If someone says “meet me at the Tustin farmers market,” you’re already halfway into a mix-up. Old Town has midweek and Saturday markets on the same El Camino Real stretch. Summer adds the city’s monthly Sunset Market. Sundays have a separate certified market at The District at Tustin Legacy. Same city — different days, operators, and expectations.
Schedules change. Use this as a map, then check the official pages before you go.
Last checked: August 28, 2026 (PT). Always confirm on the city or county link.
How these get confused
Three things trip people up:
- Old Town isn’t one market. The city’s Vendors page says the Sunset Market farmers booths sit “in the same location as the Wednesday and Saturday Farmers Markets in Old Town Tustin.” That’s three rhythms on one strip.
- Saturday hours don’t match across official sources. The city’s News Flash and homepage say 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The Orange County Agricultural Commissioner’s certified-market list says 8 a.m.–12 p.m. for Downtown Tustin Saturday Farmers Market. Until those pages agree, check both — or go early.
- The District is a different market. It isn’t listed on The District’s own homepage or events pages. It is listed by the market operator and by the county Ag Commissioner. Different day, different neighborhood, different operator from Old Town’s Farm Bureau markets.
Quick comparison
| Market | Day / time | Location | Season | Farm booths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Wednesday CFM | Wed, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (county) | 474 El Camino Real (county); city: same Old Town spot as Sat / Sunset | Weekly on county list | Orange County Farm Bureau |
| Old Town Saturday | [VERIFY] City: Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; County: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Old Town; county: 474 El Camino Real & 3rd; city Sunset pin: El Camino Real & Third | City: every Saturday / weekly | City promotes; county lists OCFB contact |
| Sunset Market | 3rd Thu, May–Sept, 5:00–8:30 p.m.; 2026: May 21–Sept. 17 | City: El Camino Real & Third; calendar: Main & El Camino Real; county: 474 El Camino Real | Seasonal | City hosts; farmers portion via OCFB |
| District CFM | Sun, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | [VERIFY] Operator: 2411 Park Ave; county: 2243 Park Ave | Weekly Sundays (operator & county) | Farm & Craft Market |
Old Town Wednesday — Tustin CFM
Midweek certified market in Old Town.
- Time: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (OC Ag Commissioner)
- Where: County lists 474 El Camino Real. City materials put the shared market area at El Camino Real and Third Street.
- Expect: A certified farmers market. City Vendors page: Farm Bureau markets prioritize farmers and allow agricultural products, food, and handmade crafts — not service providers or info tables.
- Contact (county): Trish Harrison, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net · ocfarmbureau.org
Best for a weekday produce run.
Old Town Saturday Farmers Market
The one on the city’s homepage rotator.
- Time: City — every Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (CivicAlert). [VERIFY] County list: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Where: City: Old Town. County: 474 El Camino Real (and 3rd Street) — same El Camino Real / Third Street cluster as Wednesday and Sunset.
- Season: City calls it weekly / every Saturday; no winter close stated on pages opened.
- Contact (county): Casey Anderson, (760) 877-2619, ocfb@sbcglobal.net
Meeting someone? Say “Saturday Old Town market,” not just “Tustin farmers market.”
Sunset Market — third Thursday, May–September
A city special event that includes a farmers market.
- Time: Third Thursday, May–September, 5:00–8:30 p.m. (Sunset page). 2026 city schedule: May 21 – September 17 (Annual Events). Calendar also lists Sept. 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. start (EID 1705).
- Where: Sunset page — El Camino Real and Third Street. Calendar — Main & El Camino Real. County CFM — 474 El Camino Real. [VERIFY] Adjacent Old Town intersections; expect setup along that El Camino Real / Main / Third cluster.
- Expect: Farmer’s market, vendors, live music, beer and wine garden, food trucks. Non-profit booths apply through the city. Dreamers Markets runs a handmade/artist track inside Sunset (Vendors).
- City contact: tprd@tustinca.org (Stephanie Finn on the Sunset page; Vendors page also lists Brittany VanSickle or Jessica Castro / 714.573.3326 for non-profit vendor questions).
Best for an evening hang — produce plus food trucks and music.
The District — Sunday CFM
Separate from Old Town. Different operator.
- Time: Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (operator; OC Ag)
- Where: [VERIFY] Operator: 2411 Park Avenue. County: 2243 Park Ave (Barranca Pkwy & Tustin Ranch Rd). Both are in The District area. Not listed on thedistricttl.com when checked.
- Expect (operator): Certified market; EBT noted; produce, specialty items, handmade crafts, family-friendly games and music.
- Contact (county): Kelli Johnson, (562) 308-7364 or (949) 275-0872 · farmandcraftmarket.com
Best for Sunday morning at Tustin Legacy.
Old Town parking & construction
Still plan a buffer for any Old Town market.
City project page: work spans El Camino Real (First to Sixth) and Main Street (Newport Ave to C Street). Started January 5, 2026; page says through Summer 2026; FAQ says expected complete September 2026 (FAQ) — [VERIFY] summer vs. September. Expect noise, delays, temporary closures, dust/odors, pedestrian detours, heavy equipment. FAQ: construction hours Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., with intermittent lane closures and temporary parking removal.
Weekly newsletter for Aug. 24–30, 2026: single-direction lane closure at El Camino Real and Main (three lanes still open), plus sidewalk/tree and crosswalk work. City: “near the finish line”; businesses open. Updates: tustinca.org/oldtown.
Parking: City says three public lots in Old Town — use them when street parking is blocked. City map marks lots near Third & Prospect, Main & Prospect, and west of El Camino Real toward C Street. Parking map.
Weekend markets fall outside weekday construction hours, but cones and lost street spaces can linger. Sunset starts at 5:00 p.m., after the stated construction window.
Public Works: engineering@tustinca.org · (714) 573-3150.
Official sources
- Saturday market (city): https://www.tustinca.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=901
- Sunset Market: https://www.tustinca.org/1499/Sunset-Market
- 2026 event schedule: https://www.tustinca.org/988/Annual-Events
- Vendors / Farm Bureau note: https://www.tustinca.org/1557/Vendors
- OC certified market list: https://awm.oc.gov/service-areas/oc-agricultural-commissionersealer-weights-measures-33
- Old Town construction: https://www.tustinca.org/1515/Improvements-Coming-to-Old-Town
- District operator: https://www.farmandcraftmarket.com/tustin
- The District: https://thedistricttl.com/
Got a correction or a canceled week? Tip the desk: newsintustin@gmail.com.
Forrest Kelly / Tustin Media — https://tustinmedia.com/
Schedules change. Last checked August 28, 2026 (PT). Re-check the city and county links before you go.