The Farmers Market

at El Cerrito Plaza

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The Farmers Market at El Cerrito Plaza is open every Tuesday and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

The Market is a Certified Market, which means it has been Certified by the State of California Department of Agriculture.  It was established July 24, 1994 for the benefit of both producers (certified growers) and consumers. 

The Market and El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce became partners in November of 2012.​

Guidelines are set by the Dept. to ensure that producers sell only what they grow. Inspections may be made by the Dept. without advance notice and fines may be given. ​

The 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." Sadly, Jean passed in January of 2025.

A new Market Operator will be continuing the tradition shortly.​

Vendors (2023)​

·  Beckmans’ Old World Bakery

·  Cha Farms (Vegetables)

·  Countryside Mushrooms

·  Halog Farms - French Camp, Ca

·  Ibarra Farms - Isleton, CA

·  J & J Farms - Hughson, CA

·  Lee Product - Atwater, CA

·  Lou Vue - Fresno, CA - Produce  (Tuesdays only)

·  Medina Berry Farms - Watsonville, CA

·  Mi Fiesta Catering

·  Rainbow Orchards - Camino, CA

·  Roadside Rotisserie

·  Rojas Family Farm - Fresno, CA

·  Selma's Pantry (Granola!)

·  Tu Universo Farm - Gilroy, CA - Produce