Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market

The first time I made the trip out here I was pretty excited to have a market at all. Previous to living in Las Vegas I lived in the Seattle area and Austin. Those areas have amazing markets so I knew I would need to temper my expectations since Vegas would never be at that level.
This isn’t really a farmers market where you visit primarily for fresh produce. There is only one spot with fresh produce and the selection isn’t that great. Vegas isn’t exactly prime for growing produce so this didn’t shock me.
The main attraction here is all of the stands with local goods and foods. There are a couple of spots to grab food or lemonade to snack on while you shop. One of the best stands here is the local honey because it is über local, something I can’t even get at Whole Foods. I mainly come to the market for the honey because it really helps with my allergies. I also enjoyed the stand with sports’ posters made of retro team symbols. This took care of gifts for my dad and father-​in-​law. I love stumbling upon great gifts.
The location of the market is very convenient. They take over a large open area of the shopping center which makes it easy to move around. Parking is plentiful near the lot next to Lazy Dog and Andiron.
Overall, I wouldn’t repeatedly make special trips out to Summerlin just for this market. When I’m in the area I do like to stop in and grab a few things.

It is a smaller farmer’s market and had quite a variety of produce, cheeses, pastries and honey. Prices are a little steep. Is that because Summerlin is a high rent district? I cannot believe they cannot issue a receipt for our purchase. I really prefer going to the other outdoor farmer’s market scattered around the city.

Fun and a nice way to spend a Saturday. Downtown Summerlin is always a fun time to walk around, shop, and get a great lunch or dinner. The 3-​stars are just for the Farmer’s Market. Seems like the same vendors are there all the time and a few of them are rude. It could be because of them overpricing their products or no one visiting their booths.

Awesome group of vendors here at Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market. They have everything from nuts, dog food, popcorn, soaps and many more.
My favorite one is probably this small nut vendor/​stall called Peele Nuts. The guy who mans the booth is funny and knowledgable about his product. They very generous with their samples too. I bought 2 bags of the honey roasted for $ 14 and my golly, they are the most delicious nuts! I will definitely be back for more. If you are here, make sure you look for them at Peele Nuts.
Another favorite is the kettle corn stall (yummy and soft kernels of corn and delicious flavors). And lastly, Taste of Jamaica. If you are ever here, make sure you stop by and try their Jerky Chicken! The best!

I wouldn’t call this a Farmers Market.
A better name would be a small gathering of local crafters and one farmer.
Now I may hold Farmer’s Markets to a higher standard coming from San Diego where the Farmer’s Markets are vast and jam packed full of local farmers, local fresh food, and a great variety of products.
This was not that.
There were probably 14 small booths, and out of those 14 I would say that only 8 were actual foods and only 1 out of those 14 was actual produce… to call yourself a Farmers Market and have only one booth where the product was actually grown fresh kind of irks me. I long for the days where I could go down the the Little Italy Mercado every Saturday morning in Downtown San Diego and get my fresh produce, seafood, meat, breads, jams and jellys, fruit juice, and discover the local businesses.
This left me and my fiancé more than a little dissapointed. Especially since we drove thirty minutes to get there. We spent more time driving there than we actually spent at the Farmer’s Market.
We did however try some delicious Hummus, but that was the only shining moment of this «Farmer’s Market.»
You’re better off going to Whole Foods or even Trader Joes.

Not a traditional farmers market, but there is a small room with produce. Mostly, it is comprised of arts and crafts and a few food places. The vendors are all super nice and give out free samples. The meatballs are amazing, they give you a ½ meatball just as a sample! You can get coffee or a smoothie from the coffee place. The fruit smoothie was great.

Kind of a joke! I’ve been to many much better farmers markets. The produce area is a cluster… no signage on produce and no one to answers questions. Lots of strollers, people and pets standing around. The main produce area is the biggest offender. They need to get organized so people who «have a clue» can get in and out without climbing over lines that do not move because people don’t know where the line starts and ends. Now the prices. I’d say double what I paid at the University Market in Seattle 2 weeks ago… really???
Hopefully, time and experience will improve this market or I’ll just stick to Wholefoods.

Very disappointed in the Downtown Summerlin Crafts Market … there is no way I can call this a farmers market. No offense to the vendor, but selling t-​shirts and candles does not a farmers market make.
Went on Saturday just to get my weekly fix of Garden Grill vegan food. I know the rationale behind putting all the food vendors together, but the smell of all the dead animals wafting in the breeze was turning my stomach. And then to find Intuitive Forager inside with all the produce. Joy turned to sorrow when I saw the «cash only» sign. Who the you know what carries around cash these days? Break down and get the square app for accepting credit and I bet your sales go up.
I guess I’m just too used to Tivoli, where I can park in the garage, walk maybe 50′ from the elevator and start shopping. Here at Summerlin, its a good ¼ mile from any parking area to the market. Not convenient at all … especially in the heat of summer.

