April 02, 2009

Farmer’s Markets in the San Francisco East Bay Area

Posted to Area Attractions, Kathy Mardiros

One of the great things about living in the San Francisco East Bay is the abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Many of the local communities are sponsoring farmer’s markets where residents and visitors alike can visit with the farmer or their representative, get a quick taste and purchase produce to take home.

Here is a list of some of the farmer’s markets available in our communities:

Fremont –
Centerville Market – Saturdays 9 – 1 year round
Bonde Way & Fremont Blvd.

Irvington Market – Sundays 9 – 1 year round
Bay Street & Chapel Ave.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – Thursdays 10 – 2 year round
39400 Paseo Padre Parkway , Fremont

Newark –
New Park Mall – Sundays 9 – 1
Northwest side between Macys & Sears

Pleasanton –
Saturdays 9 – 1 year round
Main & W. Angela Streets

Livermore –
Winter Market – Nov. 2 thru April 27 – Sundays 9 – 1
Livermore Plaza Parking Garage 23350 Railroad

Downtown – May 21 – Oct 15 – 4 – 8 PM
On J Street between 3 rd and 4 th

San Ramon –
Saturdays May thru October 9 – 1
Forest Home Farms – 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

Castro Valley –
May 16 thru October – Saturdays 9 – 1
Castro Valley BART Station

San Leandro –
Saturdays 9 – 1 year found
Bayfair Center – E. 14 th St . & Fairmont

Danville –
Summer – May thru August Thursdays 4 – 8 PM
Year Round – Saturdays 9 – 1, Railroad & Prospect St.

Visiting a farmer’s market is fun and a good way to find out about locally grown produce with hints on preparation for those vegetables you may have never seen before.

Posted By: Kathy Mardiros