market

The UC San Diego Farmers Market has celebrates local farmers and food vendors.  This campus tradition dates back to 2004. Under the coordination of the Campus Performances and Events Office, the Farmers Market takes place within the Epstein Family Amphitheater.  The amphitheater is a state-of-the-art performance venue located in the center of UC San Diego, steps off of the MTS Trolley Line.

Event Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater
The Farmers Market is most Tuesdays during the Academic Year. 

Fall Quarter: October 1, 2024 – December 3, 2024 (except October 22, 2024
Winter Quarter: January 7, 2025 – March 11, 2025
(some dates in the Winter Quarter may be affected due to construction in the Amphitheater)
Spring Quarter: April 1, 2025 – June 3, 2025

The UC San Diego Farmers Market accepts applications throughout UC San Diego’s academic year. We host Farmers/Growers, Packaged Food Vendors, and Unpackaged/Prepared Food Vendors. At this time, we are not accepting Crafters/Artisans. Submission of a vendor application does NOT guarantee a spot at the Farmers Market. Thank you in advance for your interest in joining our Farmers Market! 

FAQs

The Farmers Market is open and free to everyone, you do not need a ticket to enter

The closest parking structure is the Gilman Parking Structure.

Please visit the UC San Diego transportation website for more information about parking on campus. 

We are also off the Blue Line – UC San Diego Central Campus Station stop. 

Most farmers and vendors accept credit, debit, and sometimes contactless cards. If using cash, please bring small bills so you can pay exact change if possible. 

  • Fill Out Vendor Form
  • Seller’s Permit 
  • Updated Health Permit 
  • Wage & Benefit Parity (After Approval of Application)
  • Insurance with University Minimums (After Approval of Application)
  • Farmers | Growers 
  • Packaged Food Vendors
  • Unpackaged | Prepared Food Vendors

We have about 15 vendor spots, but we try to rotate vendors every quarter.

  • One (1) 10’ x 10’ space (size may increase with permission from the Farmers Market Manager 
  • One (1) 120 volt basic electrical hook-up (20 amp)
  • One (1) vendor parking permit
    • If you have multiple vehicles, you must pay parking for any additional vehicles ($4.50 an hour or daily maximum $36 – we encourage carpooling in the vehicle that receives the permit or take the trolley – we are off the Blue Line “UC San Diego Central Campus” stop)
  • Access to nearby restrooms
  • One (1) 6’ x 1.5’ table
  • Two (2) chairs
  • One (1) umbrella or canopy 

UC San Diego Departments and Organizations (limited space).