For a first-person exploration of the East Bay's farmers' markets, read Rachel Trachten's piece in The Monthly: To Market, To Market. The article captures the essence and variety of markets from Berkeley to Old Oakland.
Berkeley Farmers' Markets
The Ecology Center in Berkeley has been running the Berkeley Farmers' Markets for 20 years. There are three Berkeley markets: Tuesday, Thursday and the largest on Saturday.
Sat: 10:00am to 3:00p
Saturday Market: Center Street - Berkeley (between Milvia & MLK)
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Berkeley also has farmers' markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Oakland Grand Lake Farmers' Market
The Grand Lake Farmers' Market runs year round in a parking lot near the 580 freeway.
Sat: 9:00a to 2:00p
Splashpad Park (at Grand Avenue and Lakepark Way)
Oakland, CA
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San Mateo Farmers' Market
The larger of two weekly farmers' markets at the College of San Mateo.
Sat: 9:00a to 1:00p (Year Round)
College of San Mateo
1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard
San Mateo, CA 94402
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There is also a smaller Wednesday market.
Palo Alto Farmers' Market
Established in 1981, this market donates net profits at the end of the season to Avenidas, a nonprofit service for mid-Peninsula seniors. The market is California Certified and sells fresh, locally produced foods
Sat: 8a to 12p (Mid-May to Mid-Dec)
Gilman Street (at Hamilton)
Palo Alto, CA
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Point Reyes Farmers' Market
Presented by Marin Organic featuring locally produced cheese, baked goods, local produce, oysters, bee products, flowers and body care products. The market is also known for its 2005 Royal visit from Their Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall
Sat: 9:00a to 1:00p (Jun to Nov)
Toby's Feed Barn
Highway One
Point Reyes Station, CA
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