Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

For Oakland residents looking to eat locally and support California agriculture, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Shoppers can visit Thu 10am-2pm. Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

From Vegetables and Fruits, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market gives shoppers access to a wide range of locally sourced products each market day.

Farmers markets like Ferry Plaza Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Oakland residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is committed to serving all members of the Oakland community. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, meaning nutrition assistance recipients can use their benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items directly from vendors. These programs reflect a broader commitment to food access that many farmers market organizers across California have prioritized in recent years.

By connecting Oakland residents with local producers, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

Shoppers using EBT can take advantage of Ferry Plaza Farmers Market's SNAP acceptance to buy locally grown produce, eggs, and other eligible items from vendors.