Want to shop locally in Austin? Farmers’ markets and farm stands are as local as you can get! You’ll find farm goods like vegetables and meat, prepared foods like pickles and pastries, and artisan goods like jewelry and art. Plus, shopping at a farmers market is good for you and your community.
What’s the difference between farmers’ markets and farm stands? Farmers’ markets are typically in a parking lot with booths featuring many farms and companies. Farm stands are typically at the farm and feature fewer companies.
While you may go to the market closest to your house as I do, it’s fun to check out others since vendors differ from market to market. Each market features the current vendors on their website and/or social media.
Here are seven farmers’ markets and farm stands to buy local goods.
Barton Creek Farmers Market
Located in the large parking lot of Barton Creek Mall, this is Austin’s first farmers’ market. You’ll find plenty of parking, and all the typical vendors like vegetables to prepared foods.
Location: Barton Creek Mall, 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, Texas 78746
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm
https://bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org/
Boggy Creek Farm
This farm stand has a very large selection with not only produce from their fields. Several other local farms stock their good here, like meat, eggs, and prepared foods.
Location: 3414 Lyons Road Austin, Texas 78702
Day/Time: Wednesdays – Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm
https://www.boggycreekfarm.com/
Farmer George Market
This smaller market has multiple locations around town, with their Austin market on Thursday nights.
Location:
- Austin: 8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
- Round Rock: 201 University Oaks Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Day/Time:
- Austin: Thursday, 3 – 7 pm
- Round Rock: Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm
https://www.farmergeorge.market/
Green Gate Farms
This farm stand features Green Gate Farms’ produce and local partners for eggs, honey, and more.
Location: 8310 Canoga Ave, Austin, Texas, 78724
Day/Time: Saturdays, 10 am – noon
Lone Star Farmers Market
This farmers market has some local favorite vendors.
Location:
- North Austin: 12709 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78727
- Steiner Ranch: 2900 N Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
Day/Time:
- North Austin: Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm
- Steiner Ranch: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 4 – 7 pm
https://www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com/
Texas Farmers Market
This market is my favorite. The Mueller location is nice to walk around and both markets have an abundance of vendors.
Location:
- Mueller: 2006 Philomena St. Austin, Texas 78723
- Lakeline: 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Day/Time:
- Mueller: Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm
- Lakeline: Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm
https://texasfarmersmarket.org/
Sustainable Food Center Farmers Market
One of the market locations is in Downtown Austin, making it easier for people who live there to access local goods.
Location:
- Republic Square: 422 Guadalupe St, Austin, Texas 78701
- Sunset Valley: Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, Texas 78745
Day/Time: Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm (both)
https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-market
If you’re located outside of Austin, check out these options:
- Buda Farmers Market
- Dripping Springs Farmers Market
- Eden East Farm
- H2Grow (Paige)
- Hutto Farmers Market
- Wolf Ranch Farmers Market (Georgetown)
Want to read more about eating locally in Austin? See these posts:
- Best Desserts at Austin Farmers Markets
- 8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Your Local Farmers’ Market
- 4 Reasons to Support Local Flowers + My Cheery Austin Flower Farm Tour
- Farm-to-Table Challenge: 5 Things I Learned in a Year of Local Eating
This guide is part of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance’s 2024 City Guide. Check out more of the best eats in Austin, curated by Austin food bloggers, on the full list of guides.
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