About Food
Chefs | Crops | Other Markets | Farm Stands | CSAs
At the Austin Farmers' Market, there is nothing short of a delightful encounter between people and their sustenance. Fresher food from local sources tastes better, has more nutrients and contributes to the local health of the community (people's personal health, environmental benefits and development of the local economy).
Chefs
Chefs' Circle members of the Austin Farmers' Market will be demonstrating how good fresh local food can be in special periodic cooking demonstrations at the market. We welcome the following chefs who have agreed to be part of the Austin Farmers' Market Chefs' Circle!
| Elizabeth Winslow | Personal Chef and Chefs' Circle Coordinator |
| Cissi's Market | |
| Alma Alcocer-Thomas | Jeffrey's and Cippolina |
| Reyna Bishop | chow baby! |
| John Braga | Andiamo Ristorante |
| Melissa Brinkman | Personal Chef, Catering |
| Todd Duplechan | "Trio" of The Four Seasons Hotel |
| Deirdre Earls, RD, LD | Author, "Your Healing Diet" |
| Melanie McAfee | Barr Mansion |
| Emmett Fox and Lisa Fox | ASTI Trattoria |
| Jack Gilmore | Z Tejas! |
| Lou Lambert | Lambert's Bar and Grill |
| Rebecca Rather | Rather Sweet Bakery |
Subscribe to our e-letter, Rise & Shine!, to get profiles on your favorite chefs, as well as updates on when they will appear at the market and a preview of their recipes.
Chefs' Circle members will be presenting cooking demonstrations at the Market during approximate times of 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on special Market days. Stay tuned to this website through the current newsletter, to find out who is scheduled and what new seasonal delicious product they will use from the Austin Farmers' Market. More chefs are signing on every day so this list will grow as well as the plants and trees that the farmers have in the fields!
Crops
Click to download the comprehensive crop list that explains when it is best to shop for our Central Texas produce. (PDF document, requires the free Acrobat Reader)
Central Texas Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands and Community Supported Agricultural Subscription Delivery Services (CSAs)
Learn about our entire local food system and support local farmers by visiting these other markets and trying alternative ways to directly connect with the grower.
Farmer's Markets
Mondays
| Taylor Farmers’ Market 3:30 to 6:30 May through August & Oct. through Nov. Fifth and Main St. Contact: Leroy Paul, 512-856-2021 |
Tuesdays
| Elgin Farmers’ Market 1 pm to 6 pm Year ‘round 410 N. Main Contact: Bill Patrick, 512-303-6793 |
Killeen Farmers’ Market 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday (see also Friday) Corner of Park St. and Ave. G Contact: Gary Rowland, 512-756-8380 hcf@moment.net |
| San Marcos Farmers’ Market 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Year round 104 South C. M. Allen Parkway (Sponsored by San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department) Contact: Gail Smith, 830-935-3159 htfs@gvtc.com www.sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com |
Sun City 10 a.m. to noon April through November Village Activity Center on Texas Drive Contact: Greg Coley, 512-281-3699 www.gtfma.com |
Wednesdays
| Austin Farmers’ Market at The Triangle 4 pm - 8 pm, March 12 - October; 3 - 7 pm, November - first week of March Wednesdays Year ‘round & 46th and Triangle Avenue, at Triangle Park Contact: Suzanne Santos, 512-236-0074, ext. 1 |
Manor Farmers’ Market 4 to 7 pm Year - round Jenny Lane Park, 104 E. Rector Contact: Denise LoSchiavo, 512-278-1611 |
Taylor Farmers’ Market 3:30 to 6:30 May through August & Oct. through Nov. Fifth and Main St. Contact: Leroy Paul, 512-856-2021 |
Thursdays
| Georgetown Farmers’ Market 3:30-6:30 May through November 400 block of S. Austin Ave. Contact: Greg Coley, 512-281-3699 www.gtfma.com |
Smithville Farmers’ Market 2 p.m. to sell out Year ‘round Loop 230 and Mill Street Contact: Bill Patrick, 512-303-6793 |
Fridays
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Bastrop Farmers’ Market |
Killeen Farmers’ Market 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday (see also Tuesday) Corner of Park St. and Ave. G Contact: Gary Rowland, 512-756-8380 hcf@moment.net |
| New Braunfels Farmers’ Market 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 23 through December 205 S. Castell Ave. Contact: Gail Smith, 830-935-3159 htfs@gvtc.com www.sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com |
Saturdays
| Austin Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Year ‘round 4th and Guadalupe at Republic Square Park Downtown (A project of Sustainable Food Center) Contact: Suzanne Santos, 512-236-0074 ext. 1 www.austinfarmersmarket.org |
Buda Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. - noon 100 Main Street (Loop 4 -- Downtown, across from Post Office) May through December (Sponsored by City of Buda) Contact: Gail Smith, 830-935-3159 htfs@gvtc.com www.sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com |
