Sonoma County Farmers Markets
Here’s the list of 2010 Sonoma County Farmer’s Markets:
Cloverdale
Fri, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, Jun-Sept.
707-894-4094
Broad St. at N. Main St.
Notes: Cloverdale’s FNL Music Series runs along with the Farmer’s Market, so you can enjoy music and stroll the produce stalls.
Cotati
Thurs, 4:30 pm-7:30 pm, May-Sept.
707-795-5508
W. Sierra at Old Redwood Hwy
Gualala
Sat. 10 am to 12:30 pm. May-Oct.
707-882-2474
At the Gualala Community Center
47950 Center Street
Healdsburg Saturday Farmers Market
Sat, 9 am-Noon, Apr-Nov
707-431-1956
W. North St. at Vine St.
Notes: The Healdsburg Farmers Market accepts Food Stamps. The first time you use $10 on your EBT at the market, they’ll give you an additional $10 in Farmer’s Market tokens. Look for the table with the Food Stamps sign. Relish Culinary Adventures hosts Cooking Demonstrations on every second Saturday of the month.
Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers Market
Tues, 4 pm -6:30 pm, Jun-Oct
707-431-1956
Matheson St. at Center St.
Notes: The Healdsburg Farmers Market accepts Food Stamps. The first time you use $10 on your EBT at the market, they’ll give you an additional $10 in Farmer’s Market tokens. Look for the table with the Food Stamps sign. The Healdsburg Tuesday Night Music Series runs right after the famers market, so you can combine grocery shopping and a little free entertainment.
Monte Rio
Sat, 11 am-2 pm, May-Oct
707-865-9380
Bohemian Hwy at Highway 116
Occidental Farmer’s Market
Fri, 4 pm-dusk, Jun-Oct
707-874-8478
3611 Bohemian Hwy, downtown Occidental
Petaluma Saturday Farmer’s Market
Sat, 2 pm-5 pm, May-Oct
707-762-0344
Walnut Park, 4th St. at D St.
Notes: There is music in the market every Saturday. Check their website for a schedule of other events, like free crafts’ projects for kids.
Petaluma Wednesday Market
Wednesdays 4:30 pm to 8 pm June-Aug
2nd Street (between B & D Streets)
Notes: There is music in the market every week. Check their website for a schedule of free crafts’ projects for kids.
Rohnert Park Farmer’s Market
Fridays 5 pm to 8 pm June –Sept.
In the Library parking lot and adjoining City Center Plaza.
Notes: There will be music in July and August.
Santa Rosa Downtown
Wed, 5 pm-8:30 pm, May-Aug
707-524-2123, 4th St. at B St.
Notes: This market is half street fair, half farmers market. There is music every week, often on multiple corners, chefs food demos, and free Rosie Explorer tours leave the Downtown Market every Wednesday at 6 pm. and 7pm., from the corner of E and 3rd Streets, by the downtown library and Farmers Market. Tours are approximately 45 minutes.
Santa Rosa Oakmont
Sat, 9 am-noon
707-538-7023
White Oak Dr. at Oakmont Dr.
Santa Rosa Original Saturday Market
Sat, 8:30 am-noon
707-522-8629
1351 Maple Ave.
Santa Rosa Original Wednesday Market
Wed, 8:30 am-noon
707-522-8629
1351 Maple Ave.
Sebastopol Farmers Market
Sun. 10 am to 1:30 pm April-Nov.
In the Sebastopol Plaza (across from Whole Foods Market), by the gazebo
Notes: There’s live music in the market almost every week.
Sonoma Friday Market
Fri, 9 am -noon
707-538-7023
1st St. E at E. Spain St.
Sonoma Tuesday Market
Tues, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, Apr-Oct
707-538-7023
Broadway at E. Napa St.
Note: The Sonoma Valley Jazz Society presents live music at the market every week in summer.
Windsor Sunday Farmer’s Market
Sun, 10 am-1 pm, May-Nov
707-838-13207600 Bell Rd.
Notes: There’s live music in the market almost every week.
Windsor Thursday Farmer’s Market
Thurs, 5 pm-8 pm, Jun-Aug
707-838-1320
7600 Bell Rd.
Notes: There’s live music by the market almost every week. The Old Downtown Windsor Classic Car Show also runs every Thursday in Summer from 4 pm to 8 pm on the west end of the Green. Free parking at Windsor High School (but no shuttle) and free bicycle valet parking on the Windsor Town Green.
With all the farmers markets in Sonoma County, you could do like French and shop every day for that day’s produce—you’d never throw away fruits or veggies again. If daily shopping isn’t realistic, you might want to check out this guide to storing produce by the Frugal Foodie.
