Dublin

Dublin’s farmers market sits inside PCFMA, the nonprofit market operator founded in 1988 with a mission to support California farmers and communities through farmers’ markets across the diverse Bay Area. In this East Bay stop, that mission takes shape as a Thursday evening market at 4201 Central Parkway, running from May through September and bringing together farm stands, nurseries, prepared food sellers, bakers, and specialty producers. The vendor roster ranges from produce-focused names like Ace Fresh Produce and Alma Produce to orchards, bees, flowers, oysters, and bagels, giving the market a broad weeknight-shopping feel rather than a narrow produce-only stop.

Why it matters locally

PCFMA’s stated mission is to support California farmers and communities, and Dublin is one of the places where that work becomes visible in a recurring neighborhood market. The market’s lineup points to direct participation from California growers and farm businesses, including orchards such as A. Mark Lewis Orchards and Apricot King Orchards, produce sellers including Alberto’s Farm and Andreotti Farms, and nursery businesses like A. Cozzolino Nursery.

That local role also extends to food access. PCFMA markets accept CalFresh/EBT and WIC-FMNP, and the organization highlights Market Match as part of making fresh food more affordable. For a seasonal Thursday market in Dublin, that combination ties farm sales, household food shopping, and affordability into the same weekly stop.

What you'll find there

The roster leans wide rather than narrow: produce growers sit alongside orchards, nurseries, flower sellers, baked goods, hot food, drinks, seafood, honey, and pantry items, so a visit can cover dinner ingredients and ready-to-eat stops in one pass. The names below show the range on offer at Dublin.

• -Shop plants and nursery stock from A. Cozzolino Nursery.
• -Pick up orchard fruit from A. Mark Lewis Orchards.
• -Grab prepared dumplings from ACE DUMPLING.
• -Find fresh produce at Ace Fresh Produce.
• -Add baked goods from Adorable Bakery.
• -Browse farm goods from Alberto's Farm.
• -Look for honey from Alex's Family Bee Farm.
• -Choose pears and beef from Alhambra Valley Pears & Beef.
• -Stock up on produce from Alma Produce.
• -Cool off with shave ice from Aloha Aria's Shave Ice.
• -Head to Andreotti Farms for farm produce.
• -Bring home ceramics from Anna Lichtenberg Ceramics.
• -Seek out orchard fruit from Apricot King Orchards.
• -Find fruit from Arata Fruit.
• -Stop by Bay Area Bagels for bagels.
• -Pick up honey from Bay Area Bees San Mateo.
• -Check Bay Area Harvest for farm products.
• -Browse orchids at Bay Area Orchids.
• -Choose baked goods from Beckmann's Bakery.
• -Bring home olive oil from Big Paw Olive Oil.
• -Sip kombucha from Bleu Mountain Kombucha.
• -Shop produce from Blue House Farm.
• -Add oysters from Bodega Bay Oyster Company.
• -Pick flowers from Bonny Doon Blooms.
• -Look for citrus from Brentwood Citrus Company.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the clearest policy detail to factor into a Thursday evening visit. The market runs at 4201 Central Parkway in Dublin on Thursdays from 4pm to 8pm during the May-to-September season, so it fits after-work shopping more than an early-morning produce run. Restrooms are not available on site, another practical detail that can shape a longer stop with family or a combined dinner-and-shopping visit. Payment methods are clearly posted at the market, and the vendor mix includes both grocery-oriented farm sellers and ready-to-eat stands such as ACE DUMPLING and Aloha Aria's Shave Ice.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Dublin through PCFMA, and the organization also highlights WIC-FMNP and Market Match as part of its fresh-food affordability programs. Payment methods are clearly identified on site, which helps when mixing produce purchases with prepared food and specialty vendors in the same visit.