• Campbell

• East Campbell Avenue and North First Street, Campbell

It is no surprise that the Campbell Farmers Market is one of the South Bay’s most popular. The award-winning street fair is home to local vendors selling fresh, locally grown produce, as well as accompanying arts and crafts and live music. Enjoy the casual shopping atmosphere every Sunday 9am to 1pm and don’t let this year’s fickle weather dissuade from a great experience, rain or shine. Special events are held almost every other week including holiday fairs, book signings and Mother’s Day giveaways.

• Los Gatos

• Main Street and North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos

This certified farmers market offers more than the typical Santa Clara County-grown fruits and veggies. Space is provided to more than 40 vendors, and the market also hosts stands selling Asian vegetables, honey, eggs and savory chicken. Customers can subscribe to their newsletter to know when their favorites are in season, as well as be the first to know about special events and to try out farmers favorite recipes. The market is open every Sunday from 9am to 1pm.

• Sunnyvale

• South Murphy Avenue at West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

Described as a “European Experience in the Silicon Valley,” the Sunnyvale farmers market offers a great option for weekend grocery shopping duties. Open year-round every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, this street market stages organic, locally grown fruits and vegetables, local-catch seafood, artisan cheeses and honey. Murphy Avenue provides a sedate thoroughfare to walk up and down the heart of Sunnyvale while listening to live music and biting into French baked goods. Caltrain is a good bet since parking is limited. Also make sure to leave furry friends behind as the market is a no-pet zone.

• Mountain View

• 600 W. Evelyn Ave, Mountain View

Voted top five in the nation by American Farmland Trust’s Favorite Farmers Market Contest, this market showcases over 80 farmers and food purveyors every Sunday from 9am to 1pm. An extensive selection of organic produce, meats, baked goods, cheeses, honey and fresh flowers are just some of what this market has to offer, as it is the third-largest in the state. The market also provides tasty snaks, live music and dancing. 600 W. Evelyn Ave, Mountain View

• Sigona’s

• 399 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto; 2345 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City

Opened 35 years ago, this family-owned produce and specialty grocery open-air market takes customers back to the good old days. Both locations, in Palo Alto and Redwood City, have a corner-grocer feel and are filled with locally grown, organic greens and specialty foods with gourmet ingredients. More than 250 varieties of artisan cheeses, fresh-cut flowers, freshly pressed olive oils, microbrews and wines make up just a part of what Sigona has to offer—and their locations stand next to cafes and restaurants, making it the perfect stop before or after Sunday brunch.

• Morgan Hill

• Third Street and Depot Street, Morgan Hill

Though smaller than some of the markets in neighboring cities, the Morgan Hill farmers market offers locally grown, organic produce, dairy goods, meat packages and more. Visitors get to taste foods from unique brands created by local farmers while giving growers a chance to showcase the fruits of their labor. With more than 35 vendors, this market specializes in low prices to give customers a better bang for their buck. Their new year-round schedule allows for additional activities for children, like kid crafts. Open every Sunday from 9am to 1pm.

• San Jose: Veggielution, DTSJ, Berryessa

• 647 S. King Rd, San Jose; 1 N. San Pedro St, San Jose; 300 Block S. First St, San Jose; 1376 Piedmont Rd, San Jose

San Jose is full of farmers markets with some of the freshest organic fruits and veggies from near and far. Here are just a few of our favorites. Located inside Veggielution farm in East San Jose on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, produce hunters will find organic veggies handpicked and harvested on-site by volunteers and staff at some very attractive prices. The Downtown San Jose Farmers Market opens up for spring May 5 and runs every Friday from 10am to 2pm with locally grown greens and tasty snacks galore. With a little luck, SoFA District’s first market will open on Sundays from 10am to 2pm to feed downtown’s burgeoning residential community. And the Berryessa Farmers Market vends seasonal produce brought in from local farmers and ranchers every Saturday from 9am to 1pm year-round, along with mouthwatering pupusas and sweet kettle corn.

