Every Wednesday during the academic year, the USC community can enjoy the Trojan Farmers Market on campus. Students, staff and visitors can find a variety of local vendors offering farm-fresh produce, snacks and hot meals for lunch. You can also find cute jewelry, gifts and other fun items!
Among the Office of Admission’s favorites are Jack’s Thai BBQ, known for its Chicken Pad Thai and Mango Sticky Rice. Prices range from $10-$20, and the portions are generous enough to turn one meal into two (or you can share with a friend). Another personal favorite is Pupusas Delmy, which serves Salvadoran pupusas, and Aloha, for its Hawaiian barbeque. The lines can sometimes be long, but everything is freshly prepared and well worth the wait. If you’re looking for something quick to grab and go, you’ll also find vendors selling fresh bread, dips and fruit.
USC’s Trojan Farmers Market is a popular stop between classes for students looking to grab lunch or a midday snack, but it’s also a great opportunity to get together with other fellow Trojans. On any given Wednesday, you can find students gathering for a picnic on the lawn of McCarthy Quad, enjoying their food and the sunny Los Angeles weather.
Each week, the Trojan Farmers Market also partners with popular brands that showcase their products and offer students fun activities, giveaways and other surprises. The first Trojan Farmers Market of the 2026 fall semester featured Always, whose team provided feminine products and gift cards to students. More recently, Owala was on campus; students were turned into human claw machines to win a free water bottle!
The Trojan Farmers Market is something to look forward to every Wednesday. It’s more than just a place to grab some food. It’s a midweek tradition for the USC community to come together, discover something new and enjoy the spirit of the USC campus.
Written By: Marlin Banuelos, Assistant Director – USC Office of Undergraduate Admission