Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, San Antonians, because we’re going to the local farmers market.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 14 farmers markets in the San Antonio area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
PRESS Coffee Farmers Market | Second Saturday of each month | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Features: Taking place at its Castle Hills location, this market features local farmers, home wares, and baked goods
- Parking: Free parking in the shopping center lot
- Space: Outdoor browsing with an indoor coffee shop
- Plan ahead: Its next market is on Saturday, Jan. 11
Juntos San Antonio | Sunday, Jan. 12, 19, and 26 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Features: This market is ran by Texas A&M University-San Antonio students and is currently set to be at St. Paul Square.
- Parking: Mix of free street parking and paid lots
- Space: Outdoor browsing
Alamo Heights Farmers Market | Every Sunday | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Features: Located in the Alamo Quarry Market, you can purchase a wide variety of goods from various retailers
- Parking: Free parking lot
- Space: Outdoor browsing
The Market at Shavano Park | Every Sunday | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Features: Discover local produce, jams, juices, and other artisan goodies at this market
- Parking: Free parking lot + street parking
- Space: Outdoor browsing
Southtown FRMRS MRKT | Dates vary starting Saturday, Feb. 1 | 10 a.m.- 2p.m.
- Features: Find local favorites like Mira Matcha and Calico Coffee at this market.
- Parking: Street parking
- Space: Outdoor browsing
Farmers Market at Herff Farm | Every Saturday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Features: Make a trip to Cibolo and enjoy a day with nature at this weekly market
- Parking: On-site
- Space: Open air browsing
- Plan ahead: After shopping, check its events calendar for workshops, tours, and other activities
Pearl Farmers Market | Every Saturday + Sunday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Features: This San Antonio urban gem is dog-friendly, has a splash pad for the kiddos, and a farmers market on Saturday and an artisan market on Sunday
- Parking: Mix of paid and free parking options
- Space: Outdoor browsing
- Plan ahead: Keep an eye on its Instagram for themed + after-hours markets
Sundays at the Square | Every Sunday starting Jan. 19 | 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Features: St. Paul Square is getting into the local market game and also offers yoga sessions during its shopping hours
- Parking: Mix of paid and free parking options
- Space: Outdoor browsing
Gardopia Gardens Farmers Market | Dates vary | 12-3 p.m.
- Features: A plethora of freshly-grown produce, local vendors, tree adoptions, and cooking demonstrations.
- Parking: Street parking
- Space: Outdoor browsing with some covered spaces.
- Plan ahead: Its next market is on Sunday, Sept. 22
The Farmstand Farmers Market | Every Saturday | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Features: Nestled in Bulverde, there’s a petting zoo for the kiddos in addition to offering fresh produce
- Parking: On-site
- Space: Outdoor browsing
- Plan ahead: If you can’t make it to the market, this farm offers produce boxes starting at $20 and can be picked up by contacting the seller
The Market at Shavano Park | Every Sunday | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Features: Vendors selling handmade crafts, jams + jellies, jewelry, soaps, and live music
- Parking: Parking lot
- Space: Outdoor browsing
Legacy Park Farmers Market | Dates vary | 12-4 p.m.
- Features: Located in the heart of downtown SATX, you can browse local vendors surrounded by historic buildings
- Parking: Various street + parking garage options
- Space: Outdoor browsing
Mission Marquee Farmers & Artisans Market | March through November | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Features: Pet-friendly, free morning fitness classes, and live cooking demos in addition to local shopping
- Parking: Free on-site parking
- Space: Outdoor browsing
- Features: Put on by the San Antonio Food Bank, customers using WIC are eligible for discounted fresh produce
- Parking: Free parking lot
- Space: Indoor browsing
- Note: Farmers Markets start back up in the summer
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