Our new pup goes to the farmers markets every Saturday morning. Meets new people, including plenty of children. Hangs around the petting zoo. Lots of sounds, smells and sights. Opposite a football oval where we walk a few laps. I dont walk around where the produce is (outdoor market), only around the breakfast/coffee stalls.
Perfect morning out for him, he is knackered until late afternoon.
There is one small white fluffy thing that is never on a leash that is a serial pest. I am all for the markets as being dog friendly, provided they are on the leash as there are too many farm animals/kids/people with food to trust pretty much any dog off leash.