Reviews for: Marin Farmers Markets

As a consumer, I believe in sustaining local and organic farmers and food merchants whenever I can.

We haqve many organic farmers and most booths offer tastes of their food prior to buying. The food is 100% better than store-bought, including Whole Foods and other green oriented markets.

It has a good selection of local organic or pesticide free produce and no junk! A great atmosphere to wander around in.

I have been a shopper here for many years. I have made freinds of the vendors and am on first name basis with them now. It's like buying groceries from your friends. Local FRESH produce, cheese, meat, and seafood because we are so close to the coast, it's the best! The vendors are here rain or shine year round and so am I. You can't get better, fresher ingredients for your meals than right here at the Farmers Market!

It's become a Sunday ritual. Grab some coffee and a pastry, watch my daughter jump in the jumpy castles, then walk row by row, tasting, smelling, eating. I always come home with bag full of delicious food and beautiful flowers!

The racial diversity, and trans-generational presence and the good "vibs" makes my Sunday morning farmer's market shopping experience a very special celebrational event less formal and more fun than a Church service.

This expansive market offers a great variety produce, meat, eggs, fish, and plants. Additionally, there is a wealth of delicious prepared foods, entertainment, and comfortable areas to sit and relax and eat. While it is huge, it has a low-key feel, and if you're a repeat shopper, the farmers will recognize you. A feel-good way to start a Sunday.

They have a variety of locally grown organic produce, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, pastured eggs and meat and fish. There is a large selection of ready made foods also, everything from raw to BBQ.

Wonderful, fresh, organic food; dedicated, passionate vendors including at least one bio-dynamic grower; great atmosphere in a pretty setting and lots of parking.

For 20 years I made a weekly visit to one farmers market or another in the BayArea which spoiled me for life. Living in Portland OR for the past year I have been continually disappointed with the limited number of organic growers in the seasonal markets as well as the comparatively poorer quality and ripeness of the produce here.

The Marin Civic Ctr. FM has wonderful local growers with organic produce, yummy cooked food, lots of people to meet locally and the growers are very open and excited to share their wisdom. The produce is wonderful and particularly berry season, peach and nectarine season excites me. There is someone there I refer to as the "bean man" who sells nothing but beans and they are the best I've ever had - fava beans, string beans and so much more. This place is amazing and would truly be missed if it failed to exist. I love it!

They have a strawberry ice, that is really tasty. Served in a small transparent cup, it's made with strawberries, frozen mix of water and milk, or it might have just been frozen milk, I can't tell. They have roasted pepper, onions and other vegetables, the aroma fills the air. The bakery from Point Reyes Area, has great buns and breads. Wonderful mixes of assorted fruits and vegetables are there. Along with lots of crafts, plus fragrant oils, strawberry, coconut, almond. They are a great place to visit and gather some goodies to take home.

I love this market! They have such variety: from freshly made waffles and chai, to the live music and even amazing afghan food, plus all the local and organic fruits and vegetables you'd expect, from lots of different vendors, all fresh and delicious! It's a fantastic place, I'd highly reccomend it!!

I love the year-round selection of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables from all over central and northern California (and at affordable prices). There are over 50 farmers there, so there are many things to choose from. There are fun things for the kids to do as well (and I have two under 4), including pony rides, puppet shows, storytime provided my Marin mobile library, and more. It's just another reason we love living in Marin!

I love the access to locally grown organic food. It's also a great way to speak directly to the farmers. Always a great variety of fruits, vegetables and plants.

I love to stroll through the lanes at the market and take in the amazing display of colors from fruits, vegetables, flowers and sweets. I love to see the interaction of ladies in their straw hats, Dad's pushing or holding toddlers while they enjoy homemade belgin waffles with powedered surgar floating off onto their shirts. I love knowing that items are fresh, planted with love and care and are organic. I love that I can support home grown from the counties I either live in or are close to. Eveyone is always happy at the Markets enjoying choosing their favorite type of green bean, tasting the juicy fruits before making their selection and connecting while listening to music in the background.

wonderful variety, the ability to talk to the growers, supporting local growers especially organic, the atmosphere!!

They offer so much, not just organic foods and heirloom produce, but breads, local honey, meats, sea foods. It is wonderful, and I go twice each week. It also goes year round.

