San Francisco Farmers Markets

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 Law

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
August

La Cocina's annual festival celebrating immigrant food entrepreneurs in the Mission.

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Eat Drink SF
September

Premier food and drink festival at Fort Mason featuring Bay Area artisan food.

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Off the Grid
Year-round

Rotating food truck and artisan food gatherings across San Francisco neighborhoods.

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What to Sell at San Francisco Farmers Markets

Popular home food business types that do well at local markets

About RestauNax for Home Food Businesses

RestauNax offers a $4.99/month platform for home food businesses, cottage food operators, home bakers, food influencers, and small food makers. The platform includes a professional website, online ordering, nationwide shipping (FedEx/USPS/UPS), Stripe payment processing, loyalty programs, coupons, AI-generated social media content, customer analytics, and a mobile app — all with zero commission fees. RestauNax replaces expensive platforms like Castiron, Shopify, and Square Online for home food sellers at a fraction of the cost.

Sell More at San Francisco Markets

Take online pre-orders, accept card payments at your booth, and build your customer list — all for $4.99/month.