Open Year-Round, Houston's Oldest And Largest Farmers Market Is The Perfect Texas Day Trip Destination
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 24, 2022
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
When it comes to fresh, local produce, there are plenty of great farmers markets in Texas to choose from. None, however, quite compare to the Houston Farmers Market. This nearly 40,000-square-foot open-air market is the oldest and largest farmers market in the city, and it will show you a whole new world of culinary delights.
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Open since 1942, the Houston Farmers Market is a local institution with nearly 40,000 feet of open-air space.
Upon stepping inside, the vibrancy is the first thing you'll notice. All sorts of fresh fruits and vegetables line the walkways, delighting your senses with their beautiful appearances and inticing aromas.
The market also has an on-site butcher shop, R-C Ranch Texas Craft Meats. The shop offers humanely-raised Texas Wagyu beef and Heritage pork, plus chicken, lamb, goat, wild game, and other meats from local ranchers.
Two restaurants, Underbelly Burger and Wild Oats, allow guests to enjoy delicious cuisine using farmers market goods. Underbelly features beef from R-C ranch in its burgers, and Wild Oats crafts traditional Texas fare with produce from market merchants.
Visit the Houston Farmers Market website or Facebook page for more information, including current hours.
Have you ever been to the Houston Farmers Market? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for more of the best farmers markets in Texas.
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