The Jack Newe’s Farmer’s Market

I wanted to love this place. I’ve lived in Walnut for more than 20 years and support the local economy. I’m also an avid gardener. With that background, you can make your own decision on what I think about this farmer’s market. The rating is based more on overall experience, especially for a farmer’s market in the Walnut area, rather than the quality of the produce.
Pros:
— easy, free and ample parking
— a better variety of vendors than I expected based on the other reviews — although I wish they had a good bakery that does pretzels, German-​style, like in the Bay Area (not SF) or Scotland, two of my favorite farmer’s markets.
— price was actually not too bad, bought two bunches of Swiss chard for $ 1.50 each, green onions, a dozen fresh eggs for $ 5.50.
— Eggs were pretty good.
— I bought 3.5″ French lavender (L. dentata) and culinary English lavender (Lady Lavender) for less than $ 4. It was comparable to vendors online or the local nursery. The plants vendor knows her wares quite well.
— There’s a guitar player who plays tunes near the entrance — the tots like to dance along with his music and it’s cute. My mom donated because she liked some of his pieces. It was an overall nice ambiance at the market.
Cons:
— The produce is not too fresh. They looked fresh at the market. However, when you wash produce and cut into it, it should have a fragrance or aroma, especially the green onions. We grow them at home and they should release a scent when cut. These did not.
So, if you are just wanting to experience a Saturday out, it’s an ok experience. Especially if you like to buy produce at an open air market, then put it in the fridge and forget about it until it’s time to throw it out. But if you are a cook or a gardener looking for the freshest produce to actually eat, this place isn’t quite it.

Love this place! It’s a typical farmers market, what more can you ask for? Esp cause its super close to my house, while still being in the same city. Lots of parking available, so no need to fight people for it! I love buying bread, kale, and all sorts of veggies and fruits here. I know some people complain about the prices, but in reality is if you CAN’T pay for it DON’T COME here. Sorry I know its very blunt, but please know your place. Most of these booth that are selling these produce come straight from their own farms and we know farmers usually don’t make as much as they deserve. Also these produce actually last longer in you fridge, which means you will be able to finish it and not waste it by throwing it out = not wasting your money. Food for though? I think yes! Personally I love green beans, but I know they are one veggie that has intense amount of pesticide sprayed on to them to prevent the bugs from eating them. So in this cause I would rather buy organic ones! If you compare prices its actually about the same price as the ones that are non-​organic. I think people need to pick and choose what you buy at the farmers market, because I definitely agree certain items are way outta the price range I would pay! OMG there’s a tamale booth, so good definitely worth a try!

The Hollywood FM is great but out of my way, and I don’t find myself near UCI quite as much I used to. We don’t drive the kids to practice anymore otherwise I would have known about this much sooner, but like someone else here says it’s a great Saturday morning start…
In the Mt Sac parking lot and there’s no fee to park. Not really big, but has enough stuff for our interest, especially if you want a quick bite or if you want some fruit and produce at FM quality and prices. Summer season fruits are nice but remember to dress for hot weather and especially remember to bring a hat; all the goods are under popups but it gets hot nonetheless walking around the parking lot…
Stopped at a vendor to buy and share a Pork Belly Bun which was made fresh and delicious. We picked up a Strawberry Lemonade from another vendor for $ 1.50 which tasted more like a limeade than a lemonade but was refreshing anyway. Among other things there are tamales being sold and a shaded area with tables and chairs to eat which is nice…
These guys are a hop, skip, and a jump from our house so I can see us coming every now and then. I still go to the FM in Claremont on Sunday mornings sometimes because there are shops in the Village that I like whereas there’s nothing else really in the vicinity of Mt Sac that would bring us here otherwise…

Great little Market.
Did I mention little?
There are only a few vendors, but from what I saw and purchased, very high quality. Kudos to you, Mr. Newe.
The Asian greens, squash, long beans and herbs, were in HUGE and lovely fresh-​picked bundles, at $ 1.50 to $ 2.00a pop. (even if I didn’t know what they were, exactly, I am sure that is a great deal) I bought 2 ginormous bunches of Rainbow Chard (1.50 each) and some green onions that were longer than my arm (with the roots still on them!) for $ 1.00. I bought some pluots and some plums, too. I only had 10.00 to spend, wish I had more, I would have bought the 3 baskets of absolutely stunning berries for $ 9.00 (The same were $ 14.00 at Claremont Farmer’s market a couple of weeks ago)
There was also: Tamale vendor, the ubiquitous Kettle Corn, Mexican «Grill», a couple jewelry vendors, fresh flowers, hummus, breads, and an herb/​plants in pots for sale, too.
Other things I want to buy after payday:
HONEY– beautiful, heavy, jars full of the golden stuff, good variety, all Cali produced, starting at $ 12.00
GIANT avocados, the size of a child’s head, $ 3.00 each
GORGEOUS giant shitake mushrooms, other assorted ‘shrooms $ 12.00/lb or $ 5.00/ basket.
Oh yes, I will be heading back next week. It sure beats driving all the way to Hollywood or braving the Yippsters in Claremont.

