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Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Markets
Contra Costa County currently has 21 Certified Farmer’s Markets operating in the county. A Certified Farmers’ Market (CFM) is an area approved by a County Agricultural Commissioner that allows California farmers to sell commodities of their own production directly to consumers. County Agriculture Departments inspect and certify markets, growers, and production areas for compliance with the Food and Agriculture Code. The main focus of CFM inspections is to verify that growers are selling only what they have produced. This ensures that the public has access to high quality, fresh produce.
COVID-19 update
Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19, some markets are closed and all are adopting policies to allow for social distancing and limit the likelihood of disease spread. Certified Farmers’ Markets are considered essential businesses that are allowed to remain open, and many are adopting creative ways like curbside pickup and pre-ordering to allow the public to continue to purchase fresh produce and agricultural products. Please check the link for each market to see the most up-to-date information on the hours and operating procedures at each market.
Schedule of Contra Costa markets
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 |
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 | 641 1st Street | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | March - Nov. |
| 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 Avenue | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Year Round |
| Pittsburg | 2011 West Leland Road | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | May - Oct. |
| San Ramon | Bishop Ranch | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Year Round |
Sunday
| Market | Location | Times | Months Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 3157 Danville Boulevard | 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 |
Resources
California Department of Food and Agriculture CFM program
Contra Costa County Environmental Health Department*
*Additional licensing for Certified Farmers’ Markets and Certified Producers may be required if agricultural products are processed. This includes honey, jams, jellies, nut mixes and other similar products.