Aliso Viejo Certified Farmers Market — Saturday

My OC Certified Farmers Markets lists the Aliso Viejo Certified Farmers Market as a weekly Saturday event at Aliso Viejo Town Center, with the next occurrence falling on May 16, 2026. The operator’s site says the market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 26701 Aliso Creek Road, in the movie theater parking lot. The City of Aliso Viejo’s calendar also identifies the Regal Edwards Theatre parking lot as the venue for the recurring Saturday market. The available listings agree on the location and weekly schedule, though third-party event guides show older or conflicting hours. ### Where and when is the next market scheduled? May 16, 2026, is the next Saturday on the calendar, and My OC Certified Farmers Markets lists the Aliso Viejo market as operating Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Town Center. The address on the operator’s site is 26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, California. The City of Aliso Viejo’s event calendar describes the same market as taking place in the Regal Edwards Theatre parking lot at Aliso Viejo Town Center. Older city calendar entries reviewed online show both 8 a.m. to noon and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. time slots, indicating the hours have changed over time. ### Why do some websites show different hours? LivingMiVidaLoca’s Orange County weekend events page lists the Aliso Viejo Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon for the May 15-17, 2026 weekend. The city’s archived calendar pages and other local listings also preserve earlier 8 a.m. to noon hours. My OC Certified Farmers Markets, which operates the market, now lists Aliso Viejo on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A city post on Nextdoor, captured in search results, said the market was updating its hours to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which matches the operator’s current page. ### What does “certified” mean at this market? The Orange County Agricultural Commissioner’s office says California’s Certified Farmers Market program allows agricultural producers to sell what they grow directly to consumers. The county says inspectors verify that vendors are certified to sell the agricultural products they bring to market and review producer certificates, seasonality and growing locations. Orange County’s description of the program says certified markets typically include fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs, plants and cut flowers. The county also says markets may include other small businesses such as prepared food sellers, craft vendors and musicians, which helps explain why community listings describe both farm goods and ready-to-eat items at Aliso Viejo. ### What kinds of vendors are listed for Aliso Viejo? My OC Certified Farmers Markets says its Orange County markets offer produce, fruits, honey, eggs, meats and meals. Third-party local guides describing Aliso Viejo mention baked goods, tamales, hummus, yogurt and other prepared foods alongside farm stands, though those vendor descriptions can change week to week. The operator’s site includes a vendor section for its markets, but the search results reviewed did not provide a current Saturday-by-Saturday vendor roster for Aliso Viejo. That means shoppers can verify the market’s location and current hours from the operator, but should expect the exact mix of booths to vary. ### What is the most reliable place to check before going? My OC Certified Farmers Markets is the clearest current source for the Aliso Viejo market’s schedule, because it is the operator’s own page. The City of Aliso Viejo’s calendar supports the location and recurring Saturday setup, but archived city entries also show older hours. May 16, 2026, is the next listed Saturday market date, and the operator’s page says the Aliso Viejo event is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 26701 Aliso Creek Road in the Regal Edwards Theatre parking lot. Vendor and market details are available through My OC Certified Farmers Markets, while local event roundups such as LivingMiVidaLoca may still reflect earlier time slots.