On January 1, 2016 the state of California put into effect the long awaited AB 774 bill approving craft beer samples and sales at farmers market for those carrying a valid permit. The Hillcrest Farmers Market is currently the first and only market to be approved for craft beer samples in San Diego. Starting March 13, the market will feature a rotating schedule of craft beer establishments serving samples every Sunday, starting with Hillcrest Brewing Company.
The Hillcrest Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9am to 2pm at 3960 Normal Street at the intersection of Normal & University Avenue.