Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers' Market and Art Fair
Sunday: 10 am -2 pm
Paul Ecke Elementary-185 Union St (cross street Vulcan) Encinitas, California 92024
The Farmers market is located at the Paul Ecke Elementary school on the grass! About half the market consist of actual farm stands and is mostly (if not all) organic. There is often live, local music and artists. There is a little school garden and plenty of room for the kids to run around at the playground.
There are some gardening/educational type vendors (vegetable transplants, worm castings) as well as prepared foods like bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, desserts, etc.
The food vendors are quite good and there is usually a good selection. You can get smoothies, Indian food, Mexican food, sushi rolls, and that fancy place with the roasted balsamic artichokes, or try the spicy sausage with piping hot Gouda cheese in the middle stuffed in a yummy baguette along with 'kraut and spicy mustard.
There is a surprisingly great assorted of Vegan, Vegetarian and gluten free options for those with restricted diets. We sampled a delicious Vegan wrap with fries smothered in Vegan Jamaican sauce. We also nibbled on Vegan "ugly bars" a cornucopia of chocolate, craisins and nutty goodness.
The market is small enough not to be overwhelming, but varied enough so you can find most of what you need. You can also find traditional farmers market fare with seasonal, fresh produce including squash, sweet fruits, herbs, citrus, sprouts, avocados, dried apricots, red walnuts and figs.
You can find many local artists displaying hand made clothing, crafts, pottery, paintings, jewelry etc. On any given Sunday you can find eclectic and interesting pieces for gifts or your home.
This is another wonderful adventure to be had in Encinitas!
For more information on Farmers Markets in and around San Diego click on the San Diego Farm Bureau website
http://www.sdfarmbureau.org/BuyLocal/Farmers-Markets.php#leucadia
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