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Berkeley Farmers Market - Downtown

Berkeley Farmers Market - Downtown

ShopBerkeley, East Bay4.6/5

About This Place

A festive Saturday farmers market at Center St and MLK Jr Way featuring food demonstrations, Berkeley Library storytimes, local produce, live music, fresh pretzels, and family-friendly events. Adjacent to the library and BAMPFA.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

$

Best Time

Saturday 10am-12pm

Parking

Downtown Berkeley BART; street parking available.

Tips

Saturdays 10am-3pm. Walk to Berkeley Public Library for storytime combo.

Hours

  • Saturday:10:00–15:00
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday:Closed

Verify on the official website before visiting.

Stroller FriendlyChanging Station--Dining On SiteReservation Needed--

Tags

farmers-marketstorytimelibrarylive-musicsaturday
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Location

1947 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704(510) 548-3333Get Directions

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