The Portsmouth Farmers’ Market is held from May to November and has a wide array of seasonal and year-round products. Rain or shine, a network of local vendors can be found from 8am-1pm on Saturdays. The market features fresh and locally-sourced meats, delicious desserts, just-picked fruits and veggies, and more.

Whether you want to grab an empanada to snack on or are getting all the ingredients you need for your family’s dinners this week, the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market is a must-see.

Let’s highlight some of our favorite things about this community market!

Entertainment

While farmers’ markets aren’t usually the first place people turn to for entertainment, the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market changes that! They have performances from local bands such as The Bog Standard, Bowwow Bones, Barker’s Farm, and more. You can find the whole schedule and lineup here.

What better way to spend a Saturday morning than snacking on some fresh produce, meeting others in your community, and enjoying some live music? Sign us up!

Fresh Dairy

There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh milk or cheese, and the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market delivers on this deliciousness! One of their vendors, Bell & Goose Cheese Co., shares their freshly made cheese curds, goat cheese, and much, much more. We know what we’re going to be taking home next time we visit!

Baked Goods

The Portsmouth Farmers’ Market has so much to offer for the sweet tooth in your family! There’s 45 Market Street Bakery and Cafe, a small business that sells beautiful breads and pastries. There’s Toni’s Donuts, where a family works hard to craft delicious desserts. And of course, there’s Figtree Kitchen, which offers delicious and unique foods carefully prepared with local ingredients. Grab a treat, you deserve it!

Bountiful Bouquets

You can’t have a farmers’ market without festive bouquets, and the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market has a wide array to choose from! There are sunflowers, succulents, peonies, daisies, and other seasonal picks. One of their regular vendors, White Cedar Farm, provides beautiful bouquets and produce. As they like to say on their Facebook page, they deliver “eggs, lamb, goat, whole hog sausage, spray-free veggies, flowers, and smiles”!

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

As fall approaches, we are so excited about the seasonal picks at the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market! We dream of fresh cocktails made with Green Hope Vodka and locally sourced cranberries, pomegranates, and maybe even a pumpkin or two (that one might need some experimenting!). So many seasonal vodka infusions, so little time!

We believe in shopping local and supporting the small businesses that make up Portsmouth and other wonderful communities. Have you stopped by the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market? What was your favorite pick?

Hybrid Fruits

Ever heard of pluots or cherums? The Mountain View Farmers’ market is the place to get such unique, delicious hybrids! The pluot, a plum and apricot crossbreed, was discovered and trademarked by Floyd Zaiger of Zaiger Genetics.

Zaiger Genetics is one of the 80 vendors that can be found at the market. Lately, these hybrid fruits have soared in popularity and make awesome addition to salads, desserts, and Hope cocktails! They are sweet and different and, mixed with a dash of small batch vodka, make a delicious summer treat.

Fresh Bouquets

Nothing screams farmers’ market like a big, fresh bouquet of sunflowers or peonies. The Mountain View Farmers’ Market has a number of flower vendors, including Muddy Boots Farm, and all the picks are seasonal, locally-sourced, and beautiful. They make the perfect gift for a loved one, a friend, or for treating yourself! Sit a vase on your kitchen table and voila! These showstoppers will add a bright, cheery feel to your home or office.

Summer Veggies

One of the things we love most about farmers’ markets is that the produce is always changing based on the season. The Mountain View Farmers’ Market is hosted every Sunday from 9am-1pm and this year-round schedule allows the team to change up their offerings regularly.

In the summer, some favorites are corn, artichokes, power greens, and more. Whip those up on the grill, add a drink, and you have yourself the perfect summer meal. On the Mountain View Farmers’ Market’s Facebook page, they share some killer recipes of how to take advantage of these seasonal picks. Add to that our delicious Drink of the Week and your summer parties are sure to wow. Host of the Summer Award, anyone?

Delectable Desserts

To wrap up a healthy adventure at the farmer’s market, grab a delectable dessert from one of the Mountain View Farmers’ Market vendors! Our favorites include Borba Farm’s Berry Pie, strawberry shortcake made with local berries, and raspberry trifle, as raspberries are in peak season. There’s nothing better than a locally-sourced dessert made with fresh, in-season produce. While most of the Mountain View Farmers’ Market picks are pretty healthy, there’s nothing wrong with a little splurge here and there!

