Purchasing local and organic foods not only stimulates your community’s economy, but has obvious health benefits. While finding local Dallas food markets available to the public may seem like a daunting task, there are plenty of online resources to help you find the right shop for you. Certain stores like Sprouts and Whole Foods advertise local sections, but farmer’s markets will definitely be the best place to ensure that all of your groceries are locally grown. With such a hands-on, DIY approach, the sellers often double as farmers–equipping them with valuable knowledge for any specialty questions or concerns you may have.
For a full list of potential vendors outside of this narrow area, visit LocalHarvest.org which aggregates local vendors.
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White Rock Local Market
This non-profit, independent farmers market is located conveniently in East Dallas and operates March-December on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 8am-1pm. All members must grow or make what they sell. For those of you living within the city, this market allows a break from a typical supermarket experience. Due to the selective nature of availability, however, it may be important to strategically plan ahead to maximize benefits.
Grand Prairie Farmers Market
This market features Texas produce and vegetables along with select speciality products such as soaps, honey, tamales, and more. Running from March 31-Dec. 17, the market is open rain or shine from 8am-1pm. On certain days, the market occasionally features live music and demonstrations as well.
Four Seasons Markets
Run by one company, there are three markets in the area highlighting local, fresh merchandise. With locations in Richardson, Dallas and Lewisville, visitors throughout the metroplex can easily reap the benefits of these markets. Open every Saturday year round, each location differs in available times: Richardson (9am-2pm), Dallas (10am-2pm) and Lewisville (10am-4pm).
Coppell Farmers Market
This market has a narrower frame for business, only open from April-November, 8am-12pm.
Rosemeade Market and Greenhouse
This market operates more like a typical grocery store, focusing on Texas produce and fresh items. Open year round, 7 days a week–this definitely provides a medium option for shopping local and working around busy schedules.
Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
This open air farmers market provides local produce in an intimate, open-air setting. Open from April-December, Downtown Arlington Farmers Market is open two days a week: Fri/Sat from 8am-1pm.
Farmers Market of Grapevine
Located in the heart of Downtown Grapevine, this Main St. farmers market highlights local food and crafts. Open April-Oct on Thurs/Fri/Sat from 8am-4pm.
Living Green Outdoors Farmers Market
This market is located in old-town Lewisville, surrounded by the long time culture and history of the town. Opening on May 14 and closing Sept. 10, this short period of time still manages to flourish the second saturday of each month from 8am-12pm.
West Village Farm-to-Market
This market serves the busy, West Village district of Dallas. Open April-August from 10am-2pm every Saturday
Downtown Dallas Farmers Market
One of the largest and most notorious markets in Dallas, this features an indoor and open-air section. Open daily from 8am-8pm, this market is open 362 days a year but flourishes strongly on the weekends. Even if you don’t shop locally often– for event planning or other special event affairs, it can be a nice change of pace to shop locally and learn about where the food you are serving actually comes from.
Although as a local Dallas caterer we are familiar with surrounding food hot spots, most of these farmers markets mentioned are for personal or family use. Certain co-op groups exchange trips to larger Farmer’s Markets and bring back sufficient amounts for surrounding families in the area. As noted by the map above, many of these options are not limited to the confined Dallas area, but extend to include the full metroplex–some even within acceptable distance to our Forth Worth Catering office.