The Mother of All Farmer's Markets. I want fresh food grown locally by people I have come to know and trust. I can't fathom any other way of procuring healthy food, other than growing your own garden.

This market has led the way in providing organic and locally grown products in Marin County.

Marin Civic Center Farmer's Market is the best in the state of California or any state I would imagine. Best produce, fruit, seafood, meat and great prepared foods.

love to see farmers faces and hands, like visiting their farms - and "fruit of their labor of love " can no be substituted with anything else

I always find what I am looking for. Also, most of the products are organic, whether certified or not.And you always know what the seasons are by looking at the displays. I go Thursday and Sunday.

It's an amazing experience from both a foodie standpoint and as a community meeting place. If you haven't been, you are truly missing out on what makes Marin a special hub of agriculture, food and friendly locals. You'll support the farmers, while getting to know themÂ?and getting yourself some amazing produce, meats and more.

It is the "serious" grocery-shopper's farmers' market. It has music, jewelry/clothes/pottery, ready-cooked foods, and many other delightful distractions; however, it focuses on a wide variety of local farmers' and ranchers' produce to fill my kitchen every week.

it's huge, it a stupendous variety of local veggies and fruits, it has fun stuff for kids AND adults, and it's all open year round! I love the unusual local items that i could never get in a grocery store.

Lots of local growers offering a plethora of delicious and healty organic produce, fabulous breads, and outstanding prepared foods.

Exceedingly friendly, enlightened and knowledgeable vendors; delectable prepared foods (the full sweep from ethnic to good old All-American country); an amazing array of bakeries; chocolatiers; creative craft people; sustainable seafood, free range meat, chicken, and eggs. I look forward to my Sunday shopping at the Marin Farmers Market with its high quality goods, exceptional setting combining a stunning landmark building (the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Marin County Civic Center), park, ponds and streams. I go every Sunday, rain or shine, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

I always liked to support our local business and farmers. Our community needs to keep our art and food alive in the community from the community. Buy locally, spend locally.

There's no better way to engage with my community, support local farmers & purveyors, and reduce the carbon footprint all in one fell swoop than by starting each Sunday morning at the San Rafael Farmers Market.

This is known as the best in the Bay Area. Big, year-round, 2 days a week, lots of organic produce, the best stone fruit & berries, a long bakers' row, crafts, 2 jumpy-things for kids, fresh fish & meat, dozens of gourmet prepared-food vendors, two live music spots... I'd be surprised if anywhere could top this.

Consistent variety, well-managed, and aquality featured chef demonstrators who help educate and provide Quality of Life choices to discriminate buyers, like me. Thank you!

Wonderful organic products, terrific selection, year round availability, great place to grab breakfast or lunch.

It's fun...lots of vendors...centrally located...a great way to spend part of Sunday connecting w/ community.

It offers an abundance of difference farmers and purveyors of organic and non-organic (yet sustainable) produce, meats, fish, baked goods, delicious prepared foods, as well as some hand crafted non-food items.

it is the best...anytime I'm in Marin I make sure to stop by and enjoy the eats and treats.

Huge number of vendors; actual farmers that are happy to talk about their products and methods; large number of value-added things like crafts, prepared food, etc.

The produce is the freshest, the choices are immense and the farmers are honest-to-goodness great people! Sunday just isn't Sunday without a kitchen counter full of fragrant, colorful, fruits and veg!

Our markets are a feast for all the senses. I've been shopping at the markets since they began when my children were babies. They now shop and volunteer their and the Marin Civic Center Farmers Markets are a part of our weekly schedule. We are so spoiled here where our markets are year round and always filled with the most wonderful seasonal produce.

I love all the wonderful fresh foods and fabulous variety. It's close to home and is like a festival every Sunday. Everyone is SO happy!

A great balance between TONS of great, local fruits, veggies, artisan breads, cheeses, chutneys, meats, etc. AND lovely, handcrafted treasures.

This market is one of the best in the country -- it has a real community feel and the opportunity to know some of the best local farmers and their produce around.

The Marin Farmers market provide the opportunity for residents to get farm fresh foods, flowers, baked goods in one place.

You can't find more wonderful, unusual and fresh produce anywhere else! The farmers are great, the crafts are of great quality and the freshness beyond compare! The musicians are superb! Great way to start Sunday!

I used to live there and of all the places I've lived and all the farmers markets, that is the best.

