Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market

Palo Alto,

CA

Open

Spring through Fall

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The Downtown Palo Alto Farmers” Market is a beloved community staple operating since 1981, offering fresh, locally grown produce every Saturday morning from 8am to 12pm, rain or shine. Managed by an all-volunteer board, this nonprofit market has donated over half a million dollars to Avenidas, a local organization supporting older adults. Located in the city parking lots on Gilman Street, between Forest and Hamilton Avenues, it provides a vibrant space for residents to connect with local farmers and enjoy fresh food. As a California Certified Farmers’ Market, vendors sell agricultural products directly from growers, ensuring quality and freshness. The market is committed to community service, sustainability, and supporting local agriculture, making it a cornerstone of Palo Alto’s downtown life.
Connecting local farms with the Palo Alto community since 1981, supporting sustainability and community well-being.

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Quick Facts

best for

fresh produce, baked goods, plants & flowers, prepared foods

atmosphere

outdoor, park setting

Frequency

Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Price range

Inexpensive

Downtown Palo Alto Farmers” Market is best known for fresh produce, baked goods, plants & flowers, prepared foods. The market has an outdoor, park setting atmosphere. It is open Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prices are generally inexpensive to shop at.

What you’ll find

At this market, you”ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, herbs and plants, and prepared foods.

common questions about

The market is open on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is closed on all other days.

It is located in the city parking lots on Gilman Street, between Forest Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto.

Yes, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine from spring through fall.

You can volunteer with the market, apply to be a vendor, or sign up for the weekly newsletter through the markets website.

The proceeds are donated back to the community, specifically to Avenidas, a local nonprofit organization.

Listing data for Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market is sourced from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Farmers Market Directory. It was last updated Mar 20th, 2023. If you manage this market and need to correct or update any details, use the claim listing option on this page. Keeping your listing current helps shoppers find accurate hours, location, and vendor information before they visit.

Current directory data does not confirm that Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market accepts EBT or SNAP benefits. This may have changed since our last update. Contact the market directly using the phone number or website listed above to verify current payment options before your visit. Many farmers markets are actively working to expand benefit access.

Based on current directory data, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market does not list participation in the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program. To confirm, contact the market directly or check with your local WIC office for an updated list of participating markets in Palo Alto, CA. WIC FMNP availability can change between growing seasons.

Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market is located in Palo Alto, CA. Use the map on this page to get directions from your current location, or copy the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. If you are traveling by public transit, check the local transit authority website for routes serving the market area. Arrive early for the best vendor selection.

If you own or manage Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market and need to update hours, location, accepted payment methods, seasonal dates, or vendor details, use the claim listing link on this page. Verified owners can edit their information directly and changes appear in real time. You can also contact our directory team to report inaccuracies or flag outdated information.

Directory information for Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market was last updated Mar 20th, 2023 using data from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Farmers Market Directory. Market hours, seasonal schedules, and vendor offerings can change without notice. We recommend contacting the market directly before visiting to confirm current details. Owner-verified listings are updated in real time; unverified listings follow USDA AMS data refresh cycles.

4.5 (245 Google reviews)

What Visitors Are Saying

6 years ago

A bustling Saturday morning crowd accented by colorful produce booths and street performer music. I really enjoyed this little market and appreciated the selection of vegetables available—green onions, cilantro, fresh garlic, & so much more. Rambling from booth to booth, tasting samples of fresh pea

Google Review
2 years ago

Really enjoyed their entertainment today, they had a barbershop chorus called the Peninsulaires they were awesome! All the vendors had great vegetables and fruits as well as some great breads, pastries and deli bagels

Google Review
8 years ago

Very comfortable little marketplace. Dont come here expecting lower-than-grocery prices, although the quality of the produce is rather expectional.nI often see that the vendors who provide samples get more customers.nHere are a couple places that really stood out:nn- Smit FarmsnMy god is this farm

Google Review
4 years ago

Great small farmers market with a massive variety of produce, easy to walk though and then walk around town - for lunch, definitely going back!

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Gilman St. & Hamilton Ave., (Behind Palo Alto Post Office), Palo Alto, CA, 94301

market details

Speakable Market Details
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers" Market is located at Gilman St. & Hamilton Ave., (Behind Palo Alto Post Office), Palo Alto, CA, 94301. You can reach them by phone at 650-427-9253 or visit their website at http://www.pafarmersmarket.org. The market is held outdoors. The market operates Spring through Fall.
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Hours

Market Hours
Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed; Fri Closed; Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sun Closed
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