With the promise of spring drawing near, what could be better than getting out in the fresh air and visiting some farmer’s markets to buy fresh, local produce? Here is a rundown of the farmer’s markets in the greater Austin area. Unless otherwise noted, the markets recur weekly on the same days and times.
Some markets adjust their hours seasonally. As always, please double check the event sites to make sure the info hasn’t changed before heading out.
Photo by Jessica Attie
Sundays
- Cross Plants and Produce: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Unique plant nursery and produce market with picnic tables and kid’s play areas. Families are encouraged not only to shop, but to stay and play or enjoy snacks and picnics outdoors. Open year-round. 701 N Old Hwy 81, Kyle.
- HOPE Farmer’s Market: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fresh produce, art and live music, wellness workshops. Open year-round. Plaza Saltillo, East 5th & Comal, Austin.
- Lone Star Farmer’s Market at Bee Cave: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fresh produce, grass fed beef, handmade jewelry, live music, and more. Open year-round. Lowe’s parking lot in the Shops at the Galleria, 12611 Shops Pkwy, Bee Cave.
- Mueller Farmer’s Market: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Selling only local, sustainable, direct to consumer produce, meats, dairy and artisanal goods from over 40+ Texas producers. Open year-round. Browning Hangar, 4209 Airport Blvd, Austin.
Mondays
- Taylor Area Farmer’s Market: 3-6:00 p.m. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus some homemade food items as well. Open early May to late December. Corner of 5th St and Main St, Taylor.
Tuesdays
- Cross Plants and Produce: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Unique plant nursery and produce market with picnic tables and kid’s play areas. Families are encouraged not only to shop, but to stay and play or enjoy snacks and picnics outdoors. Open year-round. 701 N Old Hwy 81, Kyle.
- Downtown Buda Farmer’s Market: 3-6:00 p.m. Local farmers, producers, and artisans offer fresh agricultural and related products to generate a sense of local pride and further economic development of Downtown Buda, with a strong focus on sustainability. Open year-round. Gray Gardens Farm, 767 Main St, Buda.
- Georgetown Sun City Farmer’s Market: 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Fresh produce, free range eggs, pasture raised beef, cheese, nuts, canned goods and artisan breads along with edible and ornamental plants. Open year-round. Sun City Social Center parking lot, 2 Texas Dr, Georgetown.
- Green Gate Farms: 3-6:00 p.m. Certified organic vegetables, herbs, eggs, meat, flowers, and garden plants. Organic breads and wholesome treats are available from Baker Ray’s Bakery. Opens March 25, 2017. 8310 Canoga Ave, Austin.
- Pflugerville Pfarmer’s Market: 3-7:00 p.m. Early season dates: March 7 & 21 and April 11 & 25, 2017. Regular season dates: May 2, 2017 – October 31, 2017. Green Red Barn, 901 Old Austin-Hutto Rd, Pflugerville.
- San Marcos Farmer’s Market: 3-6:00 p.m. Open year-round. The Hitch parking lot, 312 E Hopkins St, San Marcos.
- SFC Farmer’s Market East: 3-7:00 p.m. Fruit and vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, honey, plants, and breakfast/lunch food vendors for a quick coffee and scone, or healthy lunch. Check SFC’s website for Spring 2017 opening date. MLK Metro Rail Stop, 2921 East 17th St, Austin.
Photo by Jessica Attie
Wednesdays
- Bastrop Producer’s Market: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fresh local produce with an emphasis on local sustainable and organic food production. Open year-round. 977 Hwy 71 W (between FM 20 and Hwy 21), Bastrop.
- Boggy Creek Farm Market: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. USDA certified organic and freshly harvested vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Open year-round. 3414 Lyons Rd, Austin.
- Cross Plants and Produce: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Unique plant nursery and produce market with picnic tables and kid’s play areas. Families are encouraged not only to shop, but to stay and play or enjoy snacks and picnics outdoors. 701 N Old Hwy 81, Kyle.
- Downtown Manor Farmer’s Market: 4-7:00 p.m. summer, spring, and fall; 4-6:00 p.m. in winter. Shop for local sustainable agriculture and prepared foods, support regional artisans, enjoy sparkling conversation, and stay for dinner at one of Manor’s many fine restaurants. Jennie Lane SmartPark, 104 E Rector St, Manor.
- Dripping Springs Farmer’s Market: 3-7:00 p.m. Local fresh produce and prepared foods. Open year-round. Hwy 290 & RR 12, Dripping Springs.
- Market Days at Springdale Farm: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sustainable urban farm in the heart of east Austin offering fresh seasonal veggies and farm fresh duck and chicken eggs at the indoor farm stand. Visit the crops and the Hen House while you are there. Open year-round. 755 Springdale Rd, Austin.
- SFC Farmer’s Market at The Triangle: 3-7:00 p.m. Fresh foods and produce from local farmers and food artisans. Open year-round. Triangle Park, 46th St & Lamar Blvd, Austin.
- Wimberley Farmer’s Market: 3-6:00 p.m. Exceptional seasonal, local produce. Open year-round. RR 12 & River Rd, Wimberley.
