Japantown Farmer’s Market

Japantown Farmer’s Market is a neighborhood market organized by the Japantown Business Association in the parking lot behind Gordon Biersch at 357 E. Taylor Street. For 2026, the association lists Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon, May 3 through October 25; October 25 is the season’s final published Sunday. There is no onsite parking, though street spaces are available. The association says the market is volunteer managed.

Its “locally grown, locally made” focus covers fruit, vegetables, artisan food products, prepared food, and handmade crafts. Some vendors return regularly while others participate part-time, so a weekly listing is not a promise of future attendance; the organizer encourages visitors to check updates. Google reviews mention breads and pastries, coffee, produce, dumplings, and hot food. The selection is smaller than at large metropolitan markets, but it can be browsed in a morning.

Google reviews for the listing mention friendly sellers and a community atmosphere; they also describe direct sun and limited shaded areas. County rules require pets to remain 20 feet from unpackaged food and prohibit them inside the market; the association says water and seating are available outside. Since the market ends at noon, arrive early and verify the season’s final date. Permanent Japantown shops are an additional stop, but they keep separate hours.