Best Farmers Markets in San Francisco for Home Food Sellers (2026)
Complete guide to 4 farmers markets in San Francisco — schedules, vendor applications, and tips for home food entrepreneurs.
Farmers Markets in San Francisco
Each market listing includes schedule, location, and vendor application info when available
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Year-round
Embarcadero
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in San Francisco. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.
Heart of the City Farmers Market
Wednesday, Sunday
Year-round
Civic Center
Heart of the City Farmers Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in San Francisco. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.
Castro Farmers Market
Wednesday
March–November
Castro
Castro Farmers Market runs March–November. Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.
Alemany Farmers Market
Saturday
Year-round
Bernal Heights
Alemany Farmers Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in San Francisco. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.
California Cottage Food Rules for Market Vendors
Farmers Market Sales
Allowed — sell directly to customers at markets
Online Pre-Orders
Allowed — take orders online before market day
Revenue Limit
Up to $75,000/year
Permit Required
Yes — Class A or Class B permit
Food Events in San Francisco
Beyond farmers markets — food festivals and events to grow your customer base
SF Street Food Festival
La Cocina's annual festival celebrating immigrant food entrepreneurs in the Mission.
Visit WebsiteEat Drink SF
Premier food and drink festival at Fort Mason featuring Bay Area artisan food.
Visit WebsiteOff the Grid
Rotating food truck and artisan food gatherings across San Francisco neighborhoods.
Visit WebsiteWhat to Sell at San Francisco Farmers Markets
Popular home food business types that do well at local markets
About RestauNax for Home Food Businesses
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