Spring is in full swing, which means it’s farmer’s market season! Those who live in and around the Santa Clara Valley are lucky to have access to delicious produce year-round, but as the rain subsides, farm stands are back and better than ever. Spending a morning at the farmer’s market is a fun weekend activity, and a great way to support local farmers, farmlands, and the local economy.
Keep reading to find your nearest farmer’s market.
SATURDAYS
Morgan Hill Farmers' Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CalTrain Station @ 3rd & Depot St., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Cambrian Park Farmers' Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cambrian Park Plaza, 14900 Camden Ave., San José, CA 95120
Berryessa Farmers’ Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (May 6 - November 18)
Piedmont Middle School, 945 Piedmont Rd., San José, CA 95132
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Gilman Ave., between Hamilton & Forest, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Rose Garden Farmer's Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lincoln High School, 555 Dana St., San José, CA 95126
Santa Clara Farmers’ Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Jackson St., between Homestead & Benton, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Saratoga Farmers' Market at West Valley College
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070
Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Murphy Avenue at Washington, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Willow Glen Farmers' Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Willow Glen Elementary, 1425 Lincoln Ave, San José, CA 95125
SUNDAYS
Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
James Lick High School, 23 N. White Rd, San José, CA 95127
Blossom Hill Farmers' Market
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Westfield Oakridge Center, Thornton Drive & Winfield Blvd., San José
California Avenue Farmers' Market
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
California Avenue at El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Campbell Farmers’ Market
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
E. Campbell Ave. at Winchester, Campbell, CA 95008
Cupertino Farmers' Market
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cupertino Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014
Evergreen Farmers' Market
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
4055 Evergreen Village Square, San José, CA 95121
Los Gatos Farmers’ Market
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Town Park Plaza, Main St. and N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030
Mountain View Farmers' Market
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mountain View Cal Train Station, 600 W. Evelyn Ave, Mountain View
Milpitas Farmers’ Market
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
882 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
San José Japantown Farmers’ Market
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (May – November)
Gordon Biersch Brewery, 357 E. Taylor Street, San José CA 95112
The Santa Clara Valley’s agricultural lands are critical to the local economy and to the promotion of the region’s agricultural viability amid ongoing development pressures. Opting for locally grown produce also reduces the carbon emissions required to get food to your table.
To learn more about how the Open Space Authority supports the agricultural viability of the Santa Clara Valley, click here.