Farmers Markets in Marin County " Direct to Your Table from Local Fields
A trip to the local farmers market is a weekly must on many Marinites schedule. With several opportunities to buy and consume fresh and often organic produce grown by local farmers, why not take the time to visit your areas farmers market?
The largest farmers market in Marin County also operates year-round at the Civic Center in San Rafael each Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. The third largest farmers market in California, attracts nearly 200 farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisans to sell their goods to local residents. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
Local premier chefs shop regularly for their weekend produce at another farmers market held at the Civic Center in San Rafael each Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm. This one also operates throughout the year, and features 100 local farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisans. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
During the summer season, the Novato Farmers Market is held every Tuesday evening in the renovated part of town called Old Town, where locals shop for fruit and vegetables, treat their children to pony rides, face painting and balloon sculptures. Location: Grant Ave between Machin & Reichert, Novato.
The Fairfax Farmers Market is staged in a beautiful setting every Wednesday, also during the summer months, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Fairfax has outlawed single use plastic bags, so dont forget to take your tote bags! Location: Bolinas Road & Elsie Lane, Fairfax.
The Marin Farmers Markets mission is to educate the public about the benefits of buying fresh and locally grown food, to promote a viable food system, and to bring farmers and communities together.
Fruits and Vegetables Likely to be Found at Marin County Farmers Markets:
Apples, Apricots, Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Bananas, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Cherries, Chicory, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Corn, Crabapples, Cranberries, Cucumbers, Dates, Eggplants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Gourds, Grapefruit, Grapes, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Kiwi Fruit, Kohlrabi, Kumquats, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Limes, Lychee Nuts, Mandarin Oranges, Mangoes, Melons, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Okra, Olives, Onions, Oranges, Papayas, Parsnips, Passion Fruit, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Pineapples, Plums, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Shallots, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Watermelon, Yams.
Not found on this list are the many types of nuts or the many kinds of lettuce, peppers, onions or olives, most of which are sold direct from local farmers at the Farmers Markets.
An interesting sidenote: Certain fruits enjoy greater favor among the foodie community; fruits currently in fashion among foodies and consumers include Pomegranate and Heirloom Tomatoes. Cultivated in California, Pomegranate is consumed mainly for its juice and is rich in Vitamins C, B5, and antioxidants. Many people particularly treasure Heirloom Tomatoes each summer for their multiple colors, unique shapes, and sizes and their unusually delicate flavors.
Seasonal vegetables and fruit that are especially popular and most commonly eaten in California include Artichokes and Avocados. Artichokes are a spiny vegetable grown largely in Californias Central Valley area. Avocados are a pear- shaped fruit, also known as Alligator Pears, that are mainly cultivated in countries with tropical climates. Many avocados, mainly the Hass type, also grow in Southern California. - 17269
The largest farmers market in Marin County also operates year-round at the Civic Center in San Rafael each Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. The third largest farmers market in California, attracts nearly 200 farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisans to sell their goods to local residents. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
Local premier chefs shop regularly for their weekend produce at another farmers market held at the Civic Center in San Rafael each Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm. This one also operates throughout the year, and features 100 local farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisans. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
During the summer season, the Novato Farmers Market is held every Tuesday evening in the renovated part of town called Old Town, where locals shop for fruit and vegetables, treat their children to pony rides, face painting and balloon sculptures. Location: Grant Ave between Machin & Reichert, Novato.
The Fairfax Farmers Market is staged in a beautiful setting every Wednesday, also during the summer months, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Fairfax has outlawed single use plastic bags, so dont forget to take your tote bags! Location: Bolinas Road & Elsie Lane, Fairfax.
The Marin Farmers Markets mission is to educate the public about the benefits of buying fresh and locally grown food, to promote a viable food system, and to bring farmers and communities together.
Fruits and Vegetables Likely to be Found at Marin County Farmers Markets:
Apples, Apricots, Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Bananas, Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Cherries, Chicory, Coconuts, Collard Greens, Corn, Crabapples, Cranberries, Cucumbers, Dates, Eggplants, Elderberries, Figs, Gooseberries, Gourds, Grapefruit, Grapes, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Kiwi Fruit, Kohlrabi, Kumquats, Leeks, Lemons, Lettuce, Limes, Lychee Nuts, Mandarin Oranges, Mangoes, Melons, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Okra, Olives, Onions, Oranges, Papayas, Parsnips, Passion Fruit, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers, Pineapples, Plums, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Shallots, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Watermelon, Yams.
Not found on this list are the many types of nuts or the many kinds of lettuce, peppers, onions or olives, most of which are sold direct from local farmers at the Farmers Markets.
An interesting sidenote: Certain fruits enjoy greater favor among the foodie community; fruits currently in fashion among foodies and consumers include Pomegranate and Heirloom Tomatoes. Cultivated in California, Pomegranate is consumed mainly for its juice and is rich in Vitamins C, B5, and antioxidants. Many people particularly treasure Heirloom Tomatoes each summer for their multiple colors, unique shapes, and sizes and their unusually delicate flavors.
Seasonal vegetables and fruit that are especially popular and most commonly eaten in California include Artichokes and Avocados. Artichokes are a spiny vegetable grown largely in Californias Central Valley area. Avocados are a pear- shaped fruit, also known as Alligator Pears, that are mainly cultivated in countries with tropical climates. Many avocados, mainly the Hass type, also grow in Southern California. - 17269
About the Author:
David DuPont, a principal with The DuPont Group in Mill Valley, California, specializes in Sausalito real estate and Tiburon real estate for sale for high net-worth individuals and families. David is a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and brought to market the nation's largest residential real estate transaction in 2005.
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