Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, San Antonians, because it’s National Farmers Markets Week.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 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, Sept. 14
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
- Plan ahead: Its next market is on Saturday, Sept. 21
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
PicaPica Plaza Farmers Market | Fridays through Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 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
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
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
- Plan ahead: The next market is Sunday, Sept. 8 — be sure to stay up to date via Nourish’d Seeds Instagram for upcoming market dates
Do you know just how much revenue farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US? Test your knowledge with this survey.
