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Guide to Houston's best farmers markets

By Syd Kearney | April 23, 2013 | Updated: April 23, 2013 5:34pm

In recent years, the number of farmers markets has mushroomed. Some are small hum

ble operations; others boast a festive atmosphere complete with live music, cookindemonstrations and food trucks.

All share a tasty notion: to nurture a better-educated consumer by facilitating convers

tions with food producers.

See why now is the best time to buy local at houstonchronicle.com.

Some markets to check out:

Hog Creek Farms: This Magnolia family-owned farm provides seasonal fruits and ve

etables, free-range eggs and pastured pork.

Proverb Farm: This 2-acre farm in Alvin markets goat milk and cheese as well as fres

herbs.

Urban Harvest operates three farmers markets: Saturday and Sunday at Eastside anWednesday afternoons downtown at City Hall.

TUESDAYS

Rice University Farmers Market

When: 3:30-7 p.m.

Where: Rice University, South Stadium Lot, 2100 University

Who's there: More than 30 vendors showcasing everything from dog biscuits and o

ganic baby food to infused vinegars and local honey. This is a very popular market ana boon to those with busy weekends, when most other markets take place.

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WEDNESDAYS

City Hall Farmers Market

When: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through June 26 (resumes in the fall)

Where: City Hall, 901 Bagby (garage parking available at 400 Rusk)

Who's there: Two dozen vendors offering prepared foods and produce, as well as cooing demonstrations by local chefs. Tip: Arrive early and head straight to Melang

Creperie, where Sean Carroll makes savory and sweet crepes. They're worth the wa

and easy to consume as you check out the rest of the market. Trust us.

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Eco-Farmers Market

When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd.Who's there: At this small market, vendors of fresh baked goods, ready-to-eat India

fare and bath products encircle the plaza at this popular lifestyle center. Live music.

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Feast of Artisans Farmer's Market

When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands in The Woodlands

Who's there: In addition to fresh produce and locally farmed proteins, this market offepickles, jams, wines, fresh pasta, coffee, cheeses and handmade chocolates.

THURSDAYS

Spring Branch Farmers Market

When: 2:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Unitarian Fellowship of Houston, 1504 Wirt

Who's there: This spanking-new market makes its debut this Thursday with 14 vendorincluding Georgia's Farm to Market. We expect the plentiful, adjacent parking w

make popping into this market for a loaf of freshly baked bread or some free-range egg

quick and easy.

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When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Town Center Park, 8 N. Main in Kingwood

Who's there: Nearly two dozen vendors offer local fruit and produce, artisan cheese

fresh bread, jellies and jams at this market that is celebrating its fourth year. The pa

setting lends itself to picnicking.

SATURDAYS

Urban Harvest Farmers Market

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Parking lot behind 3000 Richmond at Eastside

Who's there:This is the granddaddy of Houston farmers markets, with more than 5

farmers and vendors selling everything from freshly harvested produce and artisabreads to grass-fed beef and emu eggs. This market gets a lot of regulars who are on

first-name basis with the vendors. Most markets feature live music, too. Go hungry an

enjoy a hot breakfast from one of several chefs who cook for shoppers.

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The Farm Stand at Petrol Station

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Petrol Station, 985 WakefieldWho's there: This small market features a dozen vendors selling produce, local hone

chicken and eggs.

White Oak Farmers Market

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Onion Creek Cafe, 3106 White Oak

Who's there: This once-flourishing market is "still hanging in there," market managLola Daniel said. Down to just a handful of vendors, the market is looking to add mor

Have a breakfast taco at Onion Creek and then stroll the parking-lot market.

Pearland Old Townsite Farmers Market

When: 8 a.m.-noon
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every second and fourth Saturday

Where: Zylinski Park, 2243 Grand in Pearland

Who's there: Vendors stocked with farm eggs, freshly roasted coffees, salsas, jams, be

jerky, and arts and crafts.

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Grogan's Mill Village Farmers Market

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Grogan's Mill Center, 7 Switchbud Place in The Woodlands

Who's there: More than 20 vendors offering baked good, tamales, authentic Italia

sausage, pastured chicken, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables and handmade crafts.

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Farmers Market at LaCenterra

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: LaCenterra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy

Who's there: Dozens of vendors offering everything from seasonal produce and ra

honey to fresh herbs and hand-pressed Texas olive oil.

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Farmers Market at ImperialWhen: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1-Dec. 10

Where: 198 Kempner, Sugar Land

Who's there: This robust market features as many as 50 vendors each week, includin

Gundermann Acres with its too-pretty-to-cook produce, wheat-free baked goods fro

Bella's Kitchen and Law Ranch's pastured, grass-fed beef.

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Farmers Market at Clear Lake ShoresWhen: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: 1020 Marina Bay Drive in Clear Lake

Who's there: More than two dozen vendors sell everything from fresh flowers and fru

to all-natural dog treats and locally bottled salsa.

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Tomball Farmers Market

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Corner of Main (FM 2920) and Cherry in downtown Tomball

Who's there: About a dozen vendors offering fresh produce and herbs as well as pr

pared foods and handicrafts.

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Kemah Farmers & Open Air Market

When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 204 FM 2094 at Texas 146

Who's there: Well, if the name didn't give it away, this market is a mixed bag. You

find some fresh produce, and there are always home-baked and jarred goods. There a

also a lot of flea-market goods. Live entertainment, too.

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Nassau Bay Farmers Market

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Erma's Nutrition Center, 18045 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay

Who's there: Local growers and artisans peddling, among other things, pastured cuts

beef, organic soaps and growlers of kombucha.

Locavore Farmers' Market

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday

Where: Lakewood UMC Church, 11330 Louetta in Spring

Who's there: Another of the city's charming small markets, this one offers produce, ho

ey, coffee and handmade goods.

SUNDAYS

Urban Harvest Farmers MarketWhen: noon-4 p.m.

Where: Parking lot behind 3000 Richmond at Eastside

Who's there: This market relocates from Highland Village to this longtime farmers ma

ket site beginning this Sunday. More than two dozen quality vendors offer organic pr

duce, free-range meats, and artisanal breads and cheeses.
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Farmers Market at Bridgeland

When: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. every second Sunday

Where: Activity Center, 16902 Bridgeland Landing in Cypress

Who's there: About 30 vendors including Happy Food Dance Bakery, Four Feet TreatHog Creek Farms, Gurrola's Produce and King of the Pit.

Magnolia Farmers Market

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m every first and third Sunday

Where: Intersection of FM 1488 and FM 1774 in Magnolia

Who's there: These are neighbor gatherings with about a dozen farmers and vendor

many of whom have their businesses in the same ZIP code. Among the finds: do-iyourself hard cider kits, handmade jewelry, goat-milk soap and free-range brown eggs

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