San Jose Farmers Markets

Best Farmers Markets in San Jose for Home Food Sellers (2026)

Complete guide to 3 farmers markets in San Jose — schedules, vendor applications, and tips for home food entrepreneurs.

Farmers Markets in San Jose

Each market listing includes schedule, location, and vendor application info when available

San Jose Downtown Farmers Market

Friday

May–November

Downtown San Jose

San Jose Downtown Farmers Market runs May–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.

Willow Glen Farmers Market

Saturday

Year-round

Willow Glen

Willow Glen Farmers Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in San Jose. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Evergreen Farmers Market

Sunday

May–October

Evergreen Village

Evergreen Farmers Market runs May–October. 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.

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 Jose

Beyond farmers markets — food festivals and events to grow your customer base
Viva CalleSJ
October

Open streets festival with food vendors along a car-free route through downtown.

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
August

Three-day music festival featuring local food vendors and artisan food makers.

SoFA Street Fair
September

Annual arts and food festival in the SoFA district with local food entrepreneurs.

What to Sell at San Jose 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 Jose Markets

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