Look Who's Taking Action: Your Local Farmers' Markets

Choosing to eat more natural foods is not only better for your body but for the environment as well!

The definition of "Natural Food" can be debated, but it typically means it does not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives, and has been minimally processed. Compared to processed foods, natural foods typically have more nutrients and less packaging.

The easiest way to go more natural with your diet is to focus on eating more fruits and vegetables - a fun and local way to get your produce is to shop at your farmers' markets! In Contra Costa County, we are lucky enough to have 23 certified Farmers' Markets throughout the week.

In addition to a wide selection of seasonal, local and fresh-picked produce, many other opportunities await you at the Market:

Talk with Farmers’ and learn how they grow your food - organic? heirloom varieties? etc.
Enjoy live music while shopping outside.
Buy locally grown produce from California Farmers.
Stock up on local honey, olive oil, vinegars, preserves & more!
Buy local organic pork, lamb and fresh, wild seafood.
Select lovely fresh flower bouquets.
Pick up new recipes and nutrition information
Reduce waste by bringing your own reusable bags, and buying exactly the amount that you need (no more tangerines in non-recyclable plastic net bags!)

The County Agriculture Departments inspect and certify markets, growers and production areas for compliance with the Food and Agriculture Code. Here is a full list of markets in Contra Costa - happy shopping and eating!

Tuesday

Market	Location	Times	Months Open
Concord	Todos Santos Plaza	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Year Round
El Cerrito	El Cerrito Plaza	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round
Walnut Creek Kaiser	1425 South Main Street	10 a.m - 2 p.m.	Year Round
Pleasant Hill	138 Trelany Road	4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	May - October

Wednesday

Market	Location	Times	Months Open
No open markets

Thursday

Market	Location	Times	Months Open
Antioch Kaiser	4501 Sand Creek Road	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	May - Oct.
Concord	Todos Santos Plaza	4 p.m. - 8 p.m.	April - Oct.
San Ramon Bishop Ranch 3	Bishop Ranch 3	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Year Round

Friday

Market	Location	Times	Months Open
Richmond	24th Street and Barrett Avenue	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Year Round
Rossmoor - Walnut Creek	Rossmoor Clubhouse Parking Lot	9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	May - Oct.

Saturday

Market	Location	Times	Months Open
Brentwood	248 Oak Street	8 a.m. - 12 p.m.	March - Nov.
Clayton	10950 Main Street	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	May - Sept.
Danville	205 Railroad Avenue	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round
Diablo Valley Shadelands	Shadelands	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round
El Cerrito	El Cerrito Plaza	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round
Orinda	Orinda Way	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	April - Nov.
Pinole	798 Fernandez Ave	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round
Pittsburg	544 Railroad Ave	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	May - Oct.
San Ramon	Bishop Ranch 3	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round

Sunday

Market	Location	Times	Months Open
Alamo	110 Alamo Plaza	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Year Round
Kensington	Colusa Street	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Year Round
Moraga	Moraga Center	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round
Martinez	700 Main Street	10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Year Round
Walnut Creek	North Locust Street	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Year Round

Thank you to our local farmers' market associations, including Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Markets and Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, or organizing so many wonderful markets in our county. Thank you to the farmers and vendors who show up every week at the markets with their food grown with care and their products made with love. Thank you to conscious shoppers like you who support our farmers markets with your dollars!