Trying to “Think Globally, Act Locally” more often? A great way to act locally is to explore your neighborhood Farmers’ Market. Not only do Farmer’s Markets provide an amazing variety of locally grown and often organic produce, but it also stimulates the local economy and decreases the shipping costs and carbon footprint created by larger-scale groceries. Another great aspect: most market vendors allow you to sample the fruits and veggies before you buy!
In addition to fruits and vegetables, there are usually vendors selling tasty honey, fresh fish, scrumptious baked goods, cut and potted flowers, organic coffee, and even ready-to-eat food! So, grab your shopping bags and some cash and head to a Farmers’ Market for a tasty lunch, a bouquet for your desk or table, and some amazing fresh food for dinner!
Below is a Roundup of several Peninsula and South Bay Farmers’ Markets. For more information, check out the California Farmers' Market Association, the California Certified Farmers’ Market, the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, and The Urban Village.
The Roundup (by city):
Campbell
When: Sundays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: Campbell Avenue between Central & 2nd Streets
Cupertino
When: Fridays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: Cupertino Square, Wolfe Road & Highway 280
Fremont
When: Fridays, 2:00-6:00, May-December
Where: Grimmer and Fremont Blvd
Los Altos
When: Thursdays, 4:00-8:00 PM, May-September
Where: State St. and 2nd
Los Gatos
When: Sundays, 8:00-12:30, Year Round
Where: Montabello Way & Broadway Extension
Menlo Park
When: Sundays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: Chestnut Street parking lot across street from Trader Joe's
Milpitas
When: Sundays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: 525 Los Coches
Mountain View
When: Saturdays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: Caltrain Station 600 W. Evelyn
Palo Alto
Palo Alto Community Farm Shop
When: Wednesdays, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, April-October
Where: Front of City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue
Stanford
When: Fridays, noon-5:00, April-October
Where: Tressider Union -456 Lagunita Drive
Palo Alto Downtown
When: Saturdays, 8:00-noon, May-December
Where: Gilman Street behind the Post Office
San Jose
Alum Rock
When: Sundays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: 57 N. White Road
Blossom Hill
When: Sundays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Year Round
Where: Princeton Plaza Mall-Koozer & Meridian
Evergreen
When: Sundays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: Evergreen Village Square
Japantown
When: Sundays, 8:00 AM-noon, Year Round
Where: Jackson Street between 6th & 7th Streets
Santana Row
When: Sundays, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Year Round
Where: Santana Row, Stevens Creek & Winchester
City Hall
When: Tuesdays, 3:00-7:00 PM, April-September
Where: South 5th Street behind San Jose City Hall
Cambrian Park
When: Wednesdays, 4:00-8:00 PM, May-October
Where: Camden and Union Avenues
Downtown
When: Fridays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, May-December
Where: San Pedro Square
Kaiser Friday
When: Fridays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Year Round
Where: Kaiser Santa Teresa
Berryessa Farmers' Market
When: Saturdays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: 1376 Piedmont Road
Santa Teresa
When: Saturdays, 9:00-1:00, May-September
Where: Santa Teresa Blvd. and Camino Verde
Willow Glen
When: Saturdays, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, May-November
Where: Lincoln Avenue and Willow Street
San Mateo
San Mateo Tuesday
When: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM, May-October
Where: 194 W. 25th Avenue
San Mateo Wednesday
When: Wednesdays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: College of San Mateo parking lot
Santa Clara
Kaiser
When: Thursdays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Year Round
Where: Kaiser Hospital
Santa Clara
When: Saturdays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: Franklin Mall, Jackson & Benton
Saratoga
When: Saturdays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: West Valley College, Lot 3
Sunnyvale
When: Saturdays, 9:00-1:00, Year Round
Where: Murphy Avenue between Washington & Evelyn
