How many farmers markets are in Palo Alto, California?

Palo Alto has 3 farmers markets listed in the USDA Local Food Portal, of which 1 accept SNAP/EBT and 1 list certified-organic vendors. Each listing below carries its address, season, and details.

Which Palo Alto farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT?

1 of Palo Alto's 3 farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT benefits, per their USDA listings. Open each market below to confirm acceptance and any matching programs that stretch SNAP dollars on fresh produce.

Farmers Markets in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, California has 3 USDA-listed farmers markets. 1 accepts SNAP/EBT ; 1 features USDA-certified organic vendors. Each listing below shows the market name, accepted payment methods, and quick-reference badges for SNAP, EBT, organic, indoor venue, and CSA availability. Tap a market for full address, contact info, season, products sold, and an embedded map. Directory last rebuilt August 28, 2026.

Farmers markets in Palo Alto include California Avenue Farmers' Market, Va Palo Alto Farmers Market and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market. Across Palo Alto markets you'll commonly find fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea and crafts/woodworking items. 1 market operates year-round; the rest are seasonal, so check each listing's hours before visiting. Listing data is sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal.

Market hours vary — most farmers markets operate seasonally on specific days of the week. Check each market's detail page (or contact the market directly) before visiting to confirm today's hours.

What the listings show

Across the 3 markets listed in Palo Alto, California: 1 of the 3 indicates it accepts SNAP/EBT, 1 lists certified-organic vendors, 1 operates year-round rather than seasonally, 3 have a website on file. Those flags come from the USDA registry rather than a site visit, so treat them as a starting point and confirm with the market.

If nothing in Palo Alto fits your schedule, the closest other listed towns are East Palo Alto (1 market, about 2 miles away), Menlo Park (1 market, about 2 miles away), Mountain View (1 market, about 5 miles away) and Portola Valley (1 market, about 6 miles away). Distances are straight-line between town centres, so road time will be longer.

Approximate position of Palo Alto, California within California (bordering states shown for reference). Locator only — see the map above for the street location.

Frequently asked questions

How many farmers markets are in Palo Alto, California?: Palo Alto has 3 farmers markets listed in the USDA Local Food Portal, of which 1 accept SNAP/EBT and 1 list certified-organic vendors. Each listing below carries its address, season, and details.
Which Palo Alto farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT?: 1 of Palo Alto's 3 farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT benefits, per their USDA listings. Open each market below to confirm acceptance and any matching programs that stretch SNAP dollars on fresh produce.
What farmers markets are in Palo Alto, California?: Palo Alto's farmers markets include California Avenue Farmers' Market, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market, Va Palo Alto Farmers Market. See the full list below with addresses, seasons, and SNAP/EBT details for each.

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