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Where the Locals Grow - Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market

Where the Locals Grow – Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market & More

Written by Laurie Mosley

One thing that you can always hang your hat on to take place in late April is the Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market.The Grand Opening Celebration of the 2018 season took place on Saturday, April 28.

Home grown hospitality will be served each Saturday through October 27 from 8 am-1 pm at 410 S. Rogers.With 33 vendors participating, there is something for everyone in the family.

Local farm-raised produce, eggs and meat can be found down every aisle.New to this year’s market is Marroquin Farms offering gourmet salad mix and salad bowls.

Locally sourced honey, salsas, jams, jellies and homemade canned goods of every variety are a favorite among the shoppers. Jams, Jellies and More have been a vendor with the market for 16 seasons serving customers with a smile.

One of the big reasons to get to the market early is the selection of baked goods which does not last long.What would sweets be without a savory selection?You will also find homemade tamales to go along with the jar of salsa you bought on aisle 3.

If handmade items, natural soaps and learning from non-profit organizations like the Ellis County Master Gardeners is more your speed, the Downtown Farmers Market has you covered there too.

Don’t worry if you missed the opening celebration because there is a long list of activities taking place every weekend at the market:

April 28: Grand Opening – Meet the Sellers

May 5: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 12: Kids Activity

May 19: Pop-Up Horticulture

May 26: Taste of Market: Very Blueberry

June 2: Garlic Festival

June 9: Kids Activity

June 16: Pop-Up Horticulture

June 23: Totally Tomatoes

June 30: Taste of Market: Pepper Festival

July 7: Cool Drinks & Sweet Treats

July 14: Kids Activity

July 21: Master Gardener Grill Festival

July 28: Taste of Market: Mad About Melons

August 4: Crafty Crafters

August 11: Kids Activity

August 18: Great Iris Give Away

August 25: Taste of Market: Summer Squashes

September 1: Buzzing About Bees

September 8: Kids Activity

September 15: Pop-Up Horticulture

September 22: Taste of Market: Sweet Potatoes

September 29: Decked Out for Fall

October 6: Chili Cook Off

October13: Kids Activity, Meet Farm Animals

October 20: Perennial and Pollinator Plants

October 27: Pumpkin Treats & Crafts

But Wait . . . There's More:

The south side of downtown serves up more than just the Farmers Market on the weekends.On a daily basis, FRESH Market Coffee & Flowers, Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail, SoCo Depot (offering kitchen wares and more inside the historic M-K-T Depot), Boyce Feed & Grain and Waxahachie Architectural Salvage are local favorites.

Farmers Market vendors as of opening weekend include:

Gary’s Greenhouse
Jams, Jellies, & More
Bee Space
The Savvy Teacher
Yellow Farmhouse
Jim’s Produce
Rancho Martinez
Backyard Eggs
Perline Co.
Pure Country Products
Raindrop Studios
Perdasofpy Designs
Funky Factory
Dee’s Simple Designs
Origami Owl
Leggett’s Eggs
Cluck & Buck Ranch
KA Ranch
Felicity Lane
Ellis County Master Gardeners
Sagey Lady Herbs
Tommy’s Hot Dog
Bubba’s Market
Corbin’s Sweet House
Fruit of Spirit Canning
Rocking RD Cattle Ranch
Natures Creation
Boxes by Jim
Parties
Marroquin Farms
Outlawed Scratch Bakery
Wishes & Stitches
Mary Kay & Julie Davis

For more information on the Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market, visit www.facebook.com/DowntownWaxahachieFarmersMarket. For more information on shopping, dining, lodging and things to see and do in Waxahachie, visit www.waxahachiecvb.com or call 469-309-4040. See you soon!