• Menlo Park

• Between Santa Cruz Avenue and Menlo Avenue, Menlo Park

Menlo Park Farmers Market opened in 1992, which explains its deep roots. Owned and operated by the Menlo Park Live Oak Lions Club, profits are directed back into the local community, and any leftover produce is distributed to the homeless. This market is intimate but has a robust variety of produce available on Sundays from 9am to 1pm. Offerings range from local fish and crab out of Half Moon Bay, heirloom tomatoes out of Carmel Valley and a famous variety of mushrooms from Watsonville. Attendees can even get their dull kitchen knives sharpened before going home to prepare a healthy, farm-fresh meal.

• Saratoga

• Parking Lot 3, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga

West Valley Community College hosts more than 50 farmers and vendors with all the local produce fixings. The showstopper here is the wide array of breakfast and brunch vendors who sling treats like homemade danishes, a variety of sweet and savory croissants and freshly brewed coffee. The Saratoga market also has some of the freshest seasonal veggies and homemade breads, as well as the notoriously good Red Chili Garlic Sauce from Oren’s Hummus Shop. They open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, all year. Those in need of recipes can also consult with market managers, who offer recipe suggestions like herb-crusted cauliflower steak and even a roasted strawberry buttermilk sorbet—for the kids, of course.

• Redwood City Kiwanis

• 500 Arguello St, Redwood City

Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market has an especially homey local feel. Open every Sunday from 8am to 12pm, fresh produce is accompanied by bread and pastries—but not for long, as they often sell out quickly. The market specializes in leafy greens, tomatoes and eggs, and the small size makes for a pleasant, laid-back vibe with friendly faces and familiar vendors. Head to the local in-house butcher for some local chops or cooked Polish sausages. They even have a tent with books going for as low as 50 cents a pop.

• Milpitas

• 447 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas

Recently relocated to the Great Mall parking lot, the Milpitas Farmers Market has become accessible for anyone looking to get their hands on produce like Thao Family Farm’s greens and veggies, or fish from Pham’s Fresh Fish. Asian staples like Japanese yams, bok choy and bitter melon are also available in season. Their homemade artisan cheeses also make for tasty treats. The market is operated by Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, a nonprofit organization helping farmers and ranchers get healthy food straight from the farm to table. Open Sundays from 8am to 1pm.

• Fremont

• Bay Street and Trimboli Way, Fremont

There’s no secret that farmers markets have an array of options, but Irvington suggests bringing along some extra hands. Gathering produce from up and down the Bay Area and Central Coast, this market showcases some of the freshest blood oranges, Taiwan lettuce, rainbow chard and berries. The market also provides a free tasting of pecans, which can be cracked by hand or with a cranked nutcracker. Also peruse the flower stands for a bouquet of sunflowers or roses. Those interested in some international delights should also seek out the Oaxacan tamales and falafels. Open Sundays from 9am to 2pm.

• Santa Clara

• Jackson Street and Benton Street, Santa Clara

The Santa Clara Farmers Market is smaller than most, but it’s packed to the brim with fresh, local produce. Open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, guests stuff their totes with cherries, oranges, squash and so much more. This market offers bread stands and even The Hummus Guy carrying a variety of dips, sauces and pita bread. Come hungry because one whiff of a jalapeno, cheese and pineapple tamale—weird, we know—will have everyone ordering in seconds. Also make sure to check out vendors serving delicious dishes like the vegan falafel burger, apple walnut raisin strudel and fresh watermelon juice.

• Downtown Los Altos

• State Street and Second Street, Los Altos

Take an evening stroll through the fragrant market featuring 40-plus vendors selling produce and delicious prepared dishes. Starting May 4 and running until Sept. 28, the market will offer fresh produce, locally caught fish, live music and crafts for the kids. With an assortment of veggies, fruits, cut flowers, ranch eggs, baked goods and pressed juices, Los Altos has everything covered for a locally harvested meal. Open every Thursday from 4pm to 8pm.