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Farmers' Market
presented by Kaiser Permanente

Information

Market Vendor Application

Merchant at the Market

Cookin' at the Market

Get to know the vendors

What's Happening at the Market

Past events at the Market

Our Sponsors - Including Kaiser Permanente

The Downtown Farmers' Market is a ZERO WASTE EVENT

Become our FAN on Facebook

Downtown Farmers' Market 2010 presented by Kaiser Permanente

Note: Cookin' at the Market demo will happen July 23, instead of the last Friday of the month

The cozy outdoor market takes place each Friday (with only a few holiday exceptions), from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. along a charming block of San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets.   Note:  No market on Friday, Nov. 26.

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, please download this application: Market Vendor Application

Downtown Farmers' Market vendor Spice Hound featured in The Wave Magazine.

A special message from Kaiser Permanente:

Kaiser Permanente is committed to the health of their members as well as the communites they live in.  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 the presenting sponsor of the Downtown San Jose Farmers' Market.

The Downtown Farmers' Market is a Zero Waste Event

All of our vendors will be using bio-degradable bags and food vendors will be using compostable serving ware. Since May all waste has been sorted to divert the majority to composting or recyclabling bins and will continues to happen for the rest fo the season. Be a part of the efforts by shopping at the market with your own re-usable bags.

Find out more on Zero Waste Events

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What's happening at the Downtown Farmers' Market

Every Friday

• Stop by the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market booth for popular recipes to help you bring California's agricultural bounty to your table in new and exciting ways

• Ride the VTA light rail – receive $1 in Carrot Cash (works like real money at the market) when you show your valid VTA Light Rail or Bus pass at the information table

• Get Validated – receive up to two hours of validated parking at the Market and San Pedro Street Garage

Every Third Friday

• "Green Days at the Market" - Green Up! Special vendors will be on site with tips on how to live green. Stop by the informational table and pick up a free plant at the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association Booth while supplies last.

Every Last Friday

• “Cookin The Market” - Enjoy cooking demonstrations by the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association Chef, using fresh, locally grown ingredients and easy-to-learn seasonal recipes.

Congratulations to our 2010 Cherry Pit Spitting Contest Winners!

2010 Cherry Pit Spitting Contest Winners

Both winners landed their cherry pits about

25 feet away from the spitting line.

(Left) Over 18 category: Marlene Videl of Manteca (works near downtown)

(Right) Under 18 category: Maxwell Lee of Sunnyvale

Each won a bag of cherries from the Downtown Farmers' Market vendors.

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Cookin' the Market  takes place the last Friday of every month starting ... May 28!

Cookin' the Market is a program of cooking demonstrations in PCFMA's farmers' markets and other community events that show just how quick and easy it is to cook with fresh, locally-grown ingredients.

Cookin' the Market emphasizes fresh and seasonal ingredients, healthy recipes, and easy preparations to demonstrate that anyone, regardless of time or talent, can cook fresh and nutritious foods that not only taste better, but are also better for you 

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Before you come downtown visit sjdowntownparking.com to keep your drive stress-free.

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 2 hours.

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 2010 sponsors:
(click logo to visit sponsor web site)

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August- Summer Fun

Did you miss the pie at the market Aug. 7? Here are the lucky contestants who chowed done on some delicious fruit pies.

2009 Cherry pit spitting results
23 competitors

Any Excuse to Spit in Public winner:  Chris Johnson (San Jose) 40 feet
Won $50 spree at the Farmers' Market

Suits Galore winner:  Eric Sahn (Redwood City)  27 feet
Won $50 gift certificate to Morocco's

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