Hayward Farmers Market

The Hayward Farmers Market pairs a weekly shopping stop with the Agricultural Institute of Marin’s broader mission to build a food system that is environmentally beneficial, economically viable, and socially just. In Hayward, that mission shows up in a market that highlights smaller farms and food purveyors, from a local avocado grower to prepared food and craft beer. The market runs year-round at 777 B Street in front of Hayward City Hall, giving downtown shoppers a steady Saturday option rather than a short seasonal run.

Why it matters locally

Chetwyn Farm gives Hayward a distinction that is unusually specific: this is the only Bay Area market with a local avocado grower. That kind of vendor mix reflects the market’s stated emphasis on supporting smaller farms and food purveyors, not just moving shoppers through a standard produce lineup.

The market is also part of AIM’s nonprofit work to educate, inspire, and connect communities, farmers, and producers within a healthy, equitable local and regional food system. That larger mission matters on the ground here because the Hayward market is one of AIM’s certified farmers markets, where food access programs including CalFresh EBT/SNAP, Market Match, and WIC are accepted.

What you'll find there

The mix here leans on a few clearly named specialties rather than a long generic roster. Hayward’s market page calls out smaller farms and food purveyors, so the shopping pattern includes produce, snack foods, hot prepared items, and craft beer in one stop.

• -Pick up avocados from Chetwyn Farm, identified as the local avocado grower at the Hayward Farmers Market.
• -Snack on Kettle Pop popcorn, listed among the market’s featured food purveyors.
• -Order Roadside Rotisserie chicken and ribs for a ready-to-eat or take-home meal.
• -Pour from Ocean View Beer Works, the family-owned craft beer vendor highlighted for this market.
• -Find Good Earth Natural Foods, referenced through Mark Squire, co-owner of the business, in AIM programming tied to food systems work.
• -Note Tara Firma Farms, mentioned in connection with a partnership that diverts food waste from the landfill and uses it as compost.
• -See Black Mountain Ranch, the farm named as host of AIM’s Gather for the Planet 2026 fundraiser.

AIM’s programming adds context beyond the vendor booths. Its event calendar includes a beginner-friendly social media webinar for farmers and food makers, a marketing webinar focused on signage and storytelling, and a Harvest Talk with Mark Squire about composting partnerships. Hayward’s strongest thread is how directly the market links Saturday shopping to AIM’s wider food-and-farming work. The same organization behind the market describes its mission in terms of connecting communities, responsible farmers, and producers within an Earth-friendly and equitable food system. That connection shows up in the way Hayward is presented: not only through featured vendors like Chetwyn Farm, Kettle Pop, Roadside Rotisserie, and Ocean View Beer Works, but also through education programs such as Diggin’ Education, market tours, classroom visits, and farm tours. The result is a market with a civic, program-driven feel rather than a standalone pop-up, reinforced by its downtown placement in front of Hayward City Hall.

Know before you go

Plentiful parking is available in the B Street/Mission Blvd parking garage, which is the detail most likely to shape arrival plans if you are driving. The market is also described as accessible via BART, just one block from the Hayward station, giving downtown visitors a car-free option. It runs at 777 B Street in front of Hayward City Hall, a straightforward landmark if you are navigating central Hayward. Dogs are not allowed, and restrooms are listed as unavailable, so plan accordingly before you arrive.

Payments & SNAP

AIM’s certified farmers markets accept CalFresh EBT/SNAP, Market Match, and WIC. Many vendors accept credit cards, and the market also has an on-site ATM. For Hayward specifically, SNAP/EBT acceptance is confirmed through AIM.