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Surround yourself with the intoxicating colors and smells in these farmers markets located in your own backyard.
Houston Area
Urban Harvest – Eastside Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine)
This farmers market isn’t just for growers; school groups, community gardens and backyard gardeners have the chance to bring and sell their own products.
In the Know: Boasting over 70 vendors that range from locally grown to produce, to fresh flowers, to meats, to in-edibles, there is sure to be something you love.
Rice University Farmers Market
Tuesdays, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine except for the Tuesday between Christmas and New Year’s Eve)
Located on Rice University college campus, this farmers market’s hope is to support activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.
In the Know: At least five times during the year, the close-knit market holds events that include market giveaways, chef demonstrations, local brewery samples and more. Don’t miss these events.
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine)
Memorial Villages Farmers Market hopes to build a worthy relationship between the community farmers and artisans.
In the Know: This market strives to be inviting for the whole family including your four-legged members! Expect guest lectures, live music, premier vendors, a playground with children’s activities and more.
The Imperial Farmers Market of Sugar Land
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine)
Going on its 7th year, this market has a new location on Matlage Way and features local seasonal produce from free-range chickens, local farmers and more.
In the Know: The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce hosts this market and invites others to come shop around and see all the vendors the market has to offer. Visitors are invited to browse the art created by local artisans as well as try savory eats from local food trucks.
Dallas Area
Dallas Farmers Market at The Shed
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (year-round)
The Shed is an open-air pavilion where you can shop from regional vendors who grow, raise, make and produce food.
In the Know: Along with unique vendors, enjoy live music, chef demos and complimentary wagons for your purchases. Don’t forget to bring your furry friends.
Good Local Markets - Paul Quinn Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (March-December)
The Paul Quinn Market brings fresh food and fun to a federally recognized food desert. Their mission is to transform the health and well-being of under-resourced communities in southern Dallas.
In the Know: This market provides healthy, fresh and affordable food options. Stop by and see the football field turned into a farmers market!
Coppell Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (year-round, open weekly through December 15—closed Thanksgiving—and on 2nd and 4th Saturdays January- March)
Coppell Farmers Market is a small-to-medium market with the essentials for healthy-eating, supportive and conscientious customers.
In the Know: Get to know the vendors as they’ll share their wisdom and recipes, plus teach you how to use foreign produce.
Austin Area
Texas Farmers’ Market at Lakeline
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine)
Texas Farmers Market at Lakeline invites you to bring your friends and family—including those with four legs—to taste and smell fresh veggies and artisan foods from the local farmers and vendors. This market has helped support local farms and the economy—last year alone Texas Farmers Market saw $4 million returned to the local economy!
In the Know: With over 100 vendors, find produce, baked goods, body products, organic cleaning products, jewelry and more! Do you compost? This market does free community composting on Saturdays. First-timers should check out the info booth at the center of the market where you can find more information about the market; a free community composting drop-off; chef demos; and a free veggie valet to keep your market goods cool while you shop. Also, visit the sample tent to try vendor samples from all over the market.
HOPE Farmers Market
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine)
Visitors can find a little bit of everything including farm-fresh produce, meat and dairy, tasty brunch, hot and cold drinks, beautiful gifts and some of Austin's best free live music.
In the Know: At this market, enjoy live music from Austin’s finest, free yoga, assorted brunch offerings from fine chefs and plentiful vendors.
Lone Star Farmers Market
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (year-round)
The Lone Star Farmers Market serves as a weekly family-fun gathering place where consumers are able to meet local farmers, vendors and producers in a farm-to-market atmosphere.
In the Know: Visitors can shop from over 40 vendors, enjoy live music and Hill Country shops and restaurants.
Barton Creek Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. unless the market falls on Christmas day (year-round, rain or shine)
Patrons can enjoy the best local food that will change their life and diet with healthy but delicious fresh produce, local grass-fed meats and more.
In the Know: Each Saturday, enjoy music from a solar-powered PA system. Check out their Facebook page to see who is playing this week! Bring the kids to see the chinchillas, bearded dragons and hedgehogs at the Tiny Tails to You petting zoo.
San Antonio Area
Pearl Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine)
A true representation of the South Texas growing ranching and artisanal food community, Pearl Farmers Market features a producer-only farmers market on Saturday followed by a Sunday market with a bigger emphasis on artisanal and prepared foods.
In the Know: This market has over 45 vendors that are located within a 150 mile radius of the market selling products that range from produce to olive oils, dog treats and assorted prepared foods and treats. Check out their Facebook page to stay updated for fun events.
The Farmers Market at the Cibolo
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through Saturday, November 17 (reopens in early spring)
If it’s handmade, homemade, fresh or tasty, you can be sure you will find it at the Farmers Market at the Cibolo—the only farmers market in Texas on the grounds of a historic 1850s pioneer farm.
In the Know: Bring the entire family including your friendly four-legged members (on leashes of course) and enjoy samples, workshops and cultural and educational events. Visitors are invited to take a guided trail hike to explore the lands that cowboys, Indians, ranchers and Texas rangers once strolled long ago, and then cool off in the Cibolo Creek during an outdoor learning adventure.
Boardwalk on Broadway Farmers Market
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (year-round, rain or shine)
Make it a point to check out this farmers market each week to pick up local produce, seafood, dog treats, bath and skincare products and more.
In the Know: Along with the usual fresh produce and meats, find locally grown pecans, orchids, native and xeriscape plants and herbs at this market.