Farmers Markets in Dallas

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Farmers Markets in Dallas have seen the light of day. They’re cool, funky, entertaining and full of the good stuff – tacos, tamales, coffee, pot pies, live music, goats and more. Things weren’t always this way at the Farmers markets, they used to be a as basic as coffee shops used to be.

These days we are lucky to walk into thriving Farmers Markets in Dallas, the kind that leave us inspired, entertained and our tote bags full of yummy products.

Favorite Items at Farmers Markets in Dallas

Without a doubt, when we visit a Farmer’s Market, we are packing our satchel with honey, baked goods, soap, veggies . . . um yes! And don’t forget the foundational item of all farmer’s markets – veggies. 🌽

Of course we love all the items at the farmer’s market but especially on the lookout for ones that can be served up on the dinner table. And we always love a good vegetable bundle.

Here are 5 Reasons Why I Love the Farmers Markets in Dallas:

1. Fresher Food = a Healthier Life
At farmer’s markets you’ll find the freshest food around. And by around, I mean, its coming from the North Texas area. Produce at Farmer’s markets specifically grow there fruits and vegetables until they are perfectly ripe, they get picked then driven down to one of the farmers markets listed below to be sold. Its right off the vine, tree, bush or ground. Many times you are receiving healthier, higher quality food than you would find at your local grocery store or supermarket. Not always but at times yes.

2. High Nutrition Value
Farmer’s Markets tend to draw vendors who grow organic product. In addition to organic vendor’s produce being fresh, their food is also free of synthetic pesticides and minimally processed. On the other hand, a large portion of food found at grocery stores and supermarkets is highly processed and grown with hormones, pesticides and more.

Many farmers who sell at farmer’s markets are committed to taking the additional steps necessary to grow the most nutritious, healthy food possible using sustainable, organic techniques.

Plus, because the food may be much fresher than the grocery store or Whole Foods, it might taste even better.

3. Its Important to Know Where Your Food Comes From
Farmer’s markets are a great place to learn more about your food than anywhere else. Markets give you the opportunity to meet and talk to the farmers themselves that grew your food. You can learn more about how the food you are buying is made, where it’s from. Plus, it makes consuming food a conscious effort. Conscious eating > mindless eating.

The nutrient density of produce begins to decline the minute it’s harvested.

In North America, the average piece of produce stays in transit for five days, traveling up to 6,000 miles from places like Mexico and Chile.

After the produce travels, it is then stocked onto grocery store shelves where it might sit for 3 – 4 days prior to someone selecting it for their cart.

Local farmers also may use growing practices that are more sustainable and less damaging to the environment as well as your whole body.

4. Discover new foods

Farmers market are an exploration of the senses. You can discover new foods, vegetables, musicians, artists, coffee roasters, bakers and more. Its a fun way to spend a Saturday morning and a brilliant way to stock your pantry and refrigerator.

Farmer’s markets sometimes offer a significantly wider array of produce than most supermarkets, which makes the chance that you will discover new, exciting foods while shopping even more likely. Plus, the farmers are ready to hand out samples so you can taste the freshness.

This is also something we do when traveling whether to Cuba or Switzerland or Aspen . . its a fun way to get to know a community quickly.

5. Supporting Local Farmers Supports Your Local Economy

Farmer’s markets are the perfect opportunity to support a local business person with your wallet. One statistic also found that farmer’s markets create an average of 13 full-time jobs for every $1 million in revenue earned.

Nowadays, farmers (especially sustainable farmers) are struggling to survive. Just this morning I saw a farmer post on Facebook about how much they were struggling. When you shop at your local farmer’s market you are paying the farmer directly, which not only keeps small farms alive, but also strengthens the local economy.

All in all, supporting farmers market is an all-around good thing.

The farmers market can be a big adventure and especially over the Summer when most are in full swing, you’ll want to be prepared to head into the market whether its Downtown Rockwall, Downtown Dallas Farmer’s Market or McKinney.

Oh, before I forget, you may want to add this unique market to your list of places to visit as well – its called Bonton Market and its located in south Dallas. You have to check this place out!

What should you bring to a Farmer’s Market in Dallas?

For a reusable shopping bag that could double as, a regular bag, take a look at this Earthwise Bag! This is a fashionable and practical shopping bag that is made of sustainable, water-resistant, durable COTTON JUTE fabric. It is ideal for transporting groceries. While versatile and compact enough to fold flat and store away when not in use, it is also a heavier duty bag and you will love their boxy bottom that helps them stand upright without much fuss. You could easily take it from the office to the grocery store, or as an everyday tote.

