From the East Bay’s newest market on the shores of the Bay to a Campbell charmer, here are eight farmers markets to explore.
Patrons pick out peaches and other stone fruit at the Kensington Farmers Market. We Californians are lucky. We live in the nation’s No. 1 state for agriculture, and virtually every city and town boasts a farmers market. But it’s worth checking out the market in the next town over or across the bay for new varietals, new artisanal vendors, new farmers with advice on what to buy and how to prepare, plus cool onsite entertainment and new restaurants.
Terrific artisanal producers abound. Stop at the Far West Fungi stand early in the day for the best selection of organically grown mushrooms and popular, umami-rich Lion’s Mane Mushroom Jerky and Shiitake Mushroom Jerky. Another favorite is Stackhouse Orchards, whose second-generation owners specialize in nuts and dried fruit. Cajun Spice Almonds are a top seller.
Make a stop at the Hidden Villa stand, where the veggies and fruit are grown just a few miles away. Hidden Villa is a 1,600-acre regenerative farm and wilderness preserve founded in 1924 by the Duveneck family. Right now, the stand offers summer squash, strawberries, broccoli, tomatillos and lettuce; coming soon will be tomatoes, corn and stone fruit. Interested in helping with the harvest? The nonprofit farms hosts volunteers on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon.
Danville’s bustling market boasts some of our favorite vendors, including G&S Farms, who grow that famous Brentwood sweet corn, and Cipponeri Family Farms, whose owners raise fruits, vegetables and nuts on their farm in Turlock. Always on hand: East Bay Artisan, makers of flatbreads and Detroit-style pizzas you can take home to finish baking, and Vallejo’s Mi Fiesta Catering and their delicious enchiladas and tamales.
“My favorite place to shop, every Sunday!” That quote emblazoned on the website of the Kensington Farmers Market is from Mollie Katzen, author of the iconic “Moosewood Cookbook” and James Beard hall of famer. It’s easy to see where her enthusiasm comes from – this bustling, eclectic market offers fruits and veggies that look three times bigger than they should be and some of the best pastries on this side of the Bay.
Taking over the intersection of Murphy Avenue and Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale’s is the largest Saturday farmers market in the South Bay hosted by the Urban Village Farmers’ Market.You’ll find all sorts of varieties of produce here, from Rainier cherries to Mutsu apples, as well as fresh seafood and an entire block of tempting prepared foods. Did we mention the live music?
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