Luis C.
Yelp
Website: http://cafarmersmkts.com/markets/category/fort-mason-center
http://www.facebook.com/FMCfarmersmkt#!/FMCfarmersmkt?sk=wall
Organizer: California Farmer's Markets Association
Season: open all year
Schedule: Sundays 9:30am-1:30pm
This new farmers market is organized by the same group that does the really nice Crocker Galleria Farmers Market in SF downtown, as well as the less popular Daly City FM (Serramonte Center back parking lot) and Parkmerced FM (currently closed).
The area has fantastic views and is really beautiful on sunny days, http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/gKCoqt2cgqTRsrMxAisInA/l so it's surprising that this wasn't done sooner. Nice place to go shopping for groceries (other than the Safeway a block away) and perhaps later have brunch at nearby Greens restaurant. Lots of friendly vendors, there's a few hot food items like bratwurst http://media3.ct.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/7lJBCq7cQWnOS6dx7AjdCQ/l and crepes, http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/E19Mfo_5TRdqPu5g-BVnnA/l and a wide variety of produce and fruits. http://media3.ct.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/6-bdKY-RvsuzZ4rdiV1hfw/l Get some strawberries now in season, and sweet corn from Brentwood. Keep in mind that the surrounding neighborhood is expensive, so don't expect to see prices like the Civic Center FM but still reasonable. I love farmers markets!
Update - after a follow up visit, I have to add a star to my original rating. I liked the 2nd day much better than the first day. The place is becoming very popular with cyclists now, and locals are just beginning to learn about this FM so parking will probably be much harder to find in the future. Warning if u park inside the lot, lost tickets are $10. http://static1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/xFX9uANKuYrTv-TUowb2nQ/l
2nd update: originally organized as a seasonal FM (Jun-Oct) but due to its huge popularity, it's become a year round event. Yay!!
Tips on dining areas: wooden benches are located next to every building http://static1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/JBUlLSHBg-NK0oJajIDPNA/l and 2 tents with tables and lounge chairs, are near the Roli Roti truck (one in front of it and another on the left side).
For those who don't know the Chaac Mool (Yucatecan tacos, tortas, sopes, etc) food stand is separate from this market, so it's open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm. http://media3.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/mheGuVPLe5tBJqeVrtEVQg/l
Fans of the Roli Roti truck should know that it only has roasted chicken ($12, $6.50 half), u will need to continue to go to the Ferry Building's FM for the porchetta sandwich.
Remember to bring a reusable grocery tote bag or buy one at the information booth. Some vendors only have small paper bags, so it becomes cumbersome to carry several of those if u do a lot of shopping. Don't forget to bring cash and ask for free food samples!