COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
The Farmers Market
at El Cerrito Plaza
The Farmers Market at El Cerrito Plaza began operation on July 24, 1994. The Market is a Certified Market, which means it has been Certified by the State of California Department of Agriculture. The market was established for the benefit of both producers (certified growers) and consumers.
The Market and El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce became partners in November, 2012. Market Manager, Jean Thompson, managed the Farmers Market for more than 25 years, starting her tenure in July, 1999. She said, "during these years, the market has stayed consistent in providing quality fresh produce and fruit, sold by the friendly farmers that grow it. Both vendor and customer are very often on first name terms and have become like family."
Upon Jean's passing in January 2025, the Chamber sought a new operator. We were pleased to find Regional Farmers' Market Association, and by May 15, 2025, their management of the Farmers' Market began.
Regional Farmers’ Market Association are experienced operators, with a team of combined experience of 41 years, Greg Pursley, Jorge Vega, and Paolo Obillo.
Since taking it on, they have added live music and more prepared food vendors to the mix. Chamber Members also have an opportunity to utilize a reserve booth space by applying here.
Click these links to find out more information about current happenings at the El Cerrito Farmers' Market webpage and on Instagram.
Imagine a magical evening where we gather to connect and celebrate the people whose work and ingenuity creates our world-class community of diverse businesses and service organizations.
Music by Courtney Kelly and snappy photos by Little Lightning Photo
Winners of the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce’s “Best of El Cerrito 2026” campaign will be honored by El Cerrito Chamber and distinguished City and County leaders.
That evening is rapidly approaching, and YOU are invited!
2023 Album
El Cerrito’s “Best of” campaign sparked a sensation garnering votes for favorite El Cerrito (and nearby) businesses in categories as diverse as “Best Fitness Classes” to “Best Real Estate Agent” and “Best Donut Shop.”
The El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce honors each winner, snaps professional photos, provides a suite of marketing and promotional materials – both digital and tactile – to all honorees, and more. El Cerrito City Council and Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia will be among the dignitaries on hand to meet and honor the local business superstars that help make El Cerrito a Bay Area jewel.
This event is jointly-hosted by El Cerrito Honda and El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce.
WINNERS: Award Certificates - your RSVP ensures we'll create and have your customized certificate at the event.
Best of El Cerrito 2026 Sponsors
PREMIER * El Cerrito Honda *
PARTNER * City of El Cerrito * El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company * Negar Souza & Feri Niroomand (Red Oak Realty) * Prospect Sierra * Little Hill Real Estate * El Cerrito Royale *
ASSOCIATE * Kyle Ashcraft of Edward Jones * East Bay Sanitary Co., Inc. * Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar *
SUPPORTER * Hassler Heating & Air Conditioning *
Celebration In-Kind Food Sponsors * Noodles Fresh * Larb Thai Food & Tapas * PennDel's Bakery *
Cover Charge. To help cover the costs of the event with the modest "cover charge" for guests you bring along. We appreciate it!
INFO TABLE. We'll have a table to share business cards, learn about upcoming events and promotion opportunities, joining the Chamber or becoming a Chamber Ambassador.
WINNER PERKS. Winners can upgrade to a Premium BoEC Winner Plaque and/or get in on our Fall Marketing Mailer!
PARKING. Del Norte BART's parking lot is a great place to park.
Our Chamber depends on community support.
Thank you East Bay Sanitary,
El Cerrito Honda & all sponsors and advertisers.
CONTACT US
info@elcerritochamber.org (510) 705-12021432 Kearney Street, Unit D., El Cerrito, CA
(Office Visits by Appointment)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1014, El Cerrito CA 94530
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