Free; June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Whatever the date is, at any point of the year, a person strolling just outside the Original Farmers Market is feeling a particular, and particularly pleasing, throwback aura.This might be because the beloved public market has held onto its charming character; the awning-bedecked stalls, timeless green chairs, and chummy spirit found among the regulars attest to that heartwarming, super-authentic fact.
But coming across a fleet of automobiles that first rolled off various lines several decades ago, cool cars that are parked just beyond the market's entryways?Those vintage cars — just about 100 of them, give or take — will stoke that time-travel-y sensation on Saturday, June 8 when theThe eye-catching tradition, which pays homage to the automotive history of the world-famous location — Gilmore Oil Co.
The 2024 theme"... pays tribute to the Original Classics that fueled the birth of the Farmers Market — American vehicles from the 1930s and earlier"; perhaps you'll saunter by a vehicle your parents' owned or the parents of your parents. As is tradition, some regular attendees also plan for a Petersen Automotive Museum stop-by on the same date, as the institution, which is synonymous with some of the planet's plushest dream machines, is just a few blocks to the south.
The Miracle Mile-based museum is a ticketed experience, do keep in mind, and reserving in advance is a smart idea, especially if you plan to visit on a weekend.