A great Saturday morning starter. Love trying all the amazing flavors. Got some great goodies from Citrus Blossom Honey to Fig flavored greek yogurt to orchids/​beautiful flowers & treasures like opal & moss agate :)

Went here for the first time and it definitely was smaller than what I expected. My favorite was the guy in the middle that had different hummus, cheese and dips. So so good and delicious. I think if I went back it would be for that and maybe a few fruits & vegetables. I’m hoping they have more to offer when the summer comes.

Came here with some friends before studying to get lunch and some coffee. This Farmer’s market is located in the parking lot of Mt. Sac community college. This farmer’s market is pretty small and has about 20 stands. If you want some fresh fruits and vegetables and want to support your local farmers this is the place to go. There was a stand that sold trees such as lychee and jack fruit, I asked him a few questions and he seemed pretty knowledgeable.
For food and drinks: there is a coffee shop, a popcorn/​peanut stand, tamales stand, Mediterranean stand that sold hummus and petas, and the carbon grill.
My friends and I settled for the Carbon Grill.
Burrito: This Burrito is filled with chicken, rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce. Add another dollar and they’ll add a fried egg or potatoes. This burrito is enough for two people to share. I requested no rice.
Strawberry lemonade: pretty good, nice and refreshing. It’s $ 1.50 but refills cost a dollar.
Parking — Free, there is parking designated for the farmer’s market.

Ordered from «Something» Cater (cant remember) l: Chicken, egg, cheese, lettuce burrito with a side of red potatoes and a strawberry lemonade for a drink. Very good price (about $ 10 for total). Was delicious and filling. I love their egg and chicken!
I live right across Mt. SAC and always see this on the WEEKEND. Its super small, took us 8 minutes to look at everything. Nice for a quick stop but not much worth to buy (:

Not too many offerings, prices are on the high side. Items are indeed fresh though.

This market has limited offerings. Their prices are also ridiculously high. They don’t understand that they can move more merchandise by bringing down prices. There is a lot of waste, because they aren’t selling that much. The market is rarely packed, so they should create brand loyalty by offering better pricing. For one, a dozen eggs for 4 dollars isn’t going to make me budge. I would pay 2.5. They aren’t selling a ton of eggs, so I’m guessing there is a large amount of waste. Also, the prices for honey just aren’t impressive. 1 gallon for 66 bucks. That isn’t even tempting. There aren’t enough food snobs to buy this stuff, so I would suggest cutting their prices in half. I would buy eggs every week for 2.5 and a gallon of honey for 30 bucks flat. Other than that, there is barely any competition between the sellers, because the market is so tiny.:(

This place is a nicely sized farmers market and the vendors are very friendly people. You can stop to pick up some seasonal fruit and they even have a coffee bean vendor to supply you with your caffeine needs! If you need a quick fix then and there, they have some hot or cold java ready for the drinking.
I love the Greek food vendor with his endless samples of his ware. He will talk your ear off and feed you while he’s at it! He comes up with all kinds of combinations of his stuff to deliver a flavor packed sample that will leave you wanting more.
If you’re looking for more of meal, there is the Carbon Grill with the ever-​so-​friendly Lisa to prepare your delicious order. I personally favor the 3-​pound burrito but I always have to share it because I just can’t finish it all by myself. However, my dad has no problem doing so. He has one ever Saturday for breakfast. They load it up with chicken, lettuce, cheese, jasmine rice, pinto beans, salsa, guacamole and cream. You can ask for a chopped jalapeño (I always do) in there for an added kick.
Or you can try the tamales there too. They have so many options to pick from and it’s served with your choice of red or green salsa. You can also ask for no salsa if you have or are a picky eater. If you like them so much you’d like to share them with your friends, they also sell frozen ones that you can take home and have for dinner too.
There are also artisan vendors there who sell jewelry, wooden signs, jewelry and many other vendors selling just about everything you need.

My parents love coming to this farmer’s market! Maybe I’m a little spoiled and I’m used to the huge one at the Great Park in Irvine every Sunday, but this one’s a little small for my taste. However, according to my parents, the groceries here are fresh and the prices for certain vegetables (kale, anyone?) are actually cheaper over here than they are in Orange County. There’s a ton of parking in the Mt. Sac parking lot and some pretty good vendors that are set up. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth stopping by for.

I come every week to hit up Angelo’s farms. I can assure that they are an organic farm because I have been out to their farm. Their eggs are amazing and what eggs truly should be. I grab from another couple of vendors, but the bulk of my stuff comes from Angelo’s.
This is what a farmer’s market should be… lots of local farmers and produce.

