Farmers' Market
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Downtown Farmers' Market now open every Friday through Nov. 16
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The cozy outdoor market takes place each Friday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. along a charming block of San
Pedro Street between
Santa Clara and St. John streets.
This is a Zero Waste Event
With the help of a Green Grant from the City of San Jose Environmental Services Department and NOTHING WASTED sustainable event planning, our vendors use bio-degradable bags and compostable serving ware. All
waste is sorted with a majority diverted to compost or recyclable
bins. Do your part - shop with
re- usable bags.
A special message from Kaiser Permanente:
Kaiser Permanente is committed to the health of their members as well as the communites in which they live. Healthy eating and active living is at the core of their efforts around prevention and wellness. Kaiser Permanente has had a long-standing partnership with the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association, hosting two markets on the KP-San Jose campus this year. Kaiser Permanente is excited to be presenting sponsor of the Downtown San Jose Farmers' Market.
Being Healthy Pays
Ride your bike to the market and get $1 in free Carrot Cash (spend it like cash at produce vendors) by showing your bike or helmet at the info table.
Downtown Farmers' Market programs
Calling all Merchants! SJDA would like to offer non-profit organizations and downtown businesses an opportunity to promote your business, association or organization through the Merchant at the Market program.
Calling all Artists! We are recruiting artisans and craft vendors for the market.
Interested in participating? Please download and complete an application
Merchant at the Market New Artisan Returning Artisan
Non-Ag Food Vendor Application
If you would like to sell food or samples at the San Jose Downtown Farmers' Market in San Pedro Square, please download and read the Non-Ag Vendor Application on the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association website. Be sure that they know you're interested in the San Jose Downtown Farmers’ Market by adding your chck next to us.
Featured Restaurant Sampler at the market
If you are a downtown restaurant and would like to offer food samples and promote your restaurant menu and specials on site, please click on “Featured Restaurant Sampler” link and submit the Sampler Section on the attached application to SJDA.
What's happening at the Downtown Farmers' Market
Click here to download the flier
Mother’s Day promotion
May 11 - Flowers for Mom with purchase of $10 or more
Cookin’ the Market
June 1, July 13, Aug. 31 and Sept. 28 at noon
Watch our chef turn fresh market ingredients into fabulous dishes. Sample the results.
Cherry Pit Spitting Contest – June 8
Who can project their pit the farthest? Everyone wins.
Red, White and Blue Day – June 29 at noon
Free shortcakes with fresh market berries.
Melon Eating Contest – Aug. 24
Who can eat the most melon in a minute? A must-see for the messy.
Pumpkin Giveaways and Painting – Oct. 26
Go wild decorating free mini-pumpkins.
Market basket giveaway
Oct 5 and Nov 9 – Market basket giveaway of fresh, seasonal produce (Register to win at the SJDA info table)
$5 carrot cash
Nov. 2, 9 & 16 - Buy Local! Spend $5 or more from local art vendors, and receive $5 carrot cash to spend on produce!
Green Days at the Market – third Friday of each month
Learn eco tips from green-friendly vendors and pick up a re-useable shopping bag (first 50 people who come to the info table starting at noon receive a Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association bag)
Ride VTA Light Rail
Exit at the Santa Clara or St. James Station. Receive $1 in Carrot Cash when you show your valid VTA Light Rail or Bus pass.
Frequent shopper cards
Pick up your frequent-shopper card at the market info table and get it stamped each week after you purchase $10 or more in fresh produce. Prizes will be rewarded once you receive 7, 14 and 21 stamps. Those who collect 21 stamps will also be entered into a grand prize drawing at the end of the year for a downtown entertainment and dining package.
SJSU students and faculty
Show your valid I.D. at the info table for free Carrot Cash coupons each week.
Be sure to check back for more updates
Check in at the SJDA information table for promotion details, parking validations and Carrot Cash. Some promotions may be limited. Parking programs and fees are subject to change.
Before you come downtown, visit sjdowntownparking.com to keep your drive stress-free.
Free two-hour parking validations available at the market info table good at lots and garages marked Pv
The market is produced in conjunction with Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association. Call (800) 949-FARM for more information.
Here's how North San Jose employees can enjoy the Farmers' Market on just a 90 minute lunch break by taking the light rail:
VTA's Alum Rock-Santa Teresa Line
$2 single ride covers any direction for two hours.
Show your VTA pass at the info table for $1 Carrot Cash coupons (spend it like cash at produce vendors)
Southbound:
Tasman 11:57 and 12:12
Metro/Airport 12:07 and 12:22
Santa Clara St. 12:20 and 12:35
Ride time to Market: 15-20 minutes
Less than a 5 minute walk from St. James or Santa Clara light rail stations to Farmers' Market
Northbound
Santa Clara St. 12:49 and 1:04
Metro/Airport 1:01 and 1:16
Tasman 1:11 and 1:26
Less than a 5 minute walk from Farmers' Market to St. James or Santa Clara light rail stations.
Ride time back: 15-20 minutes
Time spent at the Farmers' Market/lunch: 40-50 minutes
Thanks to our sponsors:
(click logo to visit sponsor web site)
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