The Original Farmers Market
Meet Us at
3rd & Fairfax
3rd & Fairfax
Current Hours
Monday-Friday
9AM-9PM
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
10AM-9PM
10AM-7PM
10AM-7PM
Featured Merchants
Services
Stall
Ralph’s Key Shop
Every imaginable key can be duplicated or created at this Market institution. They can make keys for your car, for a special lock or home, all done in a few minutes. The array of key rings is unbelievable: all shapes, sizes, colors and materials, from plastic to aluminum.
Groceries
Stall 514
Marconda’s Meats
At Marconda’s, you’ll see the pro’s ordering at the counter every day. The selection is amazing: a wide range of steaks and chops, roasts butchered to your specifications, ground beef and lamb, homemade Italian sausage (turkey Italian sausage, too) and a New York hot dog which is simply sublime. Don’t neglect the exceptional array of cold cuts around the corner from the main counter.
Click here to learn about the DeRosa Family, owners of Marconda's Meats.
Shops
Stall E10
Cost Plus World Market
Coffees, teas, wines, housewares, cookware, candies, holiday decorations, soaps, lotions, and candles are all in this one convenient store. You can spend at least an hour going through the merchandise and you will always find something unexpected.
Shops
Stall 426
By Candlelight
Besides selling one of the largest varieties of non-leaded candles in Los Angeles, this store offers a restful ambiance in which to shop. You will find a rich variety of candles for your home or as gift items, from hand dipped candles, floating candles, lovely tapers (some in gorgeous iridescent shades that subtly glitter) to seasonal candle arrangements for all occasions.
Our History
In 1880...
The story begins
The story begins
Market Buzz
Tue Sep 29, 2026 @ 12am
Newsletter
October 2026 Newsletter
Our October Bugle is here! Read it for the latest news and updates at 3rd & Fairfax.
Tue Sep 15, 2026 @ 12am
Market Blog
Honoring Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
From September 15th to October 15th, celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by coming to the Market and supporting our Hispanic and Latino owned businesses!
Fri Sep 11, 2026 @ 12am
In the News
Sunset Travel Award 2026 Winner
Store
Vintage Style Farmers Market Magnet
This 2.5"x3.5" rectangular refrigerator magnet with a glossy finish pays tribute to the Market's early days (circa 1950) at the famous corner of Third and Fairfax.
Gilmore the Flying Lion Plushie
Snuggle up with our new Gilmore the Flying Lion Plushie! This plushie is made from super soft fabric and comes with fun accessories, including a removable jacket. Fun fact: this adorable friend is named after a real life lion who flew in Gilmore Oil branded airplanes! In 1930, Gilmore the Flying Lion accompanied pilot Roscoe Turner in many flights across the states promoting the Gilmore Oil Company. Gilmore the Flying Lion Plushie makes the perfect gift for anyone looking for a new cuddle buddy or for your favorite history buff.
Farmers Market Magnet
Our 2.5"x3.5" rectangular refrigerator magnet features a colorful illustration of our world-famous Clock Tower.
The History of the A.F. Gilmore Company
"A Family's Vision - Spanning Three Centuries" chronicles the history of the A.F. Gilmore company from the 1880s to present day. Sections cover the family's humble beginnings, Gilmore Oil, Gilmore Field, Gilmore Stadium and of course, The Original Farmers Market.
Compiled by members of the Gilmore family and the A.F. Gilmore Company, this book provides a rich inside knowledge of the the company's history complimented by rare archival photographs.
64 pages, paperback