The Original Farmers Market

Meet Us at
3rd & Fairfax
Current Hours
Monday-Friday
9AM-9PM
Saturday
Sunday
10AM-9PM
10AM-7PM
July 4th Market Hours: 10am-6pm. NOTE: Many merchants have extended hours. Please call individual businesses for details.

Featured Merchants

 
Restaurants
Stall A11
BHC Chicken

NOW OPEN! First established in South Korea in 1997, BHC Chicken offers customers flavorful chicken fried to a crispy perfection paired with classic and interesting and popular Korean sauces and sides, such as fried rice and cheese sticks.

With over a thousand branches across the country, the franchise is now making the jump to the United States with their first location here at The Original Farmers Market.  

 
Restaurants
Stall 408
E.B.’s Beer & Wine

Serving marvelous beers (many on tap) and pouring from an ever-changing world-wide wine list, E.B.'s Beer & Wine is named for Market founder Earl Bell Gilmore. E.B.s is a great afternoon meeting spot and one of the coolest bars in LA.

 
Specialty Foods
Stall 432
Littlejohn’s English Toffee House
Michael Graves of Littlejohn’s turns out handmade confections from scratch every day – you can see him and his crew at work in the windows of the shop, often up to their elbows in chocolate or caramel or toffee. The result is nothing less than sweet heaven – many customers won’t even think of consuming other candy and fans make special trips to the Market just for Littlejohn’s exquisite creations.
 
Services
Stall A15
Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless offers full, personal professional service at their expansive North Market store. A complete line of cell phones, iPhone, Droid and other personal wireless devices are complemented by a wide range of authorized accessories and plans covering everything from phone service to data transmission. From talking to texting to today's technology, this store has it all.
Our History
In 1880...
The story begins

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Original Farmers Market World Cup Inspired Treats
World Cup fever is here and the Farmers Market will be the ultimate gathering place for live match viewings, fan celebrations, themed food and beverage offerings, exclusive merchandise, live entertainment and community programming from June 18-21!

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Los Angeles's Original Farmers Market

By David Hamlin and Brett Arena Since 1934, the Original Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax in Los Angeles has been at the center of the citys history, from the Great Depression to todays Great Recession. It has endured as one of LAs most treasured locations, drawing visitors not only from the city it helped mold but also millions of tourists from around the world. Authors David Hamlin and Brett Arena capture the Markets quirky beginnings, its enduring personality, popularity and eccentricities in a new book from Arcadia Publishings Image of America series. With the help of hundreds of rare archival photos made available from the Farmers Market owner, the A. F. Gilmore Company, the authors trace the evolution of the property through a rich history that reads more like fiction than real history. 128 pages, paperback.

 
Gilmore Oil 3/4 Sleeve Baseball Tee

This cotton/polyester Bella+Canvas unisex baseball tee with Kelly Green 3/4 raglan sleeves and collar features the trademarked retro "Blu-Green" Gilmore Oil logo. The perfect tee for anyone with an affection for Gilmore Oil history,California petroliana and automotive history.

 
Farmers Market Shopping Tote
Stock up on these practical eco-friendly shopping totes. Featuring the Farmers Market logo and Meet Me at Third and Fairfax moniker, these bags are reusable and recyclable. Green synthetic weave. (H) 13" x (W) 12.5" x (D) 8.5".
 
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
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