Another great American phenomenon which I had only previously seen in France, are the farmers’ markets. Every weekend during most of the year, the towns in Silicon Valley – and maybe elsewhere too – have the greatest selection of fruits and vegetables, freshly picked, to choose from. There’s usually also foodie places where try out great tastes from different countries. Definitely worth a regular visit!
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Could you please let me know how I could find a local farmers market? Thanks!
Happy to help. In fact, there’s a great website, Urban Village, which lists most of the farmers’ markets in Silicon Valley, http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/markets.php. Just go to markets on the home page and you’ll find the list.
A few that aren’t mentioned, I’ll add here and if I’ve missed any, please let me know!
Santana Row, San Jose – Sundays, 10 am – 3pm
San Pedro Square, San Jose – Fridays 10am – 2pm, May 4 – December 14
Palo Alto – Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto Farmers’ Market – from the 2nd Saturday in May a from 8 am – noon through the 2nd Saturday in December.
Cupertino – in Cupertino Square on Wolfe Rd (formerly Vallco Shopping Mall) Fridays 9:am to 1pm Year-round
Mountain View – Caltrain Parking Lot, Sundays, 9am – 1pm, year round.
Redwood City – Winslow St, Saturdays, April – November, 8am – noon (claims to be the oldest and largest on the peninsula).
Happy Shopping!