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Berkeley food calendar
What is in season in Berkeley, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Berkeley
The best of January: Farmers markets and Cheese Board's vegetable of the day.
In season
- Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Berkeley
The best of February: Farmers markets and Cheese Board's vegetable of the day.
In season
- Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Berkeley
The best of March: Farmers markets and Cheese Board's vegetable of the day.
In season
- Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Berkeley
Shoulder seasonThe best of April: Farmers markets, Cheese Board's vegetable of the day and Berkeley Restaurant Week.
In season
- Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
On the calendar
- Berkeley Restaurant Weekearly April
Set menus across town (April 2 to 12, 2026).
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Berkeley
Peak seasonThe best of May: Farmers markets, Cheese Board's vegetable of the day and Taste of North Berkeley.
In season
- Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
On the calendar
- Taste of North Berkeleymid May
Food and drink tastings around Shattuck and Vine (May 13, 2026).
Plan around
- UC Berkeley commencementmid May
Hotels and tables fill; book ahead or pick another weekend.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Berkeley
Peak seasonThe best of June: Berries and stone fruit, Farmers markets.
In season
- Berries and stone fruitsummer
At their peak at the farmers markets.
Jun–Sep - Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Berkeley
Shoulder seasonThe best of July: Berries and stone fruit, Asian pears.
In season
- Berries and stone fruitsummer
At their peak at the farmers markets.
Jun–Sep - Asian pears
A seasonal farmers market stand from July to November.
Jul–Nov - Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Berkeley
Shoulder seasonThe best of August: Berries and stone fruit, Asian pears.
In season
- Berries and stone fruitsummer
At their peak at the farmers markets.
Jun–Sep - Asian pears
A seasonal farmers market stand from July to November.
Jul–Nov - Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Plan around
- Move-in weeklate August
The town fills with students and parents.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Berkeley
Peak seasonThe best of September: Berries and stone fruit, Asian pears, Bizerkeley Food Festival.
In season
- Berries and stone fruitsummer
At their peak at the farmers markets.
Jun–Sep - Asian pears
A seasonal farmers market stand from July to November.
Jul–Nov - Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
On the calendar
- Bizerkeley Food Festivalearly September
Northern California's largest vegan food festival, Civic Center Park (Sept. 6, 2026).
- Solano Avenue Strollmid September
Street fair with about 25 food booths (Sept. 13, 2026).
Plan around
- Cal footballhome game Saturdays
Game days bring crowds and lines near campus.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Berkeley
Peak seasonThe best of October: Persimmons and chanterelles, Asian pears.
In season
- Persimmons and chanterellesfall
Fall finds at the Berkeley markets.
Oct–Dec - Asian pears
A seasonal farmers market stand from July to November.
Jul–Nov - Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Plan around
- Cal footballhome game Saturdays
Game days bring crowds and lines near campus.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Berkeley
The best of November: Persimmons and chanterelles, Asian pears.
In season
- Persimmons and chanterellesfall
Fall finds at the Berkeley markets.
Oct–Dec - Asian pears
A seasonal farmers market stand from July to November.
Jul–Nov - Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Plan around
- Cal footballhome game Saturdays
Game days bring crowds and lines near campus.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Berkeley
The best of December: Persimmons and chanterelles, Farmers markets.
In season
- Persimmons and chanterellesfall
Fall finds at the Berkeley markets.
Oct–Dec - Farmers marketsall year
Three Ecology Center markets: Tuesday South Berkeley, Thursday North Berkeley, Saturday downtown, rain or shine.
- Cheese Board's vegetable of the day
The one pizza changes daily with the season.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.