Mesh bags for all of your produce! These cotton bags come with a drawstring, with extra-stitches on edges and handles to help you carry groceries heavy purchases easy.

All Mesh produce bags are made of organic cotton with hands for flexible, portable and user-friendly use.So, you will enjoy the taste of cotton bags with extra-ordinary features encompassing nature and health.

One buyer said, “I use this WAY more than I thought I would. It is great for quick visits to the store. I also use it for eggs, bread, and other fragile purchases from the “big” grocery shopping day. It folds flat, stores easily and is strong but lightweight. Super awesome!”

This braided Panama Fedora sun hat will keep you stylish and protected while perusing the produce of the Rockwall, Coppell and Dallas Farmers markets.

Farmers markets in Dallas

According to the Farmer’s Market Coalition and the USDA, there are about 8,600 farmer’s markets throughout the country. And the trend is growing! Farmer’s markets don’t just increase access to fresh, local food; they also create jobs and teach communities where their food comes from.

Here are the farmers markets in Dallas ⤵️

🍓Clearfork Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth

🍓Coppell Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. 768 W. Main St., off Bethel Road. 972-304-7043. (this one is SOOOOO good – everyone has always raved about Coppell)

🍓Cowtown Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, under the tents in the parking lot of Texas Outdoors, on the Weatherford traffic circle 817-763-0193.

🍓Dallas Farmers Market: The Shed, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Monday-Thursday. The Market food hall, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (until 8 p.m. Fridays). 1010 S. Pearl Expressway. 214-664-9110.

🍓Edens Organic Garden Center and CSA Farm: Market days, 9 a.m. to noon first, third and fifth Saturdays through December. 4710 Pioneer Road, Balch Springs. edensorganicfarm.com.

🍓Farmers Branch Market: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Grove at Mustang Crossing, 12700 Denton Drive, Farmers Branch. farmersbranchmarket.com.

🍓Farmers Market of Grapevine: 325 S. Main St. Year-round store: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 520 S. Main. farmersmarketofgrapevine.com.

🍓Frisco Fresh Market: Outdoor market 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Main Street at Frisco Street, adjacent to the east side parking lot of Toyota Stadium, Frisco.

🍓Frisco Rotary Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 8821 4th St., Frisco.

🍓Four Seasons Market-Carrollton: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. 2722 N. Josey Lane.

🍓Four Seasons Market-Casa Linda: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Casa Linda Plaza, 9440 Garland Road, Dallas.

🍓Four Seasons Market-Colleyville: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. 100 Main St., Colleyville.

🍓Four Seasons Market-Flower Mound: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 1500 Cross Timbers Road.

🍓Four Seasons Market-Highland Village: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. 2230 Justin Road.

🍓Four Seasons Market-Las Colinas: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. 7701 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving.

🍓Four Seasons Market-Richardson: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Dal-Rich Towne Square, 101 S. Coit Road.

🍓Georgia’s Farmers Market: Open daily. 916 15th St., Plano. 972-516-4765. Facebook: Georgia’s Farmers Market.

🍓Grand Prairie Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Market Square, 121 W. Main St. gptx.org.

🍓Historic McKinney Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790.

🍓Lakewood Village Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Mockingbird at Abrams, Dallas. goodlocalmarkets.org.

🍓Lancaster Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., second Saturdays. Historic Town Square, 112 E. Cedar St. Lancaster-tx.com

🍓Local Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month through June, then September through November. Highland Park Village, Preston Road at Mockingbird Lane, Dallas.

🍓Lola’s Local Market: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Home of Lola the pig. 1771 Kever Main (off State Highway 5), Melissa.

🍓Ridgmar Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays. 900 State Highway 183 N. Fort Worth. 817-246-7525.

🍓Rockwall Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. 101 Rusk St., historic downtown Rockwall square. rockwallfarmersmarket.org.

🍓Saint Michael’s Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. North parking lot, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave., Dallas.

🍓West Plano Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Corner of Plano Parkway and Chapel Hill. The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd.

🍓White Rock Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Lake Pointe Church, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas.

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The lovely smells, the energy of the people gathering together and being surrounded by fresh fruits and veggies – makes a trip to the Farmers Markets in Dallas a worthwhile one.

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