Top 5 Farmers Markets in Texas Perfect For Your Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
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Have you finalized your Thanksgiving menu yet? If yes, good for you! And if not, well, this article is mainly for you.
As Thanksgiving is drawing near, you should get on your feet, make your shopping list, and stock up on ingredients the soonest you can. Instead of fighting big crowds at grocery stores, I highly suggest for you to visit farmers markets and celebrate the year’s bounty with farmers, ranchers, and artisans of sorts!
Vendors in farmers markets will surely have everything you need for your dining table — and who knows, you might even stumble upon a few things that you can give off as gifts to your loved ones. Listed in this article are 5 farmers markets that you can still run to for your Thanksgiving supplies for this upcoming weekend!
Brazos Valley Farmers Market
Brazos Valley Farmers Market is the product of volunteer work that aims to provide local farmers with a venue to connect directly to Brazos Valley locals. Perfect for the Thanksgiving season, you will also know about the importance and benefits of eating locally-produced food, the role of regional farming and gardening, as well as healthy food preparation! Brazos Valley Farmers Market has a year-round market every Saturday with two additional seasonal markets scheduled every year.
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500 N Main St, Bryan, TX 77803. Call (512) 970-5035. Visit Brazos Valley Farmers Market for more information.
Water Street Farmer’s Market
The Water Street Farmer’s Market is a year-round open-air market located in front of The Gin in Belton, Texas. A great little market that was opened back in 2011, Water Street Farmer’s Market has over a dozen vendors selling the freshest produce, herbs, cheese, jerky, and creative handmade items — definitely a Thanksgiving go-to place! Catch them every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine!
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Water Street, Belton, TX 76513. Call (254) 493-2117. Visit Water Street Farmer’s Market for more information.
Angelina County Farmers Market
Visitors are raving about the revitalized open-air atmosphere and vendors in Angelina County Farmers Market. Expect to find a good selection of local produce, jellies, honey, plants, and artisans offering different products at the large covered area! If you’re running low on holiday funds, Angelina County Farmers Market is the perfect place to go to because some vendors are accepting debit, Lonestar, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa cards!
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2107 S Medford Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901. Call (936) 634-6655. Visit Angelina County Farmers Market for more information.
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market (WDFM) is a year-round market that started in 2011. They continue their mission to bring locally-grown and produced goods to downtown Waco to support local farmers and artisans as well as to enrich the culture of the community. Perfectly convenient for you, Waco Downtown Farmers Market implemented “Market in a Box” that allows shoppers to order online. Local farmers will meet your demand and drop off your produce at the WDFM warehouse, and you can simply pick up your orders!
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500 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701. Call (254) 307-1884. Visit Waco Downtown Farmers Market for more information.
Beaumont Farmers Market
The Beaumont Farmers Market is held at the basketball court of the Beaumont Athletic Complex from 8:00 am to 11:00 am every Saturday. It features about 20 vendors each week, and 38 vendors during peak produce season. There is a variety of locally grown produce, goat milk cheese and body products, and grass-fed beef. Be sure to come early as the farmers tend to run out by day’s end!
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6525 College St, Beaumont, TX 77707. Call (409) 892-3604. Visit Beaumont Farmers Market for more information.
