Locally grown, seasonal produce—purchased straight from the growers—is just one (big) perk of perusing your area farmers’ market, but did you know many also sell items like honey, eggs, nuts and fresh-cut flowers? It’s the perfect place to while away a balmy summer day. Check out the list below for 10 can’t-miss markets near you.

1. Ivy House parking lot (Cedar Ravine at Main Street) in Placerville, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon

2. North Main Street parking lot in Sutter Creek, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon

3. Historic Folsom (Public Plaza and Historic Railroad Turntable), Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

4. El Dorado Hills Town Center, Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

5. Jackson Library/Ace Hardware in Jackson, Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon

6. Bell Tower (Main Street) in Placerville, Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to dusk

7. Burke Junction parking lot in Cameron Park, Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon

8. McGee Park in Plymouth, Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

9. El Dorado Hills CSD parking lot, Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon

10. Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Fridays from 3-8 p.m.

— Megan Wiskus / Photo by Aaron Roseli