Friday at Arnold Field is Tuesday night on the Plaza with the volume turned down. Talk with growers, compare produce and plan the weekend table.
The market has served Sonoma Valley since 1985. Its year-round schedule matters: visitors see the photogenic summer fruit, while regular shoppers learn the quieter crops that carry winter meals.
What to buy
A bag for Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers Market.
Certified farm produce
Ask what was picked most recently rather than arriving with a rigid recipe.
Greens and herbs
Use them first; market freshness does not make them indestructible.
Fruit
Citrus takes over as stone fruit leaves the stalls.
Eggs and pantry goods
The right small addition can connect several meals across the weekend.