The Best Farmers Markets to Shop for Food in Houston

FARMERS MARKETS may not have all the choices of your neighborhood H-E-B (after all, no store does more), but a trip to one is always bountiful nonetheless. Ripe peaches and hefty watermelons come out in the summer, while the fall brings all kinds of squash, greens, peas, and root vegetables. Read on for our top farmers markets around the Houston area.
Braeswood Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9am–1pm at beechnut | sundays, 10am–2pm jersey drive
Located in Meyerland, Braeswood Farmers Market has a variety of baked goods, some produce, farm-grown eggs, and grass-fed beef. While you’re shopping, have a bite to eat from one of the on-site food trucks and featured vendors. This farmers market accepts EBT and SNAP benefits.
St. Philip’s United Methodist Church, 5501 Beechnut St and 16518 Jersey Drive
East End Farmers Market
Sundays, 10am–2pm
If you’re looking for a more low-key market, take a trip to the East End Farmers Market on the Navigation esplanade. You’ll find vendors set up under tents and in unique container-style shops selling more than just produce. Take home eggs, fresh flowers, jewelry and trinkets, and other fun handcrafted wares.
2800 Navigation Blvd
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
every third saturday, 2–6pm
Organized by Your Neighborhood Farmers Market, a nonprofit backed by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Energy Corridor Farmers Market brings fresh produce, spices, raw honey, and artisan goods to west Houston. Plus, it’s open to pets.
1520 Eldridge Pkwy
Farmers Market Partners Missouri City
Saturdays, 9am–1pm
In “The Pantry” section of this market, browse organic fruits and vegetables from local farms like Milliesbarn Veggie Farm and Atkinson Farms. While there are new vendors every Saturday, among the mainstays are the Biryani Hut offering Indian cuisine and the family-owned Momma’s Tamales selling tamales by the half and full dozen. There’s also a kid zone for children to play while you shop.
5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City

Fill your bag with veggies, sauces, coffee beans, and fresh flowers at Heights Mercantile Farmers Market.
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Heights Mercantile Farmers Market
Second and fourth Sunday of every month, 9am–1pm
Find everything from homemade goods to fresh produce at this market in the Heights Mercantile shopping complex. Shop for locally grown produce, pantry staples, bread and treats from a variety of bakers, or enjoy some fun event pop-ups like dunk booths to kickstart your morning. Live music sets the tone for your perfect Sunday Funday in the Heights.
714 Yale St
Houston Farmers Market
Daily, 6am–7pm
As much as we love H-E-B, this farmers market has a certain charm that you can’t experience at your neighborhood chain grocery store. It could be the fact that you are instantly immersed in Mexican culture or the aromas of the robust spice selections on display in this shaded open-air market. Either way, the venue has hands-down the most abundant selection of fresh produce of any farmers market in Houston, with boxes overflowing with veggies, fruit, chile peppers both fresh and dried, and pretty much anything you could need for cooking Mexican food. The 18-acre market has recently been completely renovated, but it’s been operating for more than 80 years in the neighborhood.
2520 Airline Dr

Choose from an assortment of baked goods at Kingwood Farmers Market.
Kingwood Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3–7pm
At this market in Town Center Park, expect grass-fed meat and poultry, fresh salsa, pickled veggies, Indian food, and several bakers supplying homemade breads, cakes, and pies. There are also vendors selling self-care products like organic soap, makeup, candles, and CBD products. And be sure to check out the website for weekend pop-ups.
Town Center Park, 2814 Town Center Circle E, Kingwood

Take home everything from artisanal goods to premade meals at Memorial Villages Farmers Market.
Image: Monica Fuentes Carroll
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9am–1pm
From live music to food demonstrations, as well as a playground for kids, there is something for all age groups at Memorial Villages Farmers Market. Besides the produce, explore products like honey, jelly, chocolate, pastries, and coffee.
Hunters Creek Village at First Congregational Church, 10840 Beinhorn Rd
Nassau Bay Farmers Market
Saturdays, 10am–2pm
Not only will you find fresh staples here, but the Nassau Bay market also has locally raised eggs and meats, and products like microgreens, soap, jelly, and kombucha. If you’re lucky, you might even get to meet a baby goat, too.
2332 East NASA Pkwy, Nassau Bay

Listen to live music while shopping at Rice Village Farmers Market.
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Rice Village Farmers Market
First and third Sunday of every month, 9am–1pm
This farmers market is a rain or shine event that helps introduce the community to healthier food options. You’ll find a variety of vendors who sell locally sourced produce, grass-fed meet, honey, coffee, flowers, and baked goods. The market also features pop-up vendors, so be sure to check the market’s Instagram ahead of time.
2504 Amherst St
Tomball Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9am–1pm
Come hungry, because there are ready-to-eat meals on-site and plenty of baked goods to indulge in here. You’ll also find tons of local produce, honey, free-range meats, hand-crafted goods, and prepared drinks. With more than 65 local vendors, this market makes for a great weekend activity. Parking is free and pets on a leash are welcome.
205 W Main St, Tomball

Skip H-E-B this weekend and head to Urban Harvest Farmers Market for all your fresh produce needs.
Image: Courtesy Urban Harvest
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8am–noon
Make visiting this farmers market your Saturday morning tradition and meet over 100 growers including Atkinson Farms, Verdegreens Farms, Plant It Forward, and other local farmers within a 180-mile radius (market rules). Shop for produce, bread, eggs, pressed juice, coffee, even sample some prepared foods on-site. Urban Harvest does more than just provide locals with an extensive market and fresh produce; the nonprofit works on many programs from community gardens to mobile markets in underserved areas of Houston.
2752 Buffalo Spdwy
Shelby Stewart, Shivani Parmar, Danielle Wright, and Geneva Diaz contributed to this guide.