Clinton Bailey Farmers Market

Not really a 5 star, but wanted to mention that despite hours listed on the website, the place was definitely NOT open «Saturdays 6:00am — 1:00pm.»

Lots of fresh fruits and veggies for cheap! A little bit off the beaten path, but worth it. When I went, there were only a few vendors (it was Sunday afternoon in the end of August), but they had an amazing variety of fruits and vegetables. I bought a good amount of produce including: green peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, bananas and peaches for $ 7! I was amazed at the savings. I would have paid at least twice that (if not more) at the grocery store. I would be interested to see this market on a busier weekend with more vendors. I will definitely be returning.

What an awesome market! Huge selection of flowers, plants, veggies, baked goods, and it even have a little shopping section for jewelry, etc. Everything was very affordable and the vendors were knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions.

Great farmer’s market! Cheaper than the Elmwood Bidwell, I think. I got three cucumbers, an onion, and a huge bunch of dill for $ 4 total (I was making pickles and needed more cucumbers and dill).
I definitely will be coming back for more fresh fruits and veggies!

I ended here because of Jessica’s review.
I needed some oddball plants which are relatively difficult to find. Among them is a «King Tut», a large papyrus. They also stock «Baby Tut’s» a cuter, smaller version.
The selection and pricing are fantastic. The owners are super knowledgeable, as they should be, of what they sell. In fact one of them stopped me from buying a plant because it was not what I was looking for. A point that was determined after speaking to them about my plans for it. I was looking for an ornamental grass plant and had picked up a «spike», which is a smaller, decorative plant used in pots and beds. I would have been pissed had I brought this home expecting it to take root and prosper aside my pool and finding it growing at a rate of one inch or so per year.
I won’t go on and on about the great selection of vegetable plants but I will finish my review by saying that I was thrilled to be greeted by the Lavocat resident cat. This is his second year there.

This place shines in the summer and runs full time then. The hours and offerings are reduced to weekends in the fall.
This place is a diamond in the rough. In the summer months you will find true ma and pa «pop up stores» using the back of a moving truck or pick up truck to sell seedlings and fruits and vegetables. There are some small time vendors that buy items wholesale and then resale it to the retailer here. But if you ask the right questions you can filter out those stalls and focus on the stalls that are truly doing a «local» thing.
My favorite booth is run by Bob and Bob (Pa and son-​in-​law combo) in southwest stalls 251 – 259 (only there May-​June). The are the real deal. When I asked what their farm name was… they don’t have one because they are hobby growers that grow amazing tomato and herb seedlings in their green house and when their «stock» is gone they are done coming to the C-​B market until next year. I can go on and on about the tomato plants available here but I’ll attempt to keep it succint. Although they do not stock any heirloom varieties (you can get them at another booth or next door at Lavocats Garden run by Younger Bob’s uncle in law) they have the most amazing, hearty selection of patio and container tomatoes that are about 2 gallons for $ 10-​$ 12. YES… you read that right. And NO I’m not overestimating the size of the plant/​container. I picked up a Lizzano, Tumbling Tom, and Patio Container for less than what the local nursery near my house was selling a smaller Patio Container Tomato for. Needless to say, the selection and quantity of these plants are better in May and the prices slowly get reduced after Memorial Day to promote clearance. They also carry herbs for $ 2 – 3 a pot. Generic 6 pack of veggies can be bought for $ 2 a pack or a flat (of 12 six packs) for $ 18. That’s a steal. I went to a local nursery and they were charging $ 18 for a flat (of 8 six packs).
There are other vendors here that sell a lot of flowers, hanging baskets, jams and produce (all at prices that are lower than the Elmwood Market).
The neighborhood isn’t exactly walking friendly nor are there any other attractions in the area but if you are looking to put in a moderate sized bed of veggies or flowers than it’s worth the trip out here.