The Best Local Farmers Markets and What to Buy in Season

Victorville residents filled reusable bags with corn and stone fruit at the Saturday market on 7th Street last weekend, where vendors sold local peaches for $1.99 a pound.

July brings reliable heat to the High Desert, pushing residents toward lighter meals built around what grows nearby instead of relying on shipped goods that travel longer distances and cost more at checkout. The shift aligns with the city's wellness push that began in 2024 when the Victorville Parks Department added nutrition classes at three community centers.

Markets on 7th Street and Green Tree Boulevard

The Victor Valley Farmers Market operates every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of 7th Street and Civic Drive, drawing 18 regular vendors who set up under pop-up tents. A second option runs Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Green Tree Plaza parking area on Bear Valley Road, run by the Victor Valley Wellness Initiative with support from the city health department. Both locations accept EBT and offer free parking within one block.

Market managers recorded 1,200 visitors across the two sites in the first week of July 2026, a 22 percent increase from the same period last year. Average basket totals came in at $18.50, with corn, tomatoes, and yellow squash moving fastest.

Seasonal items and next steps

Shoppers should look for peaches, early watermelons, and sweet corn still in the husk at both markets through the end of the month. Vendors recommend buying tomatoes on the vine for immediate use and freezing extra corn kernels for winter meals. The next Saturday market on 7th Street starts July 11, with the Wednesday market at Green Tree Plaza following on July 15. Arrive before 9 a.m. on Saturdays to avoid lines at the most popular stands.