Dublin Farmers Market To Reopen April 2

DUBLIN, CA — The Dublin farmers market will reopen from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Emerald Glen Park. The state and county have deemed farmers markets essential businesses, the City of Dublin announced.

The farmers market will be back open for business, but it will look much different. Gone are the days the farmers market was a social hub — at least for now.

Customers will not be able to come within six feet of one another. Stalls will be set up in such a way that customers will not leave and come near another customer, and there will be greater space between stalls, the city said.

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Chalk lines will be on the ground to instruct shoppers to keep their distance from others.

The first half hour will be a time reserved for seniors, the city said.

No sampling will be permitted and customers must purchase anything they touch.

There will be no hot food, music, entertainment or activities, the city said.

The city will be monitoring the market to ensure people are following the rules.

Producers must also follow rules that promote cleanliness. Read more about the new rules here.