Thursdays
- Bastrop Producer’s Market: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fresh local produce with an emphasis on local sustainable and organic food production. Open year-round. 977 Hwy 71 W (between FM 20 and Hwy 21), Bastrop.
- Boggy Creek Farm Market: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. USDA certified organic and freshly harvested vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Open September – July. 3414 Lyons Rd, Austin.
- Cross Plants and Produce: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Unique plant nursery and produce market with picnic tables and kid’s play areas. Families are encouraged not only to shop, but to stay and play or enjoy snacks and picnics outdoors. Open year-round. 701 N Old Hwy 81, Kyle.
- Georgetown Farmer’s Market: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fresh produce, free range eggs, pasture raised beef, cheese, nuts, canned goods and artisan breads along with edible and ornamental plants. Republic Square Center, 900 N Austin Ave, Georgetown.
Fridays
- Bastrop Producer’s Market: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fresh local produce with an emphasis on local sustainable and organic food production. Open year-round. 977 Hwy 71 W (between FM 20 and Hwy 21), Bastrop.
- Boggy Creek Farm Market: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. USDA certified organic and freshly harvested vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Open September – July. 3414 Lyons Rd, Austin.
- Cross Plants and Produce: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Unique plant nursery and produce market with picnic tables and kid’s play areas. Families are encouraged not only to shop, but to stay and play or enjoy snacks and picnics outdoors. Open year-round. 701 N Old Hwy 81, Kyle.
- Green Gate Farms: 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Certified organic vegetables, herbs, eggs, meat, flowers, and garden plants. Organic breads and wholesome treats are available from Baker Ray’s Bakery. Opens March 25, 2017. 8310 Canoga Ave, Austin.
- Taylor Area Farmer’s Market: 3-6:00 p.m. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus some homemade food items as well. Open early May through late September. Corner of 5th St and Main St, Taylor.
Photo by Jessica Attie
Saturdays
- Barton Creek Farmers Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Treats from bakeries, fresh eggs and produce from local farms, pottery and more. Open year-round. Barton Creek Square Mall parking lot, 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin.
- Bastrop 1832 Farmer’s Market: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fresh produce, prepared foods, and other handmade products. The market also features regular cooking demonstrations and provides info on how to prepare fresh foods. Open year-round. 1302 Chestnut St, Bastrop.
- Bastrop Producer’s Market: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fresh local produce with an emphasis on local sustainable and organic food production. Open year-round. 977 Hwy 71 W (between FM20 and Hwy 21), Bastrop.
- Boggy Creek Farm Market: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. USDA certified organic and freshly harvested vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Open year-round. 3414 Lyons Rd, Austin.
- Cedar Park Farmers Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Enjoy seasonal, locally-grown, farm-fresh products and a kids’ corner. Open year-round. Lakeline Mall parking lot, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr, Cedar Park.
- Cross Plants and Produce: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Unique plant nursery and produce market with picnic tables and kid’s play areas. Families are encouraged not only to shop, but to stay and play or enjoy snacks and picnics outdoors. Open year-round. 701 N Old Hwy 81, Kyle.
- Downtown Buda Farmer’s Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Local produce, eggs, honey, gluten-free baked goods, fudge, beef, olive oil, body products, music, arts, and crafts. Open year-round. Across from Garcia’s Restaurant (104 N Main St), Buda.
- Green Gate Farms: 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Certified organic vegetables, herbs, eggs, meat, flowers, and garden plants. Organic breads and wholesome treats are available from Baker Ray’s Bakery. Opens March 25, 2017. 8310 Canoga Ave, Austin.
- Market Days at Springdale Farm: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sustainable urban farm in the heart of east Austin offering fresh seasonal veggies and farm fresh duck and chicken eggs at the indoor farm stand. Visit the crops and the Hen House while you are there. Open year-round. 755 Springdale Rd, Austin.
- Elgin Farmers’ Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A growers-only market featuring locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, pecans, meats, eggs, honey, plants, flowers, herbs, breads, bakery goodies, gourds, gifts, candy, jewelry, handmade crafts & gifts, and more. Open year-round. 109 Depot St, Elgin.
- Round Rock Farmer’s Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fresh produce, free range eggs, pasture raised beef, cheese, nuts, canned goods and artisan breads along with edible and ornamental plants. Open year-round. University Oaks Center, 201 University Oaks Blvd, Round Rock.
- San Marcos Farmer’s Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Open year-round. San Antonio St, between LBJ & Guadalupe Sts, San Marcos.
- SFC Farmer’s Market at Republic Square Park: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fresh foods and produce from local farmers and food artisans. Open year-round. 422 Guadalupe St, Austin.
- SFC Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fresh foods and produce from local farmers and food artisans. Open year-round. Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd, Austin.
- Wolf Ranch Farmers Market: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The place to be in Georgetown on Saturday mornings, featuring local farmers and local food. Open year-round. Wolf Ranch Town Center, 1015 W University Ave, Georgetown.
Imagination Playground at the SFC Farmer’s Market at Republic Square Park in Downtown Austin (Saturdays)
