Marin anticipates summer (starting June 21) with festivals and abundant farmers markets from Marin City (Sausalito) to Point Reyes Station.
Festivals This Weekend
Here are special activities this weekend, June 12 and 13:
Fairfax Festival
Fairfax celebrates summer this coming Saturday and Sunday, starting with a parade Saturday morning at 10 am, followed by music, art exhibits, and more. For the details, see the 33rd Annual Fairfax Festival.
San Rafael Italian Street Painting Festival
A wonder of chalk art underfoot this Saturday and Sunday in downtown San Rafael. For information see Bella Terra.
Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival
Food, wine, and art on Grant Avenue (between Redwood and 7th), Saturday from 10 am till 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am till 6 pm.
Open-Air Music and Community Parties
Corte Madera.Town Center in Corte Madera presents a Summer Music Series on Sunday afternoons beginning June 13th through October 10th, from 2pm to 4pm in the central courtyard.
Sausalito. Jazz and Blues by The Bay. Friday, June 11 through August 27. You can reserve a table or sit on the grass to enjoy a dinner picnic and the best music in Marin. A delightful event. 6:30 to 8 pm. Take a coat, as the bayside location may be either warm or cool.
Tiburon. Friday Nights on Main. Friday nights from June 11 through August 20, starting at 6 pm dine on Main Street and enjoy live music. The street is closed to traffic and the local restaurants serve on tables in the street. You can drive into downtown Tiburon, go by bicycle, or walk along the Bay from Blackie’s Pastureon Tiburon Blvd. This is a delightful family gathering place.
Farmers’ Markets
Marin Farmers’ Markets with fresh produce and food items take place weekly all summer long or all year, depending on location. Here is a summary of most of these open street markets:
Marin Civic Center Farmers’ Market. The largest market in Marin is held every Thursday and Sunday year round from 8 am till 1 pm. It is in a parking lot adjacent to the Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center in northern San Rafael. These markets have a great variety including produce, flowers, baked goods, fresh fish and meat, and take-out food.
Corte Madera Farmers’ Market. Wednesday from noon until 5:00 pm in the courtyard at the Corte Madera Town Center, all year.
Fairfax Farmers’ Market. Wednesday 4pm – 8pm through September on BolinasRoad.
Marin City Farmers’ Market. This is the newest framer’s market, held every Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm, through September.
Mill Valley Farmer’s Market. Throughout the year on Friday from 9 am till 2 pm in the Alto Shopping Center on E. Blithedale Ave, near the new Whole Foods Market.
Novato Farmers’ Market. Tuesday 4pm – 8pm through September 28th, 2010 on Grant Avenue.
Ross Valley Farmers’ Market. 3-7 pm Thursdays through October 1 in the beautiful Marin Art and Garden Center on Sir Frances Drake Blvd opposite the Ross City Hall and Fire Station.
San Rafael Farmers’ Market.Every Thursday night from 5 to 8 pm part of Fourth Street is closed off from B St. to Lootens Place for this bustling farmer’s market, plus entertainment. Though October.
Point Reyes Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm at Toby’s Feed Barn in Point Reyes Station, through October. This is worth the trip to enjoy the Point Reyes countryside.
Tam Valley Farmers’ Market.Tuesdays, 3-7 pm at the TamValley Community Center on Tennessee Valley Road.
