Which San Francisco farmers markets open on weekends, and what can you buy?

On Saturday mornings, San Francisco offers two distinct farmers market outings. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market takes place outdoors in front of the Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street, combining fresh food with prepared-food stalls and crafted products. Alemany Farmers Market in Bernal Heights dates to 1943 and offers a community-scale shopping experience alongside small family farms. Ferry Plaza is easy to pair with an Embarcadero walk; Alemany invites visitors to spend the morning buying provisions from local sellers.

Ferry Plaza: an outdoor market by the water

Foodwise operates the outdoor market, which is separate from the permanent shops inside the Ferry Building. Saturday hours are 8 a.m.–2 p.m., with more than 100 vendors selling produce, prepared foods, breakfast and lunch, and pantry goods. Tuesday and Thursday hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; the Tuesday market generally includes more than 20 farms, while Thursday brings about 10 to 15 vendors. Those differences shape the visit: Saturday is the broadest browse, while weekdays work better for focused shopping and a midday meal.

The address is 1 Ferry Building, on the Embarcadero. Embarcadero BART is one block away, and several Muni lines, streetcars, and regional ferries converge nearby. Foodwise provides a free Veggie Valet where shoppers can leave bags and collect them later; the location and service hours vary by day. The operator also schedules educational programs and cooking demonstrations, along with a seasonal tent for tastings and tips. Check the calendar if a demonstration is central to your plans. The market sits on a paved, accessible surface; accessible restrooms are inside the Ferry Building.

Google reviews associated with Ferry Plaza highlight the waterfront setting, food stalls, and chances to sample local goods; they also reflect changes in crowds and vendor mix by day. The nearby Ferry Building can make it seem like one combined market, but Foodwise says it operates only the outdoor farmers market: indoor businesses have a separate operator and their own hours. Public transit can spare visitors the search for parking, which may be costly and limited along the waterfront.

Alemany: a producer market with food-access services

Alemany Farmers Market was established in 1943 and identifies itself as California’s oldest continuously operating farmers market. Since February 2026, Foodwise has operated it in partnership with the City and County; the Saturday market brings together up to 90 small family farms and food businesses. It runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 Alemany Boulevard. The weekly lineup changes, but the operator emphasizes fresh food, affordability, and community access.

The experience centers on direct shopping: fruit, vegetables, flowers, honey, and other farm products, alongside food vendors. Foodwise lists services such as an information booth, tokens for food-assistance programs, and support for eligible shoppers. Market Match doubles a portion of EBT/SNAP benefits for fresh fruit and vegetables, up to the program’s published daily cap; WIC and FMNP-linked programs are also available, along with VeggieRx and EatSF vouchers when their terms are met. These are not universal discounts: confirm eligibility, eligible goods, and current limits with the operator.

Foodwise lists free parking, a paved surface, and accessible entrances and restrooms; it also notes Muni connections and the nearby Glen Park BART station via bus. Google reviews tied to the address often mention seasonal produce, flowers, and honey, while showing that prices and selection differ from stall to stall. Alemany also has a separate flea market, which should not be confused with the Saturday farmers market. For an easier shopping trip, arrive early, check transit directions, and bring a bag without assuming every vendor takes the same payment methods.

Choose based on your route and shopping list

Ferry Plaza offers a scenic outing, more Saturday vendors, and a bag-storage service; Alemany is more focused on producer shopping and food-access programs. Both operate weekly, but their schedules, scale, and surroundings differ. Check Foodwise’s lineup for the specific day, confirm the hours of any service you need, and remember that the Ferry Building’s indoor shops are not part of its farmers market.

Sources consulted

• Visitor information, days, hours, services and transit — Foodwise.
• Ferry Plaza Farmers Market overview and seller directory — Foodwise.
• Google Maps listing snapshot — Google Maps.
• Alemany visitor information and food access — Foodwise.
• Alemany market overview, history and schedule — Foodwise.
• Google review snapshot — Birdeye reproducing Google reviews.

Information checked October 20, 2026. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market runs Saturdays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Alemany Farmers Market opens Saturdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Vendors change, and food-assistance programs are subject to current eligibility and rules.