This Farmers Market is a bit on the smaller side. It is located under the pavilion from 9am — 2pm on Saturdays in Downtown Summerlin. As other Unilocalers stated, this farmers market is geared towards crafts (think: homemade soaps/​homemade beauty products), pantry staples (think: spices/​sauces/​honey/​oil/​vinegar), homemade dog treats/​pet products and food stands. They had live music during our visit with picnic tables to sit down and enjoy the food you purchased. There is a section for fruits and veggies (see pics). However, it was a small section hidden away inside a corner of the market. I’m sure they set it up this way so the fresh fruits and veggies don’t wilt away in the summer heat.
Things I loved:
Fido’s Fine Dining: I picked up some homemade gluten/​grain free dog treats for my French Bulldogs with allergies (yeah– they’re high maintenance piggy poos). $ 5 bucks.
A Spice Above: The hubs and I sampled their dips with pretzels and purchased 5 packs for 20 bucks (Kickin Tomato Horseradish, Cha Cha Chipotle, and Oven Roasted Garlic). No MSGs, No Sugar (in some– read the labels) No Preservatives, No Gluten in their spices. The lady working suggested we could mix the spices in ground beef or turkey for burgers with a kick.
Bistro Blends of Napa Valley: The hubs and I sampled various bread dips and marinades here and purchased 2 large bottles for ²⁵⁄₂₆ a pop (Rosemary Roasted Garlic Cabernet and Garlic Balsamic Bistro Oil). I really loved their Lemon Olive Oil and plan to pop by and purchase one of those. I think this item would be a great hostess/​corporate gift with a loaf of fresh French bread and a bottle of wine.
Taste of Jamaica: The hubs and I split a large plate of Jerk Chicken, plantains, yams, red beans and rice and slaw for 10 bucks. I’m a sucker for jerk seasoning and felt the chicken and plantains were finger-​lickin’ good (see pic).
Hot Tips:
Bring your own bags! If you’re planning on buying anything you’ll want to bring a reusable tote bag. It’ll get tiresome to carry everything in your hands and I wish I came prepared.
Bring CASH. I did see that a few stands accepted credit/​debit cards via the Square and Ipad payment processing. However, it is helpful to have cash venue at this type of venue (I hate cash but came prepared).
Prepare for the weather. It is hot and we’re in Vegas. There is shade under the pavilion. However, I would recommend going early since we’re in the midst of summer heat. Bring some water to sip on while you walk around to stay hydrated (or, purchase some lemonade/​water from one of food stands).
Final Verdict:
Yes, this venue isn’t extensive and isn’t truly centered around fresh fruits or veggies. However, I really loved my afternoon here and liked sipping coffee and walking around with my husband. It was busy and I enjoyed the live music and supporting the stands and checking out their products. Hopefully, the venue will expand with vendors over time.

Farmers Market? Hmmmm, not so much… More like a street fair without the yummy goodies you get in most cities. There were a ton of homemade body products available but priced close to Lush Products and with the store right there I’d definitely want to purchase at Lush… There were some unique jewelry pieces, homemade salsa, some baked goods… Only saw 1 store selling fresh produce! Overall kind of a disappointment… Okay if you’re in the area but wouldn’t go out of my way to stop by.

This isn’t a farmer’s market. It’s more like a craft/​food swap meet. Prices are outrageous. Seriously I could have gone to a strip café/​bakery and get a better deal. As for the gluten free/​organic stuff? I think places like wholefood, sprouts, have the same thing. Nothing super special. One of those you’ve been there once and that’s all you need.

I’ve been to this market a few times and it’s really convenient to have something like this so near my house. It’s a very nice and welcoming environment with quite a bit of options.
What I love the most about this place is that so many vendors sell vegan, organic or gluten free items which is great since its so hard to find items like this.
Only thing I wish it had more of was fresh fruits and veggies. While there are options available it’s not as much as I would expect from a farmers market

There’s no point in calling this a farmer’s market when there is only one stall selling a rather meager selection of fruits and vegetables — the majority are non-​organic. At this point, you are better off at the TJ’s on the other side of the mall. There are mostly vendors that sell various baked/​prepared food or arts and crafts. Eh… I think I’ll pass.