Just as our mission at Green Hope is to drink organically, we love to eat organically, too! We believe that California communities should stick together and we can’t wait to hear what delicious craft cocktail you whip up with your Mountain View Farmers’ Market finds!

And if you choose to visit during the months of May through November, one must-see attraction is the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market. One of the original 22 Certified Farmers’ Markets in California, the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market strives to educate consumers on the importance of supporting local, sustainable agriculture and provide an outlet for small farms and businesses to share their story and sell their products.

…So, why should the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market be on your itinerary while in Sonoma County? Read on and we’re positive you will be convinced (and also pretty sure that your mouth will be watering!)

Vibrant Flowers

Whether you’re buying flowers for someone special or treating yourself (because you deserve it!), you have a variety of choices when it comes to flowers at the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market. However, our personal favorite has to be Sophie’s Five Acres.

From it’s humble beginnings as a lavender farm in 1998, Sophie’s Five Acres has grown into a diverse flower farm spanning five acres! Choose from hundreds of seasonal flowers and foliage grown with lots of love right here in California.

Fresh Produce

Looking for your fruit and veggies fix? The Healdsburg Farmers’ Market is your one-stop-shop for locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables.

Browse through Middleton Farm’s colorful and orderly displays of fresh produce and sample delicious plums, pluots, peaches, and nectarines from Neufield Farms at the Healdsburg Farmers Market. After one hour of shopping and tasting, you’ll have everything you need to cook up a tasty dinner (and a few treats for the ride home!)

Local Wines

You can’t visit Healdsburg without tasting some of it’s world-renowned wines. And if you don’t have time to visit the wineries, you can still get the full Healdsburg viniculture experience at the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market! Visit Preston Farm for a diverse selection of California wines, including Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, and their signature Rhone blends.

Specialty Meats

Enjoy specialty, artisan meats from the Best Butcher Shop in Sonoma County when you visit the Sonoma County Meat Company at the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market. Choose from bacon, sausages, jerky, and other meats that pair perfectly with your other purchases.

Delectable Chocolates

Don’t leave without satisfying your sweet tooth! Cruise by Firefly Chocolates and taste organic chocolate bars in a variety of unique flavors. Firefly Chocolates is the first bean bar chocolate factory in Sonoma County. This is your chance to be a part of history and brag to all your friends. Don’t miss out!

…The best part? The Healdsburg Farmers’ Market has everything you need to craft up delicious Green Hope Vodka cocktails.

However, Napa Valley has a lot more to offer than strictly viniculture. The area is also a hub for artisan foods and fresh, organic produce. And there is no better place to sample all of Napa’s best offerings than at the Napa Farmers Market.

From 8 AM to 12:30 PM during the spring, summer, and fall months, the Napa Farmers Market provides visitors with world-class produce and flavors that Napa Valley is known for. Featuring more than 40 local farms and vendors, the Napa Farmers Market offers fruits, veggies, herbs, flowers, meats, seafood, and eggs direct from the source.

Flavorful Berries

From traditional blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries to the more obscure loganberries, boysenberries, and olallieberries, the Napa Farmers Market has it all! Whether you are creating some fresh fruit vodka infusions or creating an elaborate fruit platter for girl’s night, the Napa Farmers Market has you covered!

Organic Veggies

There’s no better place to find fresh, local greens from organic family farmers than the Napa Farmers Market. Featuring everything from broccoli and peas to kale, chard, and lettuce, the Napa Farmers Market is your one-stop-shop for healthy, fresh produce.

Seasonal Flowers

No kitchen is complete without some fresh, seasonal flowers from a local flower farm. Whether it be a bundle of colorful daisies or a few vibrant sunflowers, you can find the perfect centerpiece for your kitchen table at the Napa Farmers Market.

Fresh Seafood

Get your seafood fix with some fresh ahi poke and smoked salmon from FreshWay Fish at the Napa Farmers Market. Their fish is Wild Caught in Alaska and other areas of the North Pacific – ensuring you always get the freshest products possible.

