The Heartbeat of Fresh in Downtown Big D

Experience Homegrown Dallas — Every Weekend, Year Round

Picture this: The energy of downtown, the aroma of just-picked peaches, food-lovers with reusable totes filled to overflowing, and artisans calling out cheerful good mornings to neighbors new and old. That’s the unmistakable soul of the Dallas Farmers Market—the flagship for farm-to-table food, friendly faces, and real connection. Here, in the city’s once-wholesale corridor, Texan culinary tradition mingles with high-quality modern crafts and community events fit for both nostalgia lovers and brave tastebuds.

Behind Every Bite: A Grown-Here-Only Promise

All year long, The Shed (the covered, open-air core of the market) brings over 50 Texas farms and ranches face-to-face with thousands of weekend wanderers. Grab fresh kale or eggs, and know you’re meeting—and feeding—local. No jet-setting broccoli, no anonymous produce. Everything’s raised or made within Texas or 400 miles of Dallas, supporting 200+ local businesses and generation after generation of peppy North Texas farmers.

Did we mention awards? You’ll quickly see why Dallas Observer called the DFM “Best of Dallas”, or why you’ll spot that trusty Texas Department of Agriculture Certified sign as you wend between booths.

An Icon with Deep Roots

Back in 1939, the Dallas Farmers Market was wooden wagons of produce on dusty roads—long before “farm-fresh” was a hashtag. It became an official city market in 1941. Since then, every generation of Texans (just like “Mama” Ida Papert, known for her “Ida’s Gotta Have It” bag and market preserves) has helped sustain, improve, and cheer for The DFM.

What Shoppers Say

“My grandmother took us when we were kids…Best time. ”
– Karla White Hodge

“Delicious locally grown veggies…unique wares… tasty meals. A really fun way to support local!!”
– Steve Milner

“Tonight I Experienced a Beautiful Cultural Event…fine seafood cuisine, live music…WELL DONE!”
– Kirk Knowles

What Awaits: Taste Fresh, Shop Bold, Savor Home

Whatever fills your fridge or pantry this week—it starts Texas-grown, or it doesn’t make the cut. Expect different flavors at each visit, but here’s a sampler of finds:

• Pasture-raised meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, local honey
• Armloads of leafy greens, Snap peas, juicy tomatoes
• Fresh-baked breads, bubbling preserves, Texas wines
• Natural handmade soaps, candles and pