Travis County Farmers Market

Saturday morning my husband and I decided to head downtown to the Farmer’s market on 4^th street. After fighting parking, fighting the crowd, and then ending up at tons of booths that were sold out of goods, or over priced, we left feeling discouraged. Then as we were driving down Burnet, I remembered that I had always seen the Farmer’s market there and thought we should check it out.
We arrived around noon, parked easily and then slowly strolled up to what was just a couple of booths. We were immediately greeted by a nice gentleman from South Star of Texas. He told us all about their specials on the grass fed, all natural meat selections. We couldn’t believe the spread! We ended up purchasing two pounds of ground beef, a pound of chicken and a pound of lamb for only $ 30. That same amount of organic/​grass fed meat at a grocery store would have been outrageously expensive.
Then we walked over to a little lady who had no signs up, just what we came for: fresh eggs. At the previous Farmer’s market, they were all sold out of eggs. I think that’s why I loved this market so much. I am a big fan of smaller, less crowded places. Since there were only 3 vendors at this market, it was easier to shop and felt more local instead of like some big event. We have definitely found our go-​to farmer’s market from now on.

I went to this farmers market looking for an olive oil that was supposed to be there. They weren’t, and told me they pulled out of that market, so I had to drive cross town to find it at another farmers market.
I can see why they pulled out… mostly flea market with about 4 – 6 farmers market stands. Not worth the trip.

Sunday is not a farmer’s market it’s a flea market. I came because this page said it’s Wed-​Sun but the people there told me it’s only Saturday– just an FYI :)

Being a recent North Austin transplant I was looking for a farmer’s market when I saw a flyer posted about this market at a local coffee shop. I was very pleased with the selection that was available, especially considering I walked in with about 20 minutes left until they closed. While there are not many vendors, the quality and variety of vegetables was excellent. I primarily buy from Johnson’s Backyard Garden and got a ton of great produce for cheap. In addition, the vendors at Loft Farms hooked me up with some squash and zuchinni when I bought tomatoes from them. I’ve found my new farmer’s market and the fact that they have some sort of produce sale going on Wednesday-​Saturday is awesome. Give this market your business.

The Travis County Farmers market, now the Burnet Road Farmer’s market, just re-​opened as a true farmers market. In fact, within a few days of my move back to the hood! Coincidence? I think not.
This location has a weird history; see
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Anywho, the new market is awesome. Small, sure. But its got the basics: meats and eggs from Richardson Farms, veggies from Johnson’s Backyard Garden (and a few others) and one lady selling some of the nicest soaps I’ve ever smelled, as well as a few other vendors. The stalls are a welcome setup in the heat of the summer, and they could really make it even nicer by running some ceiling fans where the lights currently are. I also wish, given that this is right in the middle of a neighborhood, that they’d put up a crosswalk or a traffic light on Addison or Park View.
Between the Pour House and this market, I’m super-​excited to see this location come back. Please patronize the business owners and keep this farmers market alive!

I grew up at this market. Recorded music is playing. Fresh veggies and jams are being sold. Someone you meets knows someones Aunt Sally who just happened to have stopped by earlier to buy herself a patch o’tomatoes. OK, so maybe I exaggerate, but only a little. It is pretty small scale when compared to the enormity of the other farmers markets, but the smaller size just breeds product intimacy. And the veggies Ive bought here are pretty much the freshest I have ever had. Except the veggies someone else bought from other farmers market, those were fresh too :)
Go when its warm.