In early October, the farmers' market at Fort Mason in San Francisco is a wonderful hybrid of late summer and early fall produce. There are big, blushing heirloom tomatoes and piles of bulging Kabocha squash. You can sip on hot apple cider and sample slices of still ripe plums. With its location next to the water (not to mention its variety of cookie and dumpling vendors), the Fort Mason Farmer's Market is a great way to enjoy those sweet San Francisco fall days. Here are some highlights. More

The market was filled with fall treasures: pomegranates, quinces, crispy Asian pears and winter squash, as well as the lingering delights of late-summer like heirloom tomatoes, Rosso Bianco eggplants, and every grape variety imaginable. More

When traveling through the rolling corn fields of Eastern Pennsylvania, it's hard to limit the number of stops one can make at this or that roadside farm stand. Thankfully, the Kutztown outpost of Renningers Antiques and Farmers Market kills several birds with one convenient, folksy stone. The market stalls are teeming with Pennsylvania Dutch classics like sauerkraut baked beans, shoo-fly pie, pretzels, horehound candy (who still eats horehound candy?!) and all manner of cured meats. More

The Bethany Beach Farmer's Market—which closes for the season on Sunday, September 11th—packs a solid 15 growers into the PNC Bank parking lot just a block away from Bethany's main boardwalk. For a small market, they've done a nice job assembling a wide variety of vendors; you'll find everything from standard fare (corn, cheese, heirloom tomatoes) to the more exotic (mushrooms, honeycomb candles and cupcakes, handmade lavender soap). More

Despite the late summer arrival of heat-wilted afternoons, the chill of the evening skies and whispering hints of autumn are signs that the farmers' markets in the Northwest are coming to a close. So to finish out my own season for Market Scene out in Washington state, what better way to bid farewell to summer than from my own backyard—welcome to Duvall, just northeast of Seattle. Won't you visit for a final stroll through our little market? More

Whether it's a permanent market building, or a designated market day on which the locals seem to flood in from the surrounding areas, most towns in Ecuador boast a thriving market culture. These markets are a stunning place to get a look at Ecuador's diversity of produce and culture, not to mention the place to eat some of the best food in the country. Check out photos of the indigenous produce, whole roasted pigs, and more. More

Central Square in Cambridge has grown into an important food destination and the Central Square Farmers' Market gives lovers of fresh, local food another reason to visit the area. At the Kimball Fruit Farm stand, chef Steve Johnson had packed boxes with as much produce as he could carry back to his restaurant Rendezvous in Central Square. We also spotted chef Tony Maws shopping for Craigie on Main, around the corner from the market. Check out photos of the pumpkin blossoms, peaches, early pears, shell beans, and more beautiful produce. More

Temecula is primarily known as a destination for wine tasting but it's also home to an excellent farmers' market that matches, if not rivals, the best markets in San Diego (which, trust me, is saying something). Besides ready-to-eat food like crepes, gyros, and sambussas, there's also an extensive selection of fresh fruit and produce, most of it at very reasonable prices. Some stellar deals include the stone fruit for for $2 a pound, mini baskets of summer squash for $2, and three pints of fresh-picked strawberries for $4. More

La Boqueria has to be one of the world's greatest markets. Located just off La Rambla, the busy pedestrian-friendly boulevard, it's a must-visit for any serious eater in Barcelona. The colorful, abundant aisles are packed with tourists and locals alike shopping for Jamón Iberico, fresh fruit, seafood, all sorts of animal parts (tongues, heads, and organs galore), eggs, fresh juices, nuts, cheese, and olives. More

The Attleboro Farms Farmers' Market is hosted by Attleboro Farm on Sundays and draws a nice variety of vendors from across Massachusetts. While it wasn't exactly bustling, the market had a constant stream of customers while it was open noon to 4 p.m. Here are some snapshots of the honey, fresh produce, and plants. More