Local Farmers' Markets:

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This map includes the certified farmers' markets operated by PCFMA . Click on a map icon or market name for full information about the market, including days and times, driving directions and information about the farmers selling in the market.

Enter your zipcode for a list of farmers' markets open this week near you.

This Week's Featured Product is Nectarines

A nectarine is a variety of peach without the fuzzy skin. Typically, nectarines are one of the first stone fruits to ripen in late spring, making them available from May to early September. Nectarines range in color from greenish yellow to mostly reddish with yellow background.

When selecting, pick nectarines that are fragrant and give slightly to the touch. If they are a little under-ripe, leave them at room temperature for 2-3 days to ripen. Once ripe, nectarines will keep in the coldest part of your refrigerator for 5 days.

Try combining red onions, spinach, and nectarines to make a sweet, nutritious salad.

You can purchase nectarines from Arata Fruit or another of the local farmers selling nectarines.

Arata Fruit is a family farm with 80 acres of fruit trees in Byron, CA.

Once you get your purchases home, check out our delicious recipes using nectarines.

About the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association

The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association is a not-for-profit organization that develops, operates and supports Certified Farmers' Markets in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about our association, our mission, and partners on our About PCFMA page >>

25th Anniversary PCFMA LogoThe Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association 25th Anniversary

In 2013, the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association (PCFMA) is celebrating 25 years of providing outlets for California farmers to bring fresh produce and other products directly to you. Begun in 1988, a public market format in Emeryville was one of the first farmers’ markets. A year later, in 1989, PCFMA opened three more markets in the Bay Area: one in Danville, one in Oakland at Jack London Square, and one at the College of San Mateo. How we have grown since then! PCFMA now serves as the coordinator and operator for over 70 Certified Farmers’ Markets in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Throughout 2013, PCFMA’s markets will be filled with a variety of exciting events. There will be a special photo exhibition featuring the farmers who work so hard to bring fresh local produce to market. There will be a timeline banner on view, showing the growth of the fresh and sustainable food to table movement and PCFMA’s part in it over the last 25 years. Special anniversary activities will include free cake; kids’ activities and arts and crafts; an appearance by Mr. Carrot at each market; cooking demonstrations with the Cookin’ the Market chefs; fun promotional giveaways like recycled bags, pens, or mugs; lots of enter to win contests; and a very special sweepstakes to win $2,500!!

We invite you to visit a farmers’ market near you, especially during our 25th Anniversary Celebration, to discover just how good farm-fresh fruits and vegetables can be. We look forward to seeing you very soon!

Check out the list of 25th Anniversary Celebration dates to find the day your favorite market is having its celebration and to join the festivities!