Farmers Market in Oakland (2025)

A Saturday ritual beside Lake Merritt, this lively market draws a huge roster of farms and prepared-food vendors and often lands on best-of lists. Featured by Eater and praised by local critics, it’s also celebrated by Visit Oakland for its size and community feel.

For 25+ years, this Friday market has packed downtown with a cross-section of the East Bay’s foodways—just steps from Chinatown. KQED and Oakland Magazine have highlighted its diversity and affordability, while market managers emphasize EBT and Market Match access for everyday shoppers.

Sundays in the DMV lot mean top-notch farms, family-friendly vibes by Frog Park, and a strong following from local food lovers. Often noted by local guides and reviewers, Temescal is known for excellent bakery stalls, knife-sharpening pop-ups, and dependable weekly produce.

A waterfront Sunday stroll backed by tall ships and bay breezes. The market’s long-running reputation gets nods from Condé Nast Traveler city guides and local press, and the Jack London Improvement District highlights free community programming alongside a solid core of farms and food makers.

A neighborhood favorite since 2005, this Sunday market in the hills balances small-town feel with a reliable mix of farms, fish, and prepared foods. Frequently recommended by local guides, it’s managed by the Oakland-based Urban Village team and anchors weekend shopping in Montclair.

A newer community hub in the Prescott neighborhood, open year-round on Sundays with live music and 40+ vendors. Covered by regional news for revitalizing West Oakland, the market emphasizes Market Match and neighborhood access while showcasing local growers, ranchers, and seafood purveyors.

Run by The Unity Council at the heart of Fruitvale, this market runs multiple days each week and centers Latino foodways with produce, hot foods, and neighborhood vendors. It’s highlighted by Visit Oakland and community outlets for accessibility by BART and acceptance of WIC and EBT.

Seasonal and mission-driven, this market uplifts Black farmers and heritage crops with music, community contests, and produce you don’t always see elsewhere. Frequently praised by local media and Visit Oakland, its 2025 season runs on select Saturdays July through November.

In East Oakland, the Black Cultural Zone’s recurring market blends farm stands, student-grown produce from Castlemont Farms, and Black-owned vendors with live arts programming. It’s covered by local press and community groups for creating a welcoming, hyper-local marketplace on the flatlands.