National Farmers Market Week
Saturday, August 13, 2022, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seasonal Celebration Ferry Plaza
This National Farmers Market Week (August 7-13, 2022), savor summer’s bounty, support local farmers and food makers, and join Foodwise in celebrating the many benefits that farmers markets bring to our communities! As the pandemic has proven, farmers markets are essential in supporting healthy food access and resilient local food systems, today and in the long term.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Festivities on Saturday, August 13
- 9 am to 1 pm: Kids coloring activities at the Foodwise Kids tent. Kids can receive a free farmers market tote bag to color, while supplies last.
- 10:30 am: Market to Table Demo: Amber and Stella Balakian, Balakian Farms (Foodwise Classroom)
Support Foodwise and show your farmers market love by purchasing a limited-edition Foodwise farmers market tote bag, available at the Foodwise Info Booth!
Support Foodwise Farmers Markets
Join your community in celebrating National Farmers Market Week at Foodwise farmers markets:
- Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday and Thursday (10 am to 2 pm) and Saturday (8 am to 2 pm) at Embarcadero and Market Street, San Francisco
- Mission Community Market: Thursday (3 to 7 pm) at 22nd and Bartlett Streets, San Francisco
Connect with with us at @foodwise and @missionmercado and share your market photos and why you support farmers markets at #FarmersMarketsAreEssential #FarmersMarketWeek #LoveMyMarket.
Vote in the 2022 Farmers Market Celebration
Cast your vote today for your favorite farmers market! Support Foodwise farmers markets and help us win $5,000 to support local farms and healthy communities. Voting closes on September 19, 2022.
Why Farmers Markets?
Foodwise farmers markets have remained open as an essential service throughout the pandemic, supporting local farms and providing vital access to fresh, healthy food for our communities. Farmers markets provide safe, outdoor shopping experience, and are critical to long-term food security. By shopping at your local farmers market, you help stimulate local economies, preserve farmland and rural livelihoods, increase access to fresh food, and support healthy communities.
Here are our 10 Reasons to Support Farmers Markets. Declare your love and support of farmers markets by spreading the word!
Double Your SNAP Benefits at Foodwise Farmers Markets
Foodwis farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT (CalFresh/food stamps). Customers using EBT can double their dollars (up to $10 per market day) through the Market Match program, which offers free market coins redeemable only for fruits and vegetables. Visit the Foodwise Info Booth to learn more.