San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market
Address: 10 Ave. of the Flags, Marin Veterans Memorial Auditoriums parking lot, San Rafael, CA, 94903
Season / Hours: Thursdays 8am–1pm, year-round
Local context: 59 other markets within 25 miles, 3 in San Rafael, 647 across California. About 13% of California markets accept SNAP/EBT.
In San Rafael, California, San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market operates as a local farmers market at 10 Ave. of the Flags. Operating season: Thursdays 8am–1pm, year-round. This listing is based on USDA Local Food Portal data.
How this market compares
- Operates year-round — among the roughly 37% of California markets open all year, not just for the summer season.
Benchmarks computed from USDA Local Food Portal listings across California.
About this market
Known as the "Chef's Market," this year-round market at the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael draws professional restaurateurs and home cooks alike, with 85+ participants offering hyperlocal meats, specialty pastries, and breads beside the lagoon with views of Mount Tamalpais.
Markets near this one
The closest other markets are San Rafael Downtown Farmers' Market (2 miles away), San Anselmo Farmers' Market in San Anselmo (2 miles away) and Fairfax Community Farmers' Market in Fairfax (3.2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.
Frequently asked questions
- When is San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market open?
- San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market's listed season is Thursdays 8am–1pm, year-round. It operates year-round. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
- Are there other farmers markets near San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market?
- Yes — there are 59 other farmers markets within 25 miles of San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market, the closest being San Rafael Downtown Farmers' Market about 2 miles away. San Rafael, California is part of a California network of 647 listed markets.
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Contact & links
- Email:
- thursdaymarin@agriculturalinstitute.org
- Facebook:
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Other farmers markets nearby
San Rafael Downtown Farmers' Market
San Rafael, CA 94901
Open: Spring-Summer, select Friday evenings 5pm-9pm
San Anselmo Farmers' Market
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Open: Through October, Fridays 4–8pm
Marinwood Community Farmers' Market
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Fairfax Community Farmers' Market
Fairfax, CA 94930
Open: May to October
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2023. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.
Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2023); directory entry last reviewed August 28, 2026.
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