There’s a rhythm to Saturday mornings here, and for a lot of us it runs straight through Historic Downtown. Coffee in one hand, canvas bag in the other, weighing strawberries while somebody’s dog sniffs hopefully toward the kettle corn stand — the Upland farmers market is one of those small-town rituals that makes this corner of the Inland Empire feel like home.
Whether you’ve lived in Upland for decades or you’re just getting to know the area, this guide covers what you need for a good market morning: when and where it happens, what you’ll actually find at the stalls, a few local tips, and the other farmers markets nearby worth adding to your rotation. One honest note before we start: market schedules do change, so if you’re making a special trip, give the market’s social media pages a quick check first.
When and Where to Find the Upland Farmers Market
The Upland Farmers Market & Street Fair runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Historic Downtown Upland, set up around A Street and 2nd Avenue — the listed address is 217 E. A Street, Upland, CA 91786. Historic Downtown Upland’s event calendar bills it as the Upland Farmers Market & Craft Faire, and the double name tells you what to expect: farm stalls filling one side of your bag, local makers and crafters filling the other.
The setting is half the charm. Downtown Upland’s old storefronts, antique shops, and cafes make it easy to turn a produce run into a slow morning out. And here’s a detail newcomers often miss: the Upland Metrolink station sits right at the edge of downtown, and Metrolink actually lists the farmers market among its San Bernardino County destinations — so it’s a genuinely car-optional outing if you’re coming in along the San Bernardino Line.
What happened to Thursday Market Night?
If you’ve been in Upland a while, you probably remember 2nd Avenue Market Night — the Thursday-evening market that ran roughly 5 to 9 p.m. down 2nd Avenue during daylight saving time for close to twenty years. Old listings for it still float around online, but the Saturday market is the one you can currently count on: as of this writing, Historic Downtown Upland’s own events page lists the Saturday farmers market, not a Thursday market night. If an evening version comes back, downtownupland.org is where it will show up first.
What You’ll Find: Vendors, Produce, and Food
The produce side of this market leans genuinely local. Recent vendor rosters have included Finca Bonita, growing organic vegetables, fruit, and herbs in Riverside County; Garcia Farming, bringing citrus, eggs, and produce from Riverside County; Huerta Del Valle, an organic community farm right next door in Ontario; MP Family Farm with vegetables and berries; and Bee Natural Honey with raw honey, bee pollen, and natural body-care goods. Lineups rotate week to week — which is part of the fun, and a good reason to go more than once.
Beyond the produce tables, regular offerings run from farm-fresh eggs, bread, and honey to hummus, coffee, jams and jellies, organic teas, fresh seafood, plants, cookies, beef jerky, kettle corn, and handmade soaps and lotions. The craft-faire half of the market adds local artisans, so it doubles nicely as a spot for gifts you won’t find at the mall.
The market bills itself as family-friendly and dog-friendly, and Saturday mornings bear that out — expect strollers, leashes, and a generally unhurried pace.
Tips for a Better Market Morning
Go early for the good stuff
The 9 a.m. crowd gets first pick of eggs, berries, and anything else that sells out fast. If you’re bargain hunting instead, the last hour of any farmers market is when some vendors would rather sell it than pack it — no promises, but it never hurts to ask politely.
Come prepared for Inland Empire weather
From June through September, our Saturday mornings warm up quickly. A hat, water, and an early start make a real difference. Year-round, bring reusable bags and some small bills — most vendors take cards these days, but cash keeps the line moving.
Shop with the seasons
Upland grew up as a citrus town, and the market still rewards eating seasonally: citrus and greens carry the winter months, stone fruit and berries own the summer, and fall brings squash and apples down from higher elevations. Ask the farmers what’s peaking — they’ll tell you exactly what to take home this week.
Make a morning of it
Downtown’s shops and restaurants are steps from the stalls, so build in time to wander. The downtown calendar adds bigger events through the year, too — as of this writing, fall 2026 includes the 2nd on 2nd street festival on September 12 and a Día de los Muertos festival on November 1; check downtownupland.org for current details.
Other Farmers Markets Near Upland
Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market (Sundays)
One town west, the Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market runs every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, year-round on Harvard Avenue between First Street and Bonita Avenue in the Claremont Village. It’s been going for more than 25 years and is run by the Claremont Forum, a nonprofit whose market proceeds support its Prison Library Project. Pair it with a stroll through the Village and you’ve got a full Sunday morning.
Rancho Cucamonga
Terra Vista Town Center on Foothill Boulevard has hosted a Saturday farmers market, but as of this writing the shopping center’s website lists the market as “coming back soon” without posted hours — so check its current status before making the drive. Between Upland’s Saturday market and Claremont’s Sunday one, though, Rancho Cucamonga residents are never more than about fifteen minutes from fresh produce on a weekend.
La Verne
Old Town La Verne has hosted a Thursday-evening certified farmers market at D Street and Bonita Avenue, historically running seasonally. Evening markets are the most schedule-sensitive of the bunch, so verify the current season before you go.
What a Market Town Tells You About Living Here
Here’s the realtor in me talking: a town that turns out every Saturday for its farmers market is a town with a healthy downtown and neighbors who actually know each other. That’s a real quality-of-life signal, and it’s one reason buyers who tour the neighborhoods near Historic Downtown tend to fall for them. If the market morning lifestyle sounds like yours, browse the current homes for sale in Upland, or look at Rancho Cucamonga homes for sale if you want to stay within an easy drive of two weekend markets. You can also use the map search to see exactly which listings put you within walking distance of downtown.
Thinking of Buying or Selling in Upland or Rancho Cucamonga?
I’m Duri Hussain, a local Realtor with Real Brokerage Technologies, and this is the kind of neighborhood knowledge I bring to every sale — because where you live is about more than the house, it’s about your Saturdays. If you’re weighing a move to or from the area, I’d love to help you think it through; I’m happy to talk anytime, ideally after we’ve both had coffee at the Upland farmers market. Call or text me at (909) 434-6966 or get in touch here, and let’s find the right fit for you.