This farmer’s market is located in the parking lot of Mt SAC, down the hill from my parents house.
Mom decided to check it out again today. and she wanted to get the white long bean.
We browse through the stalls. It was not crowded at all. theer are the usuals: kettle corn, food stalls, jewelry. But i was after the vegetables & bread.
the mostly visited stall is the asian vegetables vendor. i did see peculiar beans. it’s green bean on the table with 2 side kicks: the white and the purple beans. i wonder if they taste the same? $ 2/​lb.
mom bought some white peach from the korean fruit vendor. I bought squaw bread from the Muffin top bakery out of riverside. Crispy edge of the bread, soft inside. it was a little dry. but i guess if you put mayo or butter… it won’t matter. LOL.
i wanted to stop by the honey stall but since i was with mom, i didn’t. Cause i don’t want her to start yapping and telling me i shouldn’t be eating sugar… She’s probably right. but i love Honey!

I think I have been living in the desert far too long. I had forgotten how fabulous a true Farmers Market can be. This particular one located in the Mt. Sac parking lot is just the right size. Not too big that it is overwhelming with options. There are plenty of freshly picked fruits and veggies, even a vendor selling Asian produce such as bok choy. There are also plenty of certified organic vendors.
In addition, you will find handmade items (bags, hair bows, carved wood figurines). There are also fresh flowers and beautiful orchids. Hungry? If the free produce samples don’t fill you up, there is also a vendor serving up made to order Mexican food.
My favorite vendors, however are the Old Town Baking Co. with their wide selection of fresh bakes breads, my faves being the rosemary garlic sourdough and the cranberry walnut. My other favorite is the «hummus guy», Mike of Aris Natural Foods. His booth is in the center and he has a huge selection of yogurts, medittarenean dips and spreads, olives and cheese. Mike was creating various concoctions for me to try and it was hard to choose because I wanted to buy it all. I left with goat cheese with jalapeños, sun dried tomatoes, and skordalia with cayenne pepper. And since I live about 300 miles away, I am rationing them until my next visit!

Nice little farmers’ market!
Thanks to a review by Unilocal Friend, Imran K, this has been on my radar for some time.
We’ve got relatives nearby Mt. Sac and pass here on our way to their place a lot.
The quality of the produce wowed me.
There was a big booth with organics on the end for those who prefer that.
Prices were a bit high at all the booths, but that’s to be expected.
What I brought home was well worth it.
Picked up two kinds of sweet potatoes, Persian cucumbers & golden chard.
Too bad I bought fruits the day before.
Would have loved to buy some of the beautiful strawberries, mixed berries and tasty oranges.
Thank you to the vendors who were generous with the samples!
I’ll time my next visit so that I can buy fruit too!
There’s more than produce stalls here.
Some food booths, baked goods, craft items, honey and more.
Also very cool was being serenaded by two gents singing «Hey, Mr. Tamborine Man» and other folksy tunes.
Located on the campus in the southwest corner lot right off of Grand Ave.
Parking was easy & plentiful.
Only on Saturdays.
Even though this farmers’ market is small compared to most, you’ll probably find what you’re looking for.
Thanks again, Imran!
I always appreciate Unilocalers pointing the way to hidden gems!

Who is Jack Newe?
Whoever he is, he has a pretty nifty little farmer’s market going on. It’s small, but all of your bases are covered — fruits, veg, baked goods, honey, eggs and sometimes even chicken. Oh and don’t forget kettle corn, hummus, tamales and other little tchotchkes. I like the variety, freshness, good prices and of course, the samples! Is it just me or do fruits taste extra delicious when sampled at the market?
Be sure to check out the Carbon Grill and their ginormous burritos and super yummy strawberry orange lemonades!

FInally, the 57^th best littlest city, Walnut, CA has a farmer’s market!
Jack Newe’s is a cute farmer’s market, all things fresh, hand-​grown, hand-​made and handled with love every Saturday.
The majority of the vendors sell fresh vegetables, from your average giant carrots to warty bitter melons, and fruits, from your sweet strawberries to pluots. There’s also vendors that sell fresh-​cut colorful flowers, honey, almond roca, perfectly popped kettle corn, jewelry, cold and hot tamales, quesadillas and burrritos, breads and organic coffee.
One of the best things about this farmer’s market are the samples. Almond roca samples, I think yes! Seasonal fruit samples, I think double Yes! Full strawberry samples, I think triple YES!!!
What’s also great about this farmer’s market is the fact that vendors don’t just stay in their booths, they look into what other booths are selling and even buy/​trade a couple of things to support them. That’s what I call community love.
If you’re in the area on Saturday mornings, check it out and support the local people that make our community awesome. Happy exploring!
Also, no pets allowed. Thanks!

Small Farmers Market
most vendors sell produce, there are a handful of hot meals and specialty items offered at the entrance. parking is accessible. heppi day.

The Farmers market is located in the community collage with easy access and plenty of parking. All types of cooked and raw foods are available. Natural Honey, olive oil, all types of fruits and vegetables, nuts are plenty.
You are allowed to taste the fruits before the purchase, a man plays guitar and any donations are welcome.
I got celery, mint, cilantro, strawberries, grapes the packets start for a dollar each.
Want to stay healthy go to your farmers market.