Stockton, California

Love fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts? Homemade pies? How about great drives through some of the most beautiful orchards and farmland anywhere? You’ve arrived in California’s Central Valley, also referred to as “The Greatest Garden in the World” and the “Nation’s Salad Bowl” where fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy are produced, packaged, and shipped all over the world. Stockton and San Joaquin County have a long history of great agricultural operations. Some of our top crops include: almonds, apples, cherries, tomatoes, walnuts, and winegrapes. We are also famous for our blueberries, nectarines, peaches, and, of course, asparagus! We encourage you to take a drive through our countryside and stop at the small roadside farm stands. In addition to the freshest local produce you can find, many have homemade baked goods, offer wine tasting, and even make a great lunch! TIP: Remember, fresh produce is seasonal, so don’t expect a lot of activity in the dead of winter. Plan ahead and don’t be shy about calling and asking what’s in season!

In operation since 1947, The Fruit Bowl continues to provide the freshest and the best of local produce, baked goods, nuts, jams, local honey and olive oils, and Lodi wines. The Lucchetti family encourages you to stop in and enjoy the bounty of San Joaquin County. We specialize in tree-ripened fruit and fresh vegetables picked daily during the summer season. Just 3-1/2 miles east of Highway 99 on Waterloo Road (Highway 88), The Fruit Bowl is a great place to stop for lunch and enjoy our lawn and shade trees or pick up the perfect imported Italian ingredients to stock your pantry shelves.

Considered one of California’s oldest and most successful markets. Held every Saturday year-round from 5:30 a.m. until 11:00am or until sold out. The market has been around since 1979. It draws nearly 9,000 customers every Saturday. It has fresh flavors, produce, herbs, fish and sweets from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Korea, China, and India. Listed in Saveur Magazines Top 100 in 2007.

The Weberstown Mall Sunday Farmers' Market is organized by the San Joaquin Certified Farmers' Market Association and features a wide range of fresh and local fruits, veggies, and baked goods. Open rain or shine! Season/Hours of Operation: Year Round: Every Sunday, 8:00am to 1:00pm April through November: Every Thursday, 8:00am to 1:00pm