The venue is great for this event. There is supprt of cover, public restrooms tradfic control and regular shops once they open.
I’m not sure if the same vendors come every week, but this day, we had potato chip nacho’s, sauage maker, meat ball guy and a bakery. They have many pinic tables set up with cloth table covers, giving things a home feel.
There is fresh produce inside an empty shop, set up like the produce isle in the local grocery store and staples like pasta, spices and tea.
I also discovered several jewelry venders and other crafty inspired items like cutting boards.
Overall, it’s small, lots of food, some produce and high end crafts.

This isn’t a farmers market. Go ahead and call it a craft fair or an artisan goods market, but when you have ONE spot selling things that grow in the ground, it’s not a farmers market.
Selection of participating businesses was pretty good: various beauty concoctions and soaps, juice and coffee, some baked goods and honey, and a bunch of decorative knick-​knacks. There were a few food booths clustered together selling meatballs and tamales (at $ 30/​half dozen!?), but again– only ONE business selling fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately their name escapes me.
Unless you’re already hanging out at DS, I wouldn’t go out of my way to come here.

There were nice items, but disappointed that the farmer aspect was nearly non-​existent. Would like to see more than one small room with overpriced California produce and more space given to Nevada growers.
The expensive home décor stuff is out of place, enjoyed coffee from Chess House (woman owner, locally owned) and the herb mix bought at Bloomin’ Desert Herb Farm (locally owned).

…the last I heard, Farmer’s Markets contained the sort of things that farmer’s grow, harvest, and sell… not organic/​vegan baked goods, macarons, meatballs, and fused glass plates. Acknowledging, sure, that this isn’t the Midwest or California, where nature’s bounty is on full display at local markets in all but the worst of times, to call this a «Farmer’s Market» is offensive to farmers everywhere. Call it an upscale bakesale, or a suburban housewife swap meet, or a craft sale — at least be honest about what you’re trying to do.

I did a quick stop at the DT Summerlin Farmers’ Market after coming back from a hike.
I found some of the goods that friends had told me were available. As it was several hours after the market opened, I didn’t have the best choices available, but it was good to learn the layout and plan for the next Saturday.
It’s good to see China Ranch being there. It will save me some trips to Tecopa.

The Farmers market at Downtown Summerlin has become our new go to place on Saturday mornings. This market competes directly with the one at Tivoli Village however, it is more convenient to our house and is the reason we have been won over.
The current the growing season is providing several great vegies such as Shishito Peppers and Fava Beans. To our delight, products from China Date Ranch are available.

Located in the covered Pavillion area at Downtown Summerlin, you will be able to find parking reserved for the market closest to Lazy Dog Café. The Farmer’s Market advertises that they will be ongoing every Saturday from 9 AM — 2 PM.
We arrived around 1 PM and made our way around the stands; we noticed there weren’t too many people, maybe a few at each stand, with a lot of downtime. The market setup is somewhat in a star shape, with the center of the Pavilion being empty.
The vendors ranged anywhere from:
Artisan crafted, flavored and smoked salts from Laguna Beach, CA (Laguna Salts Company) — Very knowledgeable and down to earth guy running the stand is originally from Laguna Beach so he brings his surfer vibe and demeanor. The hibiscus salt is gorgeous and smells wonderful, large can be purchase for a pretty penny $ 17 (from my memory) or they also offer small to tiny sizes. Also you guys, their kona bean salt would be absolutely perfect on a vanilla bean ice cream. Just sayin.
Homemade bakery goods, pastries, pita bread and also wheat pita, from Ya Ya’s Kitchen (all natural, kosher) — such as corn bread, carrot cake, banana cake, coffee cake, macaroons that tasted like almond joy, smooth hummus in an assortment of varieties and a really flavorful pesto. We sampled the carrot cake and the corn bread; they were both equally moist and tasted like homemade quality and pleasantly not overly sweet. We made off with a large corn bread for $ 5. We honestly just wished their customer service and hospitality was better, we definitely didn’t feel the warmth or welcome.
We dabbled in some salsa tasting at True Foods which also sells at Whole Foods, I might add. Very refreshing and flavorful salsas. The death salsa was my personal favorite and not obnoxiously spicy (says the spice advocate.) They are sold $ 3-​$ 4 a tub.
Lastly, I smelled and sampled a variety of handmade aromatherapy hand and facial creams from Aromatherapy Garden made by Rosa and her mother. They really smell great and feel great, maybe a tad on the oily side, but that’s because they use therapy grade essential oils and butters, so just be careful when sampling on your skin, or you will end up being an oil slick like my fiancé (LOL). Jokes aside, the tiniest aromatherapy bottle was $ 8, but you might be able to work up a deal if you purchase multiple.
One thing that I noticed about most of the vendors we sampled today, was that they are all either already selling their product at Whole Foods or going to sell their product there soon. Just a tip, they will most likely be a tad cheaper if purchased from the farmer’s market.
Have a great weekend!