MISSION
The Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market offers fresh local produce and food products directly from the farmer or producer to the consumer. It operates in accordance with the California Certified Farmers' Market Guidelines.
PRODUCTS
Organic and conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, flowers, dried fruit, nuts, honey, fish, breads, pastries, eggs, cheese, sausages, pates, olive oil, tamales, mole, crepes and jam.
SELLERS
Approximately 50 farmers and producers from the Capay Valley, Sebastopol, Fresno, Hollister, Santa Cruz, and points in-between
LOCATION
Gilman Street between Hamilton and Forest Streets, behind the downtown Palo Alto post office. [directions + map]
HOURS
Saturday mornings from 8a - noon
SEASON
2nd Saturday in May through the 3rd Saturday in December
HISTORY
The market was founded in 1981 to give downtown residents a place to find fresh produce after Palo Alto's last downtown grocery store closed. The Market has become an essential part of the community, drawing young and old alike to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, listen to live music, and of course, shop for high quality produce and other local foods.
ORGANIZATION
The market is a volunteer run 501(c)4 non profit organization. Proceeds from the operation of the market are donated to Avenidas, a non-profit agency servicing mid-Peninsula seniors and caregivers.
BOARD
The market is run by a market manager, and a volunteer board. [contact us]
