The Pop-Up Report: 5 Can't-Miss Bites This Weekend in SoCal
June 13, 2026
From a Sunday market in the Valley to a night market under the lights — here's where to point your appetite this weekend.
The weekend lineup is stacked. Here''s your shortlist, sorted by how far you''re willing to drive for something delicious.
1. Smorgasburg LA — Sunday
Ninety-plus vendors at ROW DTLA. Come hungry, come early, and wear stretchy pants.
2. Studio City Farmers Market
The Valley''s Sunday institution. Produce, prepared food, and live music.
3. Riverside Farmers Market
Saturday morning in the Inland Empire — the bakers sell out fast.
4. Little Italy Mercato (San Diego)
Worth the drive if you''re south. Flowers, focaccia, and people-watching.
5. 626 Night Market
Not this weekend, but mark your calendar — it''s coming, and it''s the big one.
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