Looking For A Market Near You?
The North Central Texas Farmers Market Association has additional locations:
Richland Hills Elementary School 6980 Baker Blvd, Richland Hills, Saturdays, 2-6 pm. (On the south side of Baker Blvd. and Latham in the open
lot by the school. Baker Blvd. is also known as Hwy 10 it is west of 820 and north of Interstate 30).
Pantego Farmers Market Bicentennial Park, 3600 Smith Barry Road, Pantego, Saturdays, 8 am-Sellout. (From Park Row go South on Bowen, go right (West) on Pioneer Pkwy. Right (North) on Showplace Circle by Texas Appliance. In the parking lot closest to the gazebo and rest rooms.).
Did You Know?
By shopping Cowtown Farmers Market you are:
- ensuring farmers earn fair prices for the fruits of their labor
- protecting your community’s access to healthy, fresh, local produce
- helping Fort Worth’s economy
If you spend $100 at a grocery store, only $25 stays here.
If you spend $100 at a farmers market, $62 goes back into the local economy – and $99 out of $100 stays in the state.
So, where do you want your money to go?
FAQ’s
Q: Why don’t you sell avocados, limes or pineapples?
A: We are a local-only market. All produce has to be grown within 150 miles of Fort Worth. We do not allow re-sellers or foods imported from other areas.
- Avocados, limes, pineapples, etc. do not grow well in North Texas
- We do not allow re-sellers. All produce must be grown and sold by the farmer
Q: Where are the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, zucchini, corn?
A: This is probably not the right season for that produce to be harvested in North Texas.
Q: What happened to the people who sold honey (jam, etc.)?
A: Some vendors have passed away (honey man) or retired (jam man). We are looking for new vendors to replace them.
Q: Is this market or any growers organic?
A: This market is not certified organic. While at this time, none of our current members are certified organic, some do grow without use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Ask each farmer about his/her growing practices.
Q: Can I sell my _______________ here?
A: We have a vendor application available online at www.cowtownfarmersmarket.com.
- Everything must be grown/made within 150 miles of Fort Worth.
- The number of non-produce vendors is limited by the association and the state.
Q: When does the market open on Wednesdays, too?
A: Usually in June. Please check the website, www.cowtownfarmersmarket.com, for updates.
Q: When does the market close for the year?
