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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Visitor Info & Services

Embarcadero and Market Streets, San Francisco

Saturday (8 am – 2 pm) and Tuesday & Thursday (10 am – 2 pm), year round

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a triweekly California Certified Farmers Market operated by Foodwise at the San Francisco Ferry Building on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday, year round. Find visitor info, market services, and frequently asked questions here.

Getting Here & Visitor Info

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market takes place outside the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero at the base of Market Street in San Francisco. Find transit, parking, and other info to prepare for your visit.

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market takes place three days a week, year round, rain or shine.

  • Saturday (8 am to 2 pm): With more than 100 vendors, our largest market surrounds the Ferry Building, providing a wide variety of produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options, plus free education programs hosted by Foodwise.
  • Tuesday (10 am to 2 pm): Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables for the week at our vibrant Tuesday market, which features more than 20 farms and prepared food options.
  • Thursday (10 am to 2 pm): With 10 to 15 vendors, the Thursday farmers market offers a wide array of street food lunch options, plus fresh produce to meet your midweek shopping needs.

The Ferry Building is one of the most easily accessed locations in the Bay Area. There are many public transit and biking options, along with parking options. We encourage shoppers to walk, bike, or take public transit to spare the air.

Public Transit

You can reach the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market by all San Francisco BART lines, numerous MUNI lines, the F Market Streetcar, the California Street Cable Car line, and several ferry lines. From the Peninsula, ride Caltrain and connect with MUNI’s N-Judah. Plan your trip with detailed Bay Area transit information, maps, and schedules at 511.org/transit.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART): The Embarcadero BART Station is just one block away on Market Street, between Drumm Street and Beale Street. It is served by all BART lines that go to San Francisco (red, yellow, green, and blue lines). For schedules, go to bart.gov.

San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI): Many buses, trains, and streetcars all stop at or near the Ferry Building. Nearby MUNI stops include the 1, 2, 6, 9, 14,14R, F, and N bus and rail lines. Plan your trip at 511.org/transit.

Ferry: Terminals for Sausalito, Oakland, Alameda, and Larkspur ferries are behind the Ferry Building. For schedules, visit sanfranciscobayferry.com.

Biking

With a large two-way bike lane, the Embarcadero is easily accessed by bicycle. Bike racks are located in front of and behind the building. We recommend that you use a sturdy U-lock, as there have been incidents of cable-clipping. For bike lane maps and cycling information, go to sfbike.org.

Driving and Parking 

For driving directions, visit Google Maps. There are a number of affordable parking options within a couple blocks of the Ferry Building.

  • Saturday: Golden Gateway Garage (250 Clay Street, between Battery and Davis Streets) is open 7 am to 7 pm, with an all-day flat rate of $10, no validation required. Embarcadero Center 4 Parking Lot (4 Embarcadero Center) is $3 per hour without validation, or $2 for 0-4 hours with validation at the Info Booth (normal rates apply after 4 hours). Note that this deal is ONLY applicable to the Four Embarcadero Center garage.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: On weekdays, the best option is the ProPark Parking Lot at Embarcadero and Washington, which is $5 for the 1st hour with validation at the Info Booth, $9 for the 2nd hour, and $8/hour after that ($64 maximum daily rate).
  • Motorcycles: There are 40 parking spaces just north of the Ferry Building at Pier ½ ($.50/hour 7 am to 7 pm; $.25/hour 7 pm to 11 pm).

The loading zone on northbound Embarcadero in front of the Ferry Building, just south of the clocktower, is the best option for passenger drop-off. On farmers market days, look for the green Foodwise Info Booth/Veggie Valet tents.

Individuals with a disabled placard can park at any metered spot across the street on the southbound Embarcadero roadway. There are two parking spots just south and north of the Ferry Building, along northbound Embarcadero. There are a couple of dedicated spots, but as long as the placard is valid, they are not limited to these spots. You can find additional information about parking with a disabled placard on the SFMTA website.

For a complete list of Ferry Plaza Farmers Market farmers and businesses each market day, click here:

Per California Health & Safety Code 114259.5, dogs and other live animals are NOT allowed in certified farmers markets and permitted food facilities, with the exception of service animals. Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor (California Penal Code 365.7 [a]). Please make plans to leave your animal at home or at a safe place outside of the market.

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market began in September of 1992 as a one-time “Harvest Market,” with farmers and local restaurants gathering on a Sunday morning in the middle of the Embarcadero Roadway. Learn more about the market’s history.

Foodwise operates the outdoor Ferry Plaza Farmers Market only, not the shops inside the Ferry Building Marketplace. If you have questions about the retail spaces inside the building, please visit the Ferry Building Marketplace.

