The Hillcrest Farmers Market originally opened on the second Sunday in April 1997. It has been a big success since it first opened and still retains the reputation as “The Best” Farmers Market in San Diego County.

It was late in 1995 when then acting President of the Hillcrest Association David Cohen determined that Hillcrest needed a Farmers Market and that the Hillcrest Association was going to be the market sponsor and find a suitable location in Hillcrest to set it up. After much time searching for a site and with the help and influence of Susan Davis State Assembly Person at the time, finally a deal was made with the Department of Motor Vehicles to use their parking lot.

The market originally opened with 35 vendors and now has grown and reached its maximum capacity at the present site of 110 vendors. The majority of sales at the market has always been and continues to consist mainly of locally grown in season fruit, produce and flowers. Many of the local and California Farmers participating in the market grow their produce organically or with no pesticides. The market also hosts a large variety of prepared food and hot food foods with an emphasis on international cuisine. Additionally each week there are a large number of arts and crafts vendors participating each Sunday. There is weekly music at the market performed by the 7th Day Buskers.

The Hillcrest Farmers Market is open every Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm rain or shine and is located at the DMV parking lot at the intersection of Lincoln and Normal streets. Any questions contact market organizer David Larson at 619-237-1632 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it