Lucky for Austinites who get to enjoy a city where the sun shines an average of 300 days a year! Not only does that explain our obsession with outdoor recreation, but it also makes this city a Farmers’ Market paradise. Whether you live downtown, somewhere around town or out of town, SEED has gathered the best of the best for local, sustainable produce.

Downtown

–       HOPE Farmers’ Market

o   The Place: East 5th and Comal

o   The Time: Sunday, 11am – 3pm

o   The Skinny: In addition to vendors like Johnson’s Backyard Garden and Windy Hill Foods, the HOPE Farmers’ Market promotes sustainability through its “yard-to-market” Farm Stand, where small urban and rural gardens sell their surplus produce to earn extra income and discourage food waste.

o   The SEED Grade: A

–       SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown

o   The Place: Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe

o   The Time: Saturday, 9am – 1pm

o   The Skinny: An Austin favorite that has been encouraging residents to make healthy food choices since 1993, the Sustainable Food Center Farmers’ Market is dedicated to “improving access to nutritional, affordable food.”

o   The SEED Grade: A+

Around Town

–       Lone Star Farmers’ Market

o   The Place: Bee Cave Shops at the Galleria

o   The Time: Sunday, 10am – 2pm

o   The Skinny: In addition to showcasing over 40 vendors, each week the Lone Star Farmers’ Market features live music and fun stuff for the kids (face painting, balloon artists and more!).

o   The SEED Grade: A

–       Boggy Creek Farm Stand

o    The Place: Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons Road

o   The Time: Wednesday – Saturday, 8am – 1pm September – July (August, Wednesday and Saturday only)

o   The Skinny: A great place to take the wee ones for a morning of real-life farming adventures.

o   The SEED Grade: A

–       Springdale Farm Stand

o   The Place: Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale Road

o   The Time: Wednesday and Saturday, 9am – 1pm

o   The Skinny: Located in the heart of East Austin, Springdale Farm features responsibly-grown, seasonal produce while educating the community about local urban agriculture.

o   The SEED Grade: A

–       Barton Creek Farmers’ Market

o   The Place: Barton Creek Square Mall (in the parking lot overlooking S. MoPac and S. Capital of Texas Highway).

o   The Time: Saturday, 9am – 1pm

o   The Skinny: Austin’s first Farmers’ Market that started in the Whole Foods parking lot in 1987 is still going strong today. Stop by any Saturday, rain or shine, for fresh produce, dairy, meats and internationally prepared foods!

o   The SEED Grade: A+

–       Texas Farmers’ Market at Mueller

o   The Place: 4550 Mueller Blvd.

o   The Time: Sunday, 10am – 2pm

o   The Skinny: This family-friendly event takes place every Sunday at the “Browning Hanger” by Mueller Lake Park. Check out a free composting class, community yoga or the petting zoo while you’re there.

o   The SEED Grade: A+

Out of Town


–       Taylor Farmers’ Market

o   The Place: Downtown Taylor, N. Main Street and E. 5th Street

o   The Time: Monday and Friday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm (May – September)

o   The Skinny: Run by the farmers themselves, the Taylor farmers’ market has all the small town feels where you can purchase homemade food items in addition to local produce.

o   The SEED Grade: A

–       Green Gate Farms

o   The Place: 8310 Canoga Avenue

o   The Time: Tuesday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm and Friday – Saturday, 10am – 2pm

o   The Skinny: An historic farm site that has been restored “to create a community resource for neighbors of all incomes,” this market is just as dedicated to education (check out its farm camps!) as it is to bringing you fresh, seasonal produce.

o   The SEED Grade: A+

–       Texas Farmers’ Market at Lakeline

o   The Place: Lakeline Mall, Cedar Park

o   The Time: Saturday, 9am – 1pm

o   The Skinny: See Texas Farmers’ Market, Mueller (above).

–       SFC Famers’ Market Sunset Valley

o   The Place: Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road

o   The Time: Saturday, 9am – 1pm

o   The Skinny: See SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown (above).

After you take a tour of Austin’s best farmers’ markets, why not take a tour of Austin’s best homes with your local SEED agent? If you’re looking for a new home, contact us to schedule a showing today!