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Guide to Houston's best farmers markets
By Syd Kearney | April 23, 2013 | Updated: April 23, 2013 5:34pm
In recent years, the number of farmers markets has mushroomed. Some are small hum
ble operations; others boast a festive atmosphere complete with live music, cookindemonstrations and food trucks.
All share a tasty notion: to nurture a better-educated consumer by facilitating convers
tions with food producers.
See why now is the best time to buy local at houstonchronicle.com.
Some markets to check out:
Hog Creek Farms: This Magnolia family-owned farm provides seasonal fruits and ve
etables, free-range eggs and pastured pork.
Proverb Farm: This 2-acre farm in Alvin markets goat milk and cheese as well as fres
herbs.
Urban Harvest operates three farmers markets: Saturday and Sunday at Eastside anWednesday afternoons downtown at City Hall.
TUESDAYS
Rice University Farmers Market
When: 3:30-7 p.m.
Where: Rice University, South Stadium Lot, 2100 University
Who's there: More than 30 vendors showcasing everything from dog biscuits and o
ganic baby food to infused vinegars and local honey. This is a very popular market ana boon to those with busy weekends, when most other markets take place.
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WEDNESDAYS
City Hall Farmers Market
When: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through June 26 (resumes in the fall)
Where: City Hall, 901 Bagby (garage parking available at 400 Rusk)
Who's there: Two dozen vendors offering prepared foods and produce, as well as cooing demonstrations by local chefs. Tip: Arrive early and head straight to Melang
Creperie, where Sean Carroll makes savory and sweet crepes. They're worth the wa
and easy to consume as you check out the rest of the market. Trust us.
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Eco-Farmers Market
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd.Who's there: At this small market, vendors of fresh baked goods, ready-to-eat India
fare and bath products encircle the plaza at this popular lifestyle center. Live music.
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Feast of Artisans Farmer's Market
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands in The Woodlands
Who's there: In addition to fresh produce and locally farmed proteins, this market offepickles, jams, wines, fresh pasta, coffee, cheeses and handmade chocolates.
THURSDAYS
Spring Branch Farmers Market
When: 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Fellowship of Houston, 1504 Wirt
Who's there: This spanking-new market makes its debut this Thursday with 14 vendorincluding Georgia's Farm to Market. We expect the plentiful, adjacent parking w
make popping into this market for a loaf of freshly baked bread or some free-range egg
quick and easy.
Kingwood Farmers Market
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When: 3-7 p.m.
Where: Town Center Park, 8 N. Main in Kingwood
Who's there: Nearly two dozen vendors offer local fruit and produce, artisan cheese
fresh bread, jellies and jams at this market that is celebrating its fourth year. The pa
setting lends itself to picnicking.
SATURDAYS
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Parking lot behind 3000 Richmond at Eastside
Who's there:This is the granddaddy of Houston farmers markets, with more than 5
farmers and vendors selling everything from freshly harvested produce and artisabreads to grass-fed beef and emu eggs. This market gets a lot of regulars who are on
first-name basis with the vendors. Most markets feature live music, too. Go hungry an
enjoy a hot breakfast from one of several chefs who cook for shoppers.
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The Farm Stand at Petrol Station
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Petrol Station, 985 WakefieldWho's there: This small market features a dozen vendors selling produce, local hone
chicken and eggs.
White Oak Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Onion Creek Cafe, 3106 White Oak
Who's there: This once-flourishing market is "still hanging in there," market managLola Daniel said. Down to just a handful of vendors, the market is looking to add mor
Have a breakfast taco at Onion Creek and then stroll the parking-lot market.
Pearland Old Townsite Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon
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every second and fourth Saturday
Where: Zylinski Park, 2243 Grand in Pearland
Who's there: Vendors stocked with farm eggs, freshly roasted coffees, salsas, jams, be
jerky, and arts and crafts.
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Grogan's Mill Village Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Grogan's Mill Center, 7 Switchbud Place in The Woodlands
Who's there: More than 20 vendors offering baked good, tamales, authentic Italia
sausage, pastured chicken, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables and handmade crafts.
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Farmers Market at LaCenterra
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: LaCenterra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy
Who's there: Dozens of vendors offering everything from seasonal produce and ra
honey to fresh herbs and hand-pressed Texas olive oil.
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Farmers Market at ImperialWhen: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1-Dec. 10
Where: 198 Kempner, Sugar Land
Who's there: This robust market features as many as 50 vendors each week, includin
Gundermann Acres with its too-pretty-to-cook produce, wheat-free baked goods fro
Bella's Kitchen and Law Ranch's pastured, grass-fed beef.
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Farmers Market at Clear Lake ShoresWhen: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: 1020 Marina Bay Drive in Clear Lake
Who's there: More than two dozen vendors sell everything from fresh flowers and fru
to all-natural dog treats and locally bottled salsa.
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Tomball Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Corner of Main (FM 2920) and Cherry in downtown Tomball
Who's there: About a dozen vendors offering fresh produce and herbs as well as pr
pared foods and handicrafts.
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Kemah Farmers & Open Air Market
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 204 FM 2094 at Texas 146
Who's there: Well, if the name didn't give it away, this market is a mixed bag. You
find some fresh produce, and there are always home-baked and jarred goods. There a
also a lot of flea-market goods. Live entertainment, too.
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Nassau Bay Farmers Market
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Erma's Nutrition Center, 18045 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay
Who's there: Local growers and artisans peddling, among other things, pastured cuts
beef, organic soaps and growlers of kombucha.
Locavore Farmers' Market
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday
Where: Lakewood UMC Church, 11330 Louetta in Spring
Who's there: Another of the city's charming small markets, this one offers produce, ho
ey, coffee and handmade goods.
SUNDAYS
Urban Harvest Farmers MarketWhen: noon-4 p.m.
Where: Parking lot behind 3000 Richmond at Eastside
Who's there: This market relocates from Highland Village to this longtime farmers ma
ket site beginning this Sunday. More than two dozen quality vendors offer organic pr
duce, free-range meats, and artisanal breads and cheeses.
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Farmers Market at Bridgeland
When: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. every second Sunday
Where: Activity Center, 16902 Bridgeland Landing in Cypress
Who's there: About 30 vendors including Happy Food Dance Bakery, Four Feet TreatHog Creek Farms, Gurrola's Produce and King of the Pit.
Magnolia Farmers Market
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m every first and third Sunday
Where: Intersection of FM 1488 and FM 1774 in Magnolia
Who's there: These are neighbor gatherings with about a dozen farmers and vendor
many of whom have their businesses in the same ZIP code. Among the finds: do-iyourself hard cider kits, handmade jewelry, goat-milk soap and free-range brown eggs
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