It is one of the oldest in the country and served as a model for all the others. The farmers love to come to this one, even more than the S.F. Ferry Building. I have been going for over 25 years, raised my kids and now my grand-children on it and so many of the farmers are now friends.

It's my favorite market of the Bay Area. Just so chill and relaxed with great vendors and not an over-the-top crowd.

There is so much variety at this farmer's market. Not only can you get fresh local fruits and veggies but also wonderful local honey, fresh seafood, organic meats and prepared foods.

Great selection of fresh and organic fruits and veggies. Nice friendly local farmers.

Walking distance from my house and always has wonderful local organic fruit and veggies, great tamales and other prepared food, Awesome bread and great crafts for gifts all year long.

Awesome fresh produce and other foods, most of which comes from a very short distance.

The organic array, variety, quality, and love presented by all these purveyors made this market my favorite of all markets I've ever known ... including Union Square, NYC that I knew much longer.

The veggies, fruit and yummy ready-to-eat foods are wonderful. The growers and merchants are nice and generous, the whole family can have fun and we come home with organic fresh food. It's great!

The thursday Marin Civic Center Farmers Market is the BEST...I don't go to grocery stores because this market is ALL YEAR ROUND and has everything: vegetables, fish, fowl, beef, soup, pizza, chocolate, bread, dessert, fruit, honey and Music!!!! THE BEST!!!

There's so much more than just produce, plus there is a real community atmosphere.

The best gathering space I've ever seen for a community of like-minded eco-foodies.

this is a collection of vendors who really care about the food they grow and sell. they are interested in talking with you about how they grow, with tips on growing in your own garden. it's a festive atmosphere of people of all ages interested in good, locally grown food. lots of organic and people honest about how they grow.

It has something for everyone - music, prepared food, fresh conventional and organic produce, crafts, and bodycare products. It's easily accessible and entertaining to even go there without buying anything.

This farmer's market takes place on thrusdays and sundays. The sunday market is the biggest I've ever seen! Not only do they have a huge selection of organic and no-spray fruits and veggies, they have local cheeses, meats, eggs, flowers, seedlings, soaps, breads and more! We are so lucky here. California has an enormous selection of fruits and vegetables. Some of them I've never heard of. My favorite strawberry farmer even told me when to come back to get the best berries for making jam!

Fresh, locally grown products... Clear labelling of things organic... Outgoing, friendly merchants... A real sense of consumer/seller symbiosis... of communities with a common purpose. One of the happiest two hours of my week...followed by many happy hours of consuming wonderful, fresh organic food!!

The produce and other things sold are great quality and fresh, and it's wonderful developing relationships with growers. It's a nice atmosphere, too, and I enjoy interacting with fellow shoppers to learn their favorite ways of preparing the more exotics vegetables.

I like this market, the food is beautiful and there is a lot of variety of products. Some musicians play and the ambiance is wonderfu. Some people, it's great.

Convenient, lots of stalls, good prices. We've been going for many years, ever since they opened.

The most beautiful food and wide variety of products. You cannot find many items at the farmers market in your grocers. An inspirational environment which gives you the desire to eat healthy fresh grown foods.

it a great farmer market plus farmer market has many farmers that come from all over nothern Califorina to sell their products weather if food or handmade items .. they even include ponyrides for little children.. it the biggest market in marin...

I love the farmers and their wholesome, delectable produce and related products. I am blessed to have had access to all of their abundance for years!

I have shopped at this market for many years. It is consistently the best source of fresh seasonal produce. It is a large market with a great variety of products and vendors.

This farmer's market is great. It is large and offers plenty of different farmers as well as Artisans. It is laid out nicely and is a great way to start your Sunday morning. It is worth driving from San Francisco for the variety of farmers.

The market is quite comprehensive; has beautiful produce and flowers, and is more and more organic.

LOVE supporting our local farmers, growers and artisans. The Market is a fun, healthy, community hub.

Both the Sunday and Thursday markets are where I buy the bulk of my family's food and where I always see my friends: parents from the current schools my kids attend and former preschool pals, neighbors, and vendor/farmers who have become friends over the 15 years that I have been a part of this community. In that time my son has started working for one of the farmers on the weekends and now even takes the ferry into the city and has worked the Ferry Building market as well. This is a market with a diverse mix of vendors and products as well as a consistent core group that I count on season after season to provide the delicious produce and nourishment for my family and community.