Foodwise | June 13, 2025 | View as Webpage

Taste the Sunshine: A Farmers Market Guide to Stone Fruit

While San Francisco summers can be mild and foggy, stone fruit brings a ray of sweet sunshine to the summer farmers market, in a rainbow of colors and flavors. We've put together a brief guide to some of the many varieties you'll find at the farmers market in spring, summer, and fall. Since most stone fruit varieties have a brief harvest window, each week brings new surprises, with favorites like Rainier cherries, O’Henry peaches, and Flavor Grenade pluots making cameos. Stop by the orange Seasonal Spotlight tent this month at Foodwise farmers markets for samples, recipes, and cooking tips on creative ways to enjoy sweet stone fruit. 

This Week's Picks

Costata Romanesco squash |Cherry radishes| Pea shoots| Avocados | Broccoli sprouts| Rose Bright nectarines | Duck eggs | Sauerkraut |Raspberries| Arrowhead cabbage

Tomorrow's Demos: Dominic Franks &

Heena Patel

Tomorrow, join us for two demos at the Foodwise Classroom featuring stone fruit! At 11 am, Dominic Franks, author of Upside Down Cooking, will make an Upside Down Plum & Pear Cobbler Tart. Then, at noon, Heena Patel of Besharam will show us how to make Mooli Parathas with Peach Murabba.

Our Thursday Farmers Markets Are Closed on June 19

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market will be closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19. Thanks to everyone who celebrated Juneteenth on the Waterfront with us last Saturday, and find more ways to celebrate here. Happy Juneteenth!

Summer Bash Is Next Sunday, June 22!

There are only 9 days left until Summer Bash, and tickets are going fast! Don't miss your chance to enjoy unlimited food and drinks from 50 iconic Bay Area restaurants and beverage makers at the freshest party of the season.

Juneteenth Red Fruit Salad

During Juneteenth, it's traditional to eat red foods like this sweet and satisfying fruit salad. Visit the Seasonal Spotlighttent at all Foodwise farmers markets to sample a unique stone fruit recipe each week.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Stemple Creek Ranch is back at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, bringing pasture-raised organic beef, lamb, and pork from Marin, Mendocino, and Humboldt counties. Find them in the back plaza on Saturdays.

Balakian Farms is back for the summer with organic stone fruit and veggies! You can now pre-order a CSA box of peak-season produce from them for 30% off for pickup at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Community Happenings

Juneteenth SF Freedom Celebration in the Fillmore | June 14 | SF

Juneteenth Bayview and Father’s Day Festival | June 14 | SF

Lamb Jam Happy Hour Tour (use discount code LAMBTASTIC20 for 20% off) | June 18 | SF

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market Closed | June 19 | SF

Hella Juneteenth Festival | June 19 | Oakland

Foodwise Summer Bash | June 22 | SF

Juneteenth Parade SF | June 22 | SF

Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee | June 28 | Kingsburg

Foodwise Demo: Christine Law, Flora Gelateria | July 12 | SF

Ferry Fest | July 13 | SF

15th Anniversary of Mission Community Market | July 24 | SF

Market Updates

This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the Foodwise Info Booth for any last-minute changes.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | June 14

La Cocina Pop-Up: Dulce Maná

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Tutuli Mexican Bakery

Out: Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Gavel's Farm, Glashoff Farms, Knoll Farms, Little Moon Bakehouse, Mangosay, Mark 'n Mike's (permanently), Old Dog Ranch, Redwood Tea Estate

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | June 17

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen: Remy Creations

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | June 19

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is CLOSED on June 19.

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm to 7pm| June 19

The Mission Community Market is CLOSED on June 19.

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