Guide to the Best Austin Farmers' Markets

Posted by Realty Austin on July 29th, 2021

Farmer's markets occur year-round in the Austin area, offering the freshest fruits, delectable homemade eats, artisan wares, and crafts. Most Farmers Markets in Austin are bustling with entertainment such as live music and activities for kids. Many Austin Farmers Markets also allow dogs to join and include pet-friendly vendors. Unlike going to a grocery store, Austin Farmers Market trips can be fun for everyone in the family!

BARTON CREEK FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, Texas 78746

The Barton Creek Farmers Market is Austin's first farmers market, dating back to 1987. You can still find this nationally ranked farmers market in the parking lot of Barton Creek Square mall every Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm. The Barton Creek Farmers is proud to bring the heart of Texas growers and manufacturers to locals and visitors. You'll find goods such as organic produce, local artesian items, prepared organic food, and fresh produce.

BASTROP 1832 FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm

1302 Chesnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602

The Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market is a project of Bastrop Sustainable Agricultural Community (BSAC), a non-profit 501c3 corporation. Their mission is to create and sustain a market space for small family farmers, ranchers, producers, and artisans, including those who are economically disadvantaged, to sell and promote their products in a family-oriented environment. The enthusiastic and friendly group of vendors give this local market a sense of community. Their market features locally grown vegetables, fruits, farm eggs, meats, honey, prepared foods, plus handcrafted artisan goods!

BOGGY CREEK FARM MARKET DAYS

September-July: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm

August: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm

3414 Lyons Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Since planting its first big garden in 1982, Boggy Creek Farm has experimented with various approaches to growing nutritious, fresh vegetables. You can be sure that you are receiving the freshest food with produces harvested within 24 hours of hitting the stands. Check out their full list of market goods on their website.

BUDA FARMERS MARKET

Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm year-round

308 S Main St, Buda, TX 78610

The Downtown Buda Farmers Market was created with a vision to provide community members with the freshest, highest quality, and most nutritious goods all grown and crafted locally. Farmers, producers, and artisans gather to sell fresh local goods, promote sustainability, and support healthy living. Market shoppers will find fresh produce, meat, eggs, bread, kombucha, handmade soaps, baked goods, homemade candy and fudge, honey, gluten-free products, plants, crafts, ready-to-eat food, olive oil, pet products, and more. Dance around to the echoes of live music from local musicians while supporting local vendors.

DRIPPING SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET

Wednesdays from 3 pm to 6 pm

E Mercer St & W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

The City of Dripping Springs is an advocate for creating a sustainable economy through local agriculture and building an educational connection between residents and local agricultural producers through the Dripping Springs Farmers Market. Shoppers learn from vendors the uses and benefits of quality, locally grown or prepared food products, and have access to local services and hand-made crafts as provided. Indulge in fresh foods, live music and more!

EDEN EAST FARM

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

Bastrop, TX - Visit the website for more details.

Eden East Farm is a sustainable urban farm. Previously located just a few miles from downtown Austin, the farm has recently been located further east, to Bastrop.  They offer seasonal vegetables and other goods such as local produce, eggs, jam, dried and canned goods, local meats, and medicinal and culinary herbs.  They proudly serve many local restaurants, and their restaurant partners are an important aspect of their growing business.

ELGIN FARMERS' MARKET

Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

Veterans’ Memorial Park, Elgin, TX 78621

The Elgin Farmers' Market is open for business every Thursday from 5 - 8 pm. Shop for locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, pecans, meats, eggs, honey, plants, flowers, herbs, bread, bakery goodies, gourds, gifts, candy, jewelry, handmade crafts & gifts, and more! You can even pre-order directly with vendors and arrange a market pick-up or delivery. As an added bonus for the Yogis out there, you can enjoy Yoga at the Market every second Thursday of the month.

FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION

Round Rock Farmers Market: Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm

Gateway Farmers Market: Sundays from 1 pm to 5 pm

Pop-Up Markets: Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 pm

Multiple Locations

Farmers Market Association’s mission is to be a resource for locally-grown, responsibly-raised food, and products. Their vendors take pride in bring high-quality foods and products to Texas! The Farmers Market Association has three different locations running year-round; two in Georgetown and one in Round Rock.

