The Thursday Marin Farmers Market is known as the local chef’s market welcoming premier chefs from around the Bay Area seeking out the freshest ingredients of the season. Centrally located at the Civic Center in San Rafael, the Thursday farmers market offers a mid-week shopping opportunity. The Thursday market is also one of the most anticipated lunch destinations of the week. The Marin farmers market is open every Thursday, year-round, rain or shine, from 8am to 1pm. The Market features 100 local farmers, specialty food purveyors, and a handful of artisans.