Delectable Chocolates & Confections

Satisfy your sweet tooth with some delicious chocolates from Wine Country Chocolates and crepes from French Corner Napa at the Napa Farmers Market. Pair them with a glass of classic Napa Valley wine and you have a recipe for success!

The Napa Farmers Market is more than just a place to shop for groceries, it is an experience. Featuring chef demos, kid’s activities, and other special events, the Napa Farmers Market provides hours of fun for your family.

…Not to mention the fact that it has all of the ingredients you need to stir up a delicious Hope Cocktail!

Open every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM year-round, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is well-known for their high-quality, diverse selection of fresh farm products and artisan foods. Boasting over 100 vendors, this popular farmers market is known throughout the country as one of the best places to learn about sustainable food systems.

Meet CUESA: The Organization Behind the Market

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of two Bay Area farmer’s markets sponsored by the Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture, or CUESA. The CUESA team uses farmer’s markets and educational programs to cultivate a sustainable food system and educate consumers about eating seasonally, sustainably, and locally.

Participate in free educational programs at the CUESA Classroom for Market to Table Demos with local chefs or visit the CUESA Food Shed to learn more about sustainable food systems.

Merchants: What You Can Find at Ferry Plaza

Many people go to farmer’s markets to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies, then do their meat, seafood, and pastry shopping at a grocery store. When you visit the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, there is no need to make a pit stop at Whole Foods on your way home – because this farmers market has everything on your shopping list!

Artisan Cheeses

Need some delicious cheese to go along with your wine tonight? Stop by Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for a diverse selection of artisan cheeses from local Bay Area farms. Achadinha Cheese Company, in Petaluma, is owned by the Pacheco family.

Jim Pacheco, a third generation dairy farmer pastures 400 goats and 50 cows on their 230-acre farm. You can enjoy the Pacheco’s farmstead cheeses at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Markets every Saturday.

Locally Grown Veggies

Whether you’re tossing up a refreshing kale and quinoa salad for yourself or cooking up some French fries for the kids, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is your one-stop-shop for all necessary ingredients.

Pick up some organic potatoes grown in the nearby Marin countryside from Little Organic Farm. Peruse through Dirty Girl Produce’s selection of tomatoes, carrots, and cabbage. And don’t forget to stop by Everything Under the Sun’s tent to grab some dried veggies for the road!

Fresh Fruit

Make sure you have all of your (and your kids’) favorite fruit on hand next time you need a healthy snack by visiting the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market this weekend! From perfectly ripened strawberries to flavorful melons, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market has everything you need for healthy snacking!

Find peaches, plums, pluots, and pomegranates at Tory Farms; apricots, cherries, kiwi, and lemon at Twin Girls Farm; and blackberries, boysenberries, and melons at Lagier Ranches. With a diverse assortment of fruits from family farms around the Bay Area, you will have more than enough fruit for your next fruit salad or arrangement.

Vibrant Flowers

Ensure that your kitchen looks just as colorful as your newly-stocked fridge by picking up some beautiful flowers from one of the Bay Area’s most renowned flower farms. Flowers from merchants such as Cypress Flower Farm, Devoto Gardens & Orchards, and McGinnis Ranch are hard to take your eyes off of as you meander through the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Savory Meats from Humane Family Farms

Pair your quinoa and kale salad with a delicious chicken breast from one of the sustainable family farms present at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Find all-natural, grass-fed beef from Stemple Creek Ranch and responsibly-raised poultry from Pescadero’s Root Down Farm just footsteps away from San Francisco’s most iconic waterfront building.

Delectable Pastries

It’s not all fruits and veggies at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market – you can also take care of your sweet tooth while you’re perusing the aisles of delicious foods and craft products.

Treat yourself to Smoked Almond Brittle and Pate de Fruit from Craftsman and Wolves. Or enjoy a classic apple or key lime pie at Three Babes Bakeshop. And before you leave, make sure you stop by Acme Bread Company for some of San Francisco’s famous sourdough bread!

Eating (and drinking) seasonally, organically, and locally is important for our planet and our individual health! Visit the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market in San Francisco for sustainably-sourced foods from the Bay Area’s most well-known family farms.