GREEN GATE FARMS

Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm

156 Howard Ln, Bastrop, TX 78602

Green Gate Farms, a USDA-certified organic farm, was established by Skip Connett and Erin Flynn in an underserved neighborhood in east Austin in 2006. Working off-farm jobs to fund their efforts, they restored a historic farm site to create a community resource for neighbors of all incomes. Green Gate Farms' vision is to cultivate an organic farm that feeds the mind, body, and soul.

HOPE FARMERS MARKET

Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm

412 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702

HOPE Farmers Market has lined the street with vendors every Sunday afternoon since 2009. The iconic market embodies the essence of the Austin culture including food, crafts, music, art, and community exchange. Locals can find a little bit of everything, including farm-fresh produce, meat and dairy, tasty brunch, hot and cold drinks, handmade gifts, and more.

KYLE MARKET DAYS

September 14 from 9 am to 2 pm

October 12 from 9 am to 7 pm

Kyle Historic City Square

Kyle Market Days is where live music and local vendors meet fun! Join the City of Kyle at Kyle Historic City Square to find that perfect homemade item and enjoy their free, live band. Need something special for a birthday or anniversary? From plants, crafts, to some of the best homemade foods, you’re sure to find something you love. Check out their website to find out their 2020 farmers market dates.

LONE STAR FARMERS MARKET

Bee Cave - Hill Country Galleria: Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm

Stroll through the Lone Star Farmers Market and enjoy 40+ booths overflowing with Austin’s finest LOCAL produce and locally inspired artisan foods. Located in the heart of the Hill Country Galleria, you can spend the day shopping for fresh produce and exploring local boutiques!

PFLUGERVILLE PFARMERS MARKET

Tuesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm (March through October)

901 Old Austin-Hutto Road, Pflugerville, Texas 78660

The Pfarmers Market brings fresh, locally grown, and prepared foods to the Pflugerville community. Shoppers will find fresh produce and goods including tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, squash, okra, garlic, melons, peaches, and grapes; artisan baked goods; honey; flowers; eggs; free-range meats; jarred salsas, pickles, and jams; fruits and plants. Craft items are often available for purchase, and live music is on-site on selected dates!

SFC FARMERS MARKET – SUNSET VALLEY

Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745

The SFC Farmers’ Markets are a project of the Sustainable Food Center. Both SFC Farmers’ Markets are producer-only, which means that farmers may only sell what they grow, and other vendors can only sell products that they themselves produce. This is their assurance to their customers that they are supporting local farmers and are purchasing the best food for themselves and their families!

TEXAS FARMERS MARKET – LAKELINE

Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613

The Texas Farmers Market at Lakeline is a fun event hosted every Saturday. You'll marvel over the fresh vegetables and artisan foods from local vendors and farmers. They even offer free community composting. It is a festival of food and tons of fun! Bring a friend, your dog, or the whole family to enjoy this lively market!

TEXAS FARMERS MARKET – MUELLER MARKET

Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm

Wednesdays from 5 pm to 8 pm

4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723

Voted Austin’s favorite farmers’ market via Austin Chronicle for the past five years and counting, the Texas Farmers Market at Mueller is a family and local favorite spot to shop, eat and enjoy fresh vegetables and artisan foods from local vendors and farmers. They even offer free community composting on Sundays and kids' events at every market. Visitors often enjoy their market finds with a picnic by the pond and may even have a few ducks join in on the fun!

WIMBERLEY FARMERS MARKET

Wednesdays from 3 pm to 6 pm

14050 RR 12, Wimberley, Texas 78676

The Wimberley Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 3 to 6 PM. You’ll find it in the parking lot in front of the Wimberley Community Thrift Shop. This market is the one closest for most Wimberley residents who prefer to eat fresh seasonal produce and buy locally. Although the number of vendors is usually less than your average farmers market, the quality of the products is always high. Along with fresh produce, you'll usually find delicious baked goods, candles, and handmade crafts!

WOLF RANCH FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm

1015 W University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628

The Wolf Ranch Farmers Market was established in Williamson County, Texas to provide a market for our local farmers and food producers and held on Saturday mornings. You can find a range of fresh produce from Melons, cucumbers, squash, sweet potatoes, okra, black-eyed peas, kale, tomatoes, winter squash. During this time of year, the lineup of produce can change almost weekly as the season is transitioning. Shop every week to see how the seasons change in Central Texas!