Rockridge Market Hall proudly announces the return of its Third Annual Indie Food Fest on Saturday, May 9, from noon to 3pm, at its College Avenue marketplace. This free community event invites guests to enjoy a vibrant afternoon celebrating exceptional independent food makers, authors, growers, importers, and winemakers. Admission is free, purchases optional.
Participants sample seasonal specialties at last year’s Indie Food Fest.
Perfectly timed for Mother’s Day shopping, the Indie Food Fest offers an array of thoughtful gifts and seasonal specialties, including fresh bouquets, artisanal chocolates, curated wines, and exclusive holiday menus available throughout Market Hall’s shops.
Attendees can sample a wide range of products while meeting the artisans behind them—from cheese, olive oil, and charcuterie, to chocolate, spices, wine, sake, cocktails, and local craft beer (alcoholic tastings available for guests 21+).
Featured Authors & Special Tastings
Market Hall is thrilled to welcome back David Lebovitz (left). It has been nearly ten years since his last book signing. Author Asha Loupy (middle) and Gabriel Villanueva (right) Market Hall Produce Manager will also be on hand.
Acclaimed author David Lebovitz, visiting from Paris, will sign copies of his newly revised Ready for Dessert and The Great Book of Chocolate from noon to 1:30pm. In celebration of his work, Market Hall vendors will offer special one-day desserts inspired by his books, including:
- Chocolate-Cherry Buttermilk Scones from The Great Book of Chocolate at Market Hall Bakery
- Orange-Cardamom Flan and Riz au Lait from Ready for Dessert at Acre Kitchen + Bar
Author Asha Loupy, co-author of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, will also be in attendance to sign books and discuss her work and unique spice blends.
Participating Producers & Market Hall Offerings
Festival-goers can enjoy tastings from a wide selection of participating producers and merchants, including:
- Tea tastings from Highwire Coffee
- Ora King Salmon from Billingsgate Seafood
- Chimichurri chicken and Parmesan herb sausages from Marin Sun Farms
- Chocolate-Cherry Buttermilk Scones from Market Hall Bakery
- Peppered Pork (The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook) from the Market Hall Foods kitchen will be available for purchase
- La Morenita tortilla chips and house-made salsa from Market Hall Foods
- Fresh berries from Medina Berry Farms (Market Hall Produce)
- Wine and sake from Paul Marcus Wines
- Fresh pasta and sauces from The Pasta Shop
- Mother’s Day bouquets from Wild Flower and Fern
- Market Hall Foods producers include Cypress Grove, Jasper Hill Farm, Point Reyes Farmstead, Recchiuti Confections, Burlap & Barrel, La Morenita tortilla chips, and many more
For more information, visit https://rockridgemarkethall.com/events/indie-food-fest-2026
