Farmers Market in Oakland

“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.

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
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Jack London Square Farmers' Market

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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
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Temescal Farmers' Market

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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
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Fruitvale – Oakland Farmers Market

Oakland

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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  • fresh
  • together
  • community

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

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

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Steve Pepple
Steve Pepple

Steve Pepple is the co-founder of Vibemap and a designer and technologist working at the intersection of people, data, and civic life. He consults for governments, startups, and nonprofits design, prototype, and connect people with better city experiences.