Spring is here, with summer right around the corner. That means fresh air and farm-fresh food. If you’re looking for a great way to spend some time outdoors, consider spending an afternoon at one of the San Jose area’s amazing farmer’s markets. You’ll find a lot to love at each of these, so the hardest part is going to be deciding which one to visit next.
Campbell Farmers Market
The farmers market in Campbell has been voted one of the best open-air markets in the area. You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers here, as well as an exciting calendar of events. There’s always something new going on at the Campbell Farmers Market, including festivals, live performances, and arts and crafts lessons.
The Campbell Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown San Jose Farmers Market
From May to November, every Friday, San Jose’s San Pedro Square transforms into a lively open-air farmers market. More than 30 local growers come to the Downtown San Jose Farmers Market to sell their wares every year, and you’ll always find the freshest seasonal produce available here. If you can’t wait to get home and cook up some delicious meals with your purchase, there are plenty of hot food vendors offering up some truly tasty menu options, so you never have to go hungry during your trip.
There are plenty of other live events taking place downtown as well, so a trip to the farmers market is a great way to see everything there is to experience. The Downtown San Jose Farmers Market is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Santa Clara Farmers Market
The Santa Clara Farmers Market has one feature that sets it apart from many other open-air markets in the area. It opens every Saturday, rain or shine, all year long. While most other farmers markets in the area close during the winter months, this is one place you can count on all the time. Even better is the fact that the market is open on Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas weekend, and New Year’s Eve weekend.
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Clara, the market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunnyvale Farmers Market
The Sunnyvale Farmers Market is located on Murphy Avenue at Washington and offers fresh produce from many of the same local growers you’ll find at the Santa Clara market. Also similar to its sister market in Santa Clara, the Sunnyvale Farmers Market only closes once a year, for the annual Art and Wine Festival.
The Sunnyvale Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
With so many great open-air farmers markets in the San Jose area, you’ve got plenty of reason to get out and enjoy the region’s beautiful weather. This is also a great opportunity to meet some new people and explore the area’s local culture. California and the San Jose area are well-known for top-notch community events, and visiting a local farmers market is a great way to discover everything else going in the area.
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