It’s easy to eat farm-to-fork in San Jose, because our farmers markets are simply un-beet-able.
Whether you’re shopping for locally grown fruits + veggies, SJ-roasted coffee beans, or artisan home goods, you can find it at your nearest market.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 13 farmers markets in the San Jose area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
The Ramos Farm frequents many farmers markets in the San Jose area.
Photo via @ramosfarms
Evergreen Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays + Sundays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: Street parking
- Space: Outdoors
Explore local vendors selling the freshest seasonal produce, flowers, bread, eggs, seafood, and baked goods. Pro tip: apricots are the hot item this season.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: Free parking at the visitor garage
- Space: Outdoors
Shop farm-fresh produce and other local goodies at this local market.
Creekside Farmers’ Market | Fridays, year-round | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Parking: Street parking
- Space: Outdoors
Expect live music and vendors selling everything from bread and meat to veggies, fruit, and plants.
Willow Glen Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: On-site parking lot
- Space: Outdoors
This market at Willow Glen Elementary School showcases local farmers and also boasts a playground and grassy area for the kids to run around.
Rose Garden Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: On-site parking
- Space: Outdoors
Food trucks and local business vendors shine at this weekly gathering.
Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: On-site parking lot
- Space: Outdoors
Browse more than 35 farmers and boutique vendors from Morgan Hill, Gilroy + Hollister. There’s also live music and craft activities for the kids at this weekly market.
Alum Rock Village Farmers’ Market | Sundays, year-round | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Parking: Lots adjacent to James Lick High School
- Space: Outdoors
This market sets up shop weekly at James Lick High School and offers Asian specialty vegetables and fish, fruit, flowers, and live performances.
Milpitas Farmers’ Market | Sundays, year-round | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: Great Mall lots or street parking
- Space: Outdoors
Shop fresh catches from local fishers, baked goods, produce, plants, and treats like kettle corn while enjoying live music.
Farmers’ Market at Westfield Oakridge | Sundays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: Westfield Oakridge lots, Bowlero lot, and surrounding streets
- Space: Outdoors
With 40+ growers and food producers, this market has served the Blossom Hill community for 17 years and counting. Pro tip: when the parking lot hosts special events like car shows or carnivals, this farmers market moves to next to Bowlero Bowling Alley.
Santana Row Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays, seasonal | May-September, 4-8 p.m.
- Parking: Free in nearby garages
- Space: Outdoors
This market between Olin Avenue and Olsen Drive boasts 30+ farmers and vendors selling top-notch seasonal produce, packaged goods, flowers, and more.
Berryessa Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, seasonal | May 3-Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Parking: On-site lot and street parking
- Space: Outdoors
This market is located in the Piedmont Middle School parking lot and showcases local farmers, seafood purveyors, and vendors selling meat, hummus, and baked treats.
Japantown Farmer’s Market | Sundays, seasonal | May 4-Oct. 26, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Parking: Street parking, but no on-site parking
- Space: Outdoors
After perusing produce, food, and craft vendors, grab a fresh brew from Gordon Biersch.
Downtown Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays, seasonal | Begins in April, 9-1:30 p.m.
- Parking: Five ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of free parking — the closest is the Second & San Carlos Street Garage.
- Space: Outdoors
Shop for fresh produce, locally made packaged goodies, and hot meals from local food vendors at this market at Hammer Theatre Plaza on Paseo de San Antonio.
