Fresh air, fresh produce, and live music, who can ask for anything more? You can get it all at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market every Wednesday from 3 to 6 pm. The market is located at Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Memorial Park 160 E Mercer St. in The Triangle off 290 & RR12. It’s the place for meat, eggs, prepared foods, homemade pies, and lots more.
This market is a Texas Department of Agriculture farmers market and a Go Texan member. This means the products for sale have been made, grown, manufactured, or processed in Texas. When you shop at Dripping Springs Farmers Market, you are buying local and meeting the people who raised or made the products.
Shop at One of the Best Farmers Market in Texas
In 2018, the American Farmland Trust Farmers Market Challenge has named this market as the No. 1 in Texas and No. 7 in the U.S. To make the cut, a farmers market needs to do well in the following five categories:
- Focus on farmers and educate the community
- Provide healthy food for all
- Be a champion for the environment
- Be a pillar of the community
- Be loved by the people
You’ll be able to shop for whole-grain breads, sweets, and gourmet items including olive oils, and handmade cheese. The market also contains ready-made foods such as Mexican, Thai, and Andean cuisines. And you can usually find handmade crafts and home care products.
Safety Precautions
The farmers market follows CDC guidelines. Per the state of Texas, everyone is required to wear masks. Vendor booths and tents are spaced. Plenty of hand sanitizers and handwash stations are on hand. They’ve suspended samples and self-serve areas for the time being.
Avoid congregating between booths or in any other area of the market. They require that anyone who is sick or over the age of 65 with a compromised immune system not to attend.
Where to Find Dripping Springs Farmers Market Updates
To subscribe to the weekly newsletter for updates and events, visit their website. Before you go, check the Farmers Market Facebook page for the latest. The newsletter and Facebook page will let you know about scheduled musicians and vendors. Hope to see you there soon!
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