“Rain or shine”, every week these outdoor Oakland Farmers Markets bring people together around Oakland and the East Bay to buy and sell the freshest local organic produce and many other artisanal goods.
There are a number of vibrant local market in Oakland and the East Bay each week. It amazing to see all the natural bounty and people come together each week. Even during the winter months you’ll be amazed by the stories and goods you can uncover.
Here’s a map where to go near you and weekday and weekend calendar of when to go. We also recommend this chart of when food are in season by the folks at the local foods wheel.
Sunday – Jack London Square Farmers Market
One of the most lovely Oakland Farmers Markets is in Jack London. It’s a sunny, buzzing, welcoming scene along the waterfront in a plaza that hosts other local and community events.
Market Hours
- Jack London – Open Sunday 10am – 3pm
- Temesal – Open Sunday 9am – 1pm
- Fruitvale – Open Sundays 10am – 3pm
Jack London Square Farmers' Market
Founded in 1989, the Jack London Square Farmers Market has deep roots in Oakland, providing a vibrant waterfront marketplace for Bay Area families. It takes place in Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays (10 am to 3 pm), year-round, rain or shine.
The vibe of the market is vibrant, fresh, sunny, and welcoming.
The market is every Sunday all year round, rain or shine, and is free to the public.
You can get to the market by taking Bart, AC Transit, or a Ferry.
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Temescal Farmers' Market
A small, friendly farmers Market in Temescal at the Claremont DMV.
The Farmers’ Market features locally handmade soap and body product makers, jewelry, clothing, kitchenware, wool bedding, yarns and fibers, pottery, knife and yard tool sharpening, woodworkers, photographers, and painters…
The Temescal Farmers Market was also an early adopter of the Match Grant program which provides the opportunity for our neighborhood residents using EBT assistance an extra $10 free each week towards fresh fruits and vegetables. This program has been helping countless students, artists, single parents and low-income earners access to the same healthy and nutrient dense groceries everyone needs and deserves. We have also become known as Temescal’s Urban Village Family Market, as we have so many kids that have been growing up in our aisles, sampling peaches and strawberries and learning from being a part of a tight-knit community!
What many do not always realize is that our markets have also served as an incubator for so many of Oakland’s small business entrepreneurs and artists for the last 20+ years including Temescal favorites, Bakesale Betty, Cholita Linda, and Curbside creamery. From the inception of Blue Bottle Coffee to Blue Chair Jams, our farmers’ markets have been the birthplace and professional training wheels of so many local bakers, makers, and artists.
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Fruitvale – Oakland Farmers Market
Conveniently located near BART and multiple AC Transit lines, The Fruitvale Farmer’s Market brings fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables from local producers to the neighborhood. Other vendors sell prepared foods like roasted almonds or candy, or merchandise and music.
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Tuesday – Alameda Farmers Market
A popular weekday market in Alameda on Haight Ave. is run by “The Alameda Farmers’ Market is open year-round every Tuesday and Saturday. It’s the best place to shop for seasonal fruits and veggies, as well as other local goods like honey, eggs, or artisan cheese!”
Market hours:
- Alameda Farmer’ Market – Open 9am – 1pm
- Frutivale – Open 12 – 7pm
Alameda Farmers' Market
At your Alameda Farmers’ Market, the produce is always fresh, always seasonal, and always provided by your local farmers and ranchers.
The Alameda Farmers’ Market is open year-round every Tuesday and Saturday. It’s the best place to shop for seasonal fruits and veggies, as well as other local goods like honey, eggs, or artisan cheese!
The Alameda Farmers’ Market is operated by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, a non-profit organization that operates multiple farmers markets throughout the Bay Area. PCFMA’s mission is to empower local farmers and ranchers to be successful in their communities, while providing those communities with access to healthier, better food.
All PCFMA markets accept EBT (Cal-Fresh) and WIC FMNP (Women, Infants and Children Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons).
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Fruitvale – Oakland Farmers Market
Conveniently located near BART and multiple AC Transit lines, The Fruitvale Farmer’s Market brings fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables from local producers to the neighborhood. Other vendors sell prepared foods like roasted almonds or candy, or merchandise and music.
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Wednesday – Uptown Farmer Market
“At your Uptown Oakland Farmers’ Market, the produce is always fresh, always seasonal, and always provided by your local farmers and ranchers.”
Market hours:
- Kaiser Plaza, Uptown – Open Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Thursday – Fruitvale Farmers Market
Located in the Fruitvale Transit Village and organized by the Fruitvale Unity Council the Fruitvale Farmer’s Market “brings fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables from local producers to the neighborhood. Other vendors sell prepared foods like roasted almonds or candy, or merchandise and music.”
Market Hours:
- Fruitvale Transit Village, Open Thursday 12-7pm
Friday – Old Oakland Farmers Market
The Old Oakland Farmers Market is a picturesque, old school, and popular spot to shop and see what’s fresh from around the Bay. Before or after visiting the market, grab lunch as Swan’s market.
Market Hours
- Old Oakland – Open 8am – 2pm
Saturday – Grand Lake
Large popular market at Splash Pad Park near Lake Merritt. There is live music and a playground and park area where children can play. You can take a stroll along the water before or after you shop. You can check out all the good to be found at the market here.
The market is doing a number of things to keep it safe in the Covid 19 pandemic. You can also order bounty boxes for curbside pick up at the market.
Market Hours
- Grand Lake – Open 8am – 2pm
- Freedom Farmers Market – 10am – 3pm
- Montclair Open 9am – 1pm
Grand Lake Farmers Market
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Freedom Farmers Market
Our mission is to bring traditional legacy foods from Black farmers and other underserved farmers to the Bay Area with the goal of making regionally fresh organic or pesticide free produce and nutritional information accessible in areas devoid of supermarkets.
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Montclair Farmers Market
Your Montclair Farmers’ Market offers Year-Round fresh, locally grown and produced foods!
At the Market, you will find 5 full-service Farmers & 16 Food Artisans.
All vendors participate during our “Full Season”, June-November. During our “Partial Season”, late November-May, you should find at least 1 Farmer and about 8 Food Artisans.
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Also Suggested
If you like these Oakland Farmers Markets, check out some other fresh things near you.
Sunday Marin Farmers Market
The Sunday Civic Center market features nearly 200 local farmers, specialty food purveyors, and artisans.
The Sunday Marin Farmers Market first opened in 1987, and has grown to become the third largest farmers market in California. Despite gaining recognition throughout the country, the Sunday Civic Center market still maintains its Marin community roots. The majority of patrons are local eaters who visit the market religiously each week to take home the freshest foods of the season. The New York Times listed the Sunday Market as one of the top places to visit in Marin. Visit the market every Sunday, rain or shine, and see why the Marin farmers market is one of the largest local gatherings in the state! The Marin farmers market is open every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine, from 8am to 1pm.
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Downtown San Rafael Farmers Market
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