ABOUT - Kensington Farmers Market

The Kensington Farmers’ Market sign was created by Snoring Orange Studio

Kensington Farmers Market

More than just a market.

Every great market is built by a village — growers who nurture the harvest, vendors who share their craft, volunteers who lend a hand, shoppers who show up, and the people behind the scenes who bring it all together. Because it truly takes a village — and you are part of ours.

Fresh, Local Food↘
Support for Small Businesses↘
Community Connection↘
Education & Awareness↘
A Sense of Place↘

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Fresh, Local Food

Every market day is a celebration of the season with access to high-quality, locally grown and produced food at fair prices. Come stroll the aisles, fill your basket, meet the farmers who grow your food, and experience the joy of eating with the seasons. Every visit is a chance to discover something delicious.

Support for Small Businesses

Every successful business begins with someone willing to take a chance on an idea and every customer who stops to taste, browse, or ask a question helps that dream grow. Many of today's favorite local businesses first found their customers beneath a market canopy.

Community Connection

A thriving farmers market is built on community partnerships. It grows through the generosity, collaboration, and shared spirit of the community around it. Circus Pub, Nan Phelps Photography, Colusa Market, neighborhood connections, along with countless acts of kindness from volunteers, and community members, weave together the fabric of a market that is about far more than shopping. They create a place where connections are made, traditions are shared, and community truly comes alive.

Education & Awareness

The Market is a gathering place where knowledge is shared, community connections are made, and local organizations find a welcoming space to reach their neighbors. Be sure to stop by the Market Booth each week. Whether you're looking for gardening inspiration, the next community event, or a meaningful way to get involved, you'll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and another reason to make the market part of your week.

A Sense of Place

More than a destination, the Kensington Farmers Market is a sense of place. Spread a blanket on the grassy hillside for a leisurely picnic, relax on the oversized community bench, or pull up a chair at the community table where conversations with neighbors—and soon-to-be friends—begin naturally.

✳ KENSINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET

More than just a market.

Fresh, Local Food

Every market day is a celebration of the season – (read more)

with access to high-quality, locally grown and produced food at fair prices. Come stroll the aisles, fill your basket, meet the farmers who grow your food, and experience the joy of eating with the seasons. Every visit is a chance to discover something delicious.

Support for Local Businesses

Every successful business begins with someone willing to take a chance on an idea (read more)

and every customer who stops to taste, browse, or ask a question helps that dream grow. Many of today’s favorite local businesses first found their customers beneath a market canopy.

Community Connection

A thriving farmers market is built on community partnerships – (read more)

it grows through the generosity, collaboration, and shared spirit of the community around it. Circus Pub, Nan Phelps Photography, Colusa Market, neighborhood connections, along with countless acts of kindness from volunteers, and community members, weave together the fabric of a market that is about far more than shopping. They create a place where connections are made, traditions are shared, and community truly comes alive.

Education & Awareness

The Market is a gathering place where knowledge is shared, community connections are made,--(read more)

and local organizations find a welcoming space to reach their neighbors. Be sure to stop by the Market Booth each week. Whether you’re looking for gardening inspiration, the next community event, or a meaningful way to get involved, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and another reason to make the market part of your week.

A Sense of Place

More than a destination, the Kensington Farmers Market is a sense of place—(read more)

Spread a blanket on the grassy hillside for a leisurely picnic, relax on the oversized community bench, or pull up a chair at the community table where conversations with neighbors—and soon-to-be friends—begin naturally.

Musicians

Music creates a welcoming atmosphere, encourages people to linger, and fosters connections among neighbors, vendors and visitors. Live performances showcase the local talent, celebrate our cultural diversity and make every market day feel like a shared experience. Pull up a chair at the bandstand!

Delicious Ready to Eat Foods

Savor a world of flavors every Sunday with freshly prepared meals and take-home specialties from our diverse vendor community. Enjoy barbecue hot off the coals, wood-fired pizza, fresh sandwiches, burritos, savory hand pies, creamy hummus, and oven-fresh baked goods. Relax in the picnic area, gather at the community table, or take home delicious additions to your weekly menu.

Fresh Local Produce

Fresh, local produce is at the heart of our market. From sweet mulberries and juicy stone fruit to crisp greens, tender beans and vine-ripened tomatoes, every season brings something new to discover. Vibrant colors, fresh aromas, and incredible variety inspire every palate and every style of cooking—from simple family meals to culinary adventures.

Fresh Cut Flowers

Bring home the beauty of the seasons with fresh-cut flowers grown by local farmers. From cheerful spring tulips and daffodils to fragrant lilacs, Sweet William, hydrangeas, and striking flowering artichokes, every bouquet adds color and joy. As the seasons change, you’ll find vibrant marigolds for Día de los Muertos and handcrafted evergreen wreaths for the holidays. Whether you’re brightening your own table or sharing flowers with a friend, there’s always something beautiful in bloom at the market.

Bakery Goods

Follow the aroma of freshly baked goodness and discover a bakery for every taste. From hearty whole-grain and rustic olive breads to buttery scones, fruit-filled tarts, and elegant French pastries, every baker brings handcrafted tradition to the market. Pick up a loaf for the family table, a pastry with your morning coffee, or something sweet to share every Sunday.

Artisan Goods

Discover remarkable items created by talented local artisans and crafters. Hand-turned wooden bowls and candleholders created from locally sourced wood to one-of-a-kind jewelry, hand-painted and photographic note cards, luminous beeswax candles, and artisan soaps, each piece reflects creativity and craftsmanship. Our artisans appear seasonally throughout the year, making every Sunday a new opportunity to find a unique gift, a special keepsake, or a delightful surprise from local hands.

Our Mission

The Kensington Farmers’ Market is dedicated to improving quality of life by creating a welcoming, community-centered space that connects people with local farmers, fresh food, and one another.

We are more than a market—we are a place to learn, share, and grow. Through education and direct farmer-to-community relationships, we promote sustainable agriculture, support local economies, and encourage healthier lifestyles.

Community Impact

EBT- Market Match

We are a proud participant in the California EBT Program. It’s a simple idea with a big impact: more fresh food on the table, more support for local farmers, and a stronger community for everyone. The generous support from Mechanics Bank adds extra purchasing power through the Market Match program. Together, we’re making nutritious food more accessible, strengthening local farms, and investing in a healthier community.

Handsewn Produce Bags

A project unique to our market, these cloth produce bags are lovingly made by our local volunteer sewing group. Created to reduce single-use plastic while adding color and personality to every shopping trip. Practical and sustainable, they’re a small way we work together to care for the environment – one market at a time.

Cookbook Exchange

Every Sunday, discover fresh inspiration at our Cookbook Exchange. Bring a well-loved cookbook you no longer use and trade it for a new culinary adventure. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or just beginning your kitchen journey, there’s always a new recipe waiting to be discovered.

Puzzle Sundays

Bring a puzzle. Take a puzzle. Discover a new challenge! Have a puzzle you’ve already conquered? Bring it along and trade it for something new. Nothing to trade? No problem! We’ll happily give you a puzzle to get you started. Puzzles come and go, but the joy of puzzling never gets old!