| Bulverde Farmers’ Market 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 22954 Bulverde Rd. (FM 1863) Contact: Gail Smith, 830-935-3159 htfs@gvtc.com www.sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com |
South Austin Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Year ‘round 2910 South Congress, Austin TX (Across from St. Ed's Univ.- El Gallo Pkg. Lot) Contact: Tony Piccola, 512-281-4712 www.austinfarm.org/safm |
| Burnet Farmers' Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 211 East Jackson Street May through October Contact: Gary Rowland, 512-756-8380 hcf@moment.net |
Roundrock Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. to noon May to July City Hall Pkg. Garage; 200 E. Baghdad Rd. Contact: Greg Coley, 512-281-3699 www.gtfma.com |
| Sunset Valley Farmers’ Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Year ‘round 2300 Jones Rd. - Toney Burger Ctr. Contact: Pamela Boyar, 512-280-1976 www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org |
Bastrop County River Valley Farmers’ Market 10 am to 2 pm Saturday Year ‘round 1308 Chestnut Contact: Bill Patrick, 512-303-6793 www.rivervalleyfarmersmarket.org |
Open 7 Days
| Travis County Farmers’ Market/Produce
Market Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spring through October 6701 Burnet Road, Austin, TX Contact: Hill Rylander, 512-454-1002 |
Farm Stands
Wednesdays
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Austin Farmers’ Market Farm Market (East Austin) 12 pm to 3 pm May to mid-August 5405 Pleasant Valley Rd.—Dove Springs Contact: 512-326-2323 |
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| Angel Valley Organic Farm (Northwest Austin)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11713 Jollyville Road Contact: Jo and John Dwyer, 512-267-2785 www.angelvalleyfarms.com |
Boggy Creek Farm (East Austin) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (see also Saturdays) 3414 Lyons Road Contact: Larry Butler and Carol Ann Sayle, 512/926-4650 boggycrk@realtime.net www.boggycreekfarm.com |
Thursdays
Fridays
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Green Gate Farm Farm Stand and U-Pick (East Austin - Ctr. for Max. Potential Bldg. Sys.) noon - Dark March - November Decker Lane—MLK, 8604 FM 969 Contact: Erin Flynn 512-929-2436 |
Saturdays
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Angel Valley Organic Farm (Jonestown) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 18649 FM 1431, in front of Jonestown City Hall Contact: Jo and John Dwyer 512-267-2785 www.angelvalleyfarms.com |
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| Arnosky Family Farm (Texas Specialty Cut Flowers) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 miles from Blanco @ corner of RR 165 and RR 2325 Contact: Pamela Arnosky 830-833-5428 www.texascolor.com |
Boggy Creek Farm (East Austin) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (see also Wednesdays) 3414 Lyons Road Contact: Larry Butler and Carol Ann Sayle, 512/926-4650 boggycrk@realtime.net www.boggycreekfarm.com |
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Pure Luck Organic and AA Dairy 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 101 Twin Oaks Trail (Dripping Springs) Contact: Denny Bolton, 512-858-7034 pureluck@mindspring.com www.purelucktexas.com |
Call for days of week and hours (See future listings on this site)
| Ottmer’s Farm (Stonewall) 3685 South Ranch Road 1623 Contact: Kevin or Becky Ottmers 830-644-2112 |
Pomrenke Farm (Kingsbury) 10981 FM 20 Contact: Fred or Jackie Pomrenke 830-639-4686 |
CSAs (Community Supported Agricultural Subscription Delivery Programs)
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Finca Pura Vida Gayla Lyons and Edgar Chavez 944 Lakeview Rd. Fayetteville, TX 78940 979-249-3866 puravida@cvtv.net (email preferred) |
Hairston Creek Farm Gary and Sarah Rowland Rt. 3, Box 69, Burnet, TX 78611 hcf@moment.net or 512-756-8380 |
Johnson's Backyard Garden Brentton Johnson 9515 Hergotz Lane, Unit E, Austin, TX 78742 512-389-2515 or email bjohnson88@sbcglobal.net |
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Millberg Farms Tim Miller 737 Opal Lane, Kyle, TX, 78640 512-268-1433 |
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Tecolote Farm - TAKING THE YEAR OFF IN 2007 David Pitre and Katie Kraemer 16301 Decker Lake Rd. Manor, TX 78653 512-276-7008 tecolotefarm@juno.com (e-mail preferred) |
Bikkurim Farm Miguel and Sylvia Alvarez 300 CR C Lexington, TX 512-273-2065 bikkurimfarms1@aol.com |
| Home Sweet Farm Brad & Jenny Stufflebeam 7800 FM 2502 Brenham, TX 77833 979-251-9922 brad@homesweetfarm.com www.homesweetfarm.com |
Center for Maximum Potential Bldg. Systems (cmpbs) Tim McGee 8604 FM 969 Austin, TX 512-497-4792 farm@cmpbs.org – building CSA; please inquire |
