Pam F.
Yelp
I used to love this market, it was the first Bay Area farmers market I was able to go to, and it was before I moved into Concord. It was so close to the apt I was about to rent, and it was located in such a cute area, at the time. The first visit was really busy, and it was November.
Because of their market match program, I had the freedom to stretch my food budget, at this market, for all of one year, before being pushed out and blocked from going as frequent. Its sad when other ppl take, steal, block and prevent others from living within their means, rather than forcing them to stay in poverty.
The push out began happening in late 2016, but intensified when I moved to pleasant hill in 2017. It was the strangest thing to hear property staff tell another person they needed to keep me out of Concord.
I eventually stopped going to the farmers market so frequently, It just felt unsafe. But the market in itself had pretty good, friendly, and kind vendors, who started to recognize me as a familiar face, it was nice since I was new to the area.
I found some of my favorite food vendors, at this market, and found their prices to be pretty reasonable, it certainly helped my strict monthly food budget which made me happy cause the Bay Area is so expensive.
Concords farmers market was located in the heart of Todos Santos, when I would visit there were plenty of other shops/eateries to visit. Close by Street Parking was often difficult, but at least it was free. There was also free parking in the structure close by. The area has gone downhill a bit, with the rent raises or leases not being renewed, and a lot of stores had to move, which changed and affected the farmers market atmosphere as well as the shop owners and eateries that were forced to move and rebuild their clientele. And a lot more transient, vagrant ppl seemed to be hanging out in the park more.
I never had the chance to visit the night market, but had heard it was kind of fun. Altho' it wasn't so easy on the vendors, b/c lights weren't provided, either way it provided a festive environment with live music.
Since the Pandemic, I heard the farmers market was closed. But I'm not sure, since other markets are still open.
Overall, in the beginning the market was great, busy, bustling, friendly. But even the friendliness began to deteriorate and I have no idea why. Its sad.