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is in the located near many attractions on the waterfront. Here are just a few.

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Farmers Market Services

Foodwise offers many farmers market services to make your farmers market shopping experience more accessible, easy, and enjoyable.

Got questions? Our friendly staff and volunteers are happy to assist you. Visit the Foodwise Info Booth for help locating vendors, parking validation, events calendars, and additional services listed below.

Foodwise farmers markets accept CalFresh EBT (also known as SNAP or food stamps). During market hours, customers can use their EBT card at the Foodwise Info Booth to receive market coins.

CalFresh EBT shoppers can double their benefits through the Market Match program (up to a set maximum per market day). Market Match tokens redeemable in the market for fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn more.

Foodwise farmers markets also accept Fresh Approach VeggieRx, Eat SF Vouchers 4 Veggies, and WIC & FMNP vouchers. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) vouchers must be redeemed directly at participating sellers’ stalls. Learn more.

Most of our farmers market sellers take credit cards and contactless payments (such as Apple Pay). Look for “We Take Credit Cards” signs at their stalls, or just ask them!

You can also use your credit card or contactless payment at the Foodwise Info Booth to purchase wooden market coins, which can be redeemed at any farmers market stall. Note: Market coin purchases with Square at the Info Booth will be assessed a service fee.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: ATM machines are located inside the Ferry Building on the north side and south side.

Mission Community Market: Find Wells Fargo and US Bank ATMs at the intersection of 22nd and Mission, and a Chase ATM at 21st and Mission.

Want to take out cash, but don’t want to wait at the ATM? You can also use your credit card or contactless payment at the Info Booth to purchase wooden market coins, which can be redeemed at any farmers market stall. Note: Market coin purchases with Square at the Info Booth will be assessed a service fee.

Give the gift of fresh, local food. Our farmers market eGift Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion. Learn more about purchasing and redeeming eGift Cards, and using market coins in the farmers market.  Learn more.

Bags weighing your down? At the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, you can leave your purchases at our free Veggie Valet, and come back later or pick them up curbside. On Saturday, the Veggie Valet can be found curbside, south of the clocktower (8 am to 1 pm). On Tuesday and Thursday, the Veggie Valet service is offered through the Info Booth (10 am to 2 pm).

Foodwise farmers markets offer education programs to connect eaters of all ages with fresh food and local farms. Learn more about our education programs.

Visit our orange Seasonal Spotlight tent for free tastings, recipes, and tips about what’s in season at the farmers market this month. At the Foodwise Classroom at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays, we also offer free cooking demos and seasonal celebrations. See our events calendar for upcoming demos and events.

Laminated signs posted at each seller’s tent educate shoppers about the seller and their farming or production practices. Learn more about our sellers.

Are you a frequent farmers market shopper? We want to thank you! Visit the Info Booth to pick up your Seasonal Shopper Rewards Card. Earn rewards and win prizes! Learn more.

The Foodwise Info Booth sells farmers market tote bags and other items. See a list here.

Chefs and restaurants are an important part of our farmers market community. Through our Market to Chef program, we support chefs who shop at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market by offering curbside parking (requires an annual registration) and shopping carts for large purchases. View a list of restaurants that shop with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Here are answers to some common questions we receive.

Foodwise is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to growing thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. We operate farmers markets and offer education programs for eaters of all ages. Learn more.

Thank you for your interest. To learn more and apply, please see our prospective sellers page.

Foodwise welcomes groups of all ages to visit our farmers markets, including classes and tour groups. At this time we do not offer tours, but we are sometimes able to accommodate requests for a brief introduction to the market by a staff member. Learn more.

Yes! Foodwise offers opportunities for brands to activiate at the farmers market, as well as market and volunteer experiences for corporate groups. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Yes! Volunteers are vital members of our team who perform a wide range of duties such as assisting customers at our farmers markets and supporting our education programs. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Certified Farmers Markets are locations certified by the Agricultural Commissioner of the county in which they are held where only California Certified Producers sell agricultural products directly to consumers. All of the farmers who sell at our market are certified as producers by the counties where they grow. Each county requires the submission of a production list complete with crop types, number of acres, location, estimated harvest and harvest season. From this information, a Producer’s Certificate is issued. The County Agricultural Inspector visits the farm during production to confirm that the farmer is growing what they claim to be.

All products that are not produced on a farm or sold by a farmer are sold in a non-certified, adjunct portion of each market. These items include non-farmstead cheeses and preserves, breads, prepared foods, and some meats. Many of our artisans and purveyors buy ingredients from our farmers to create their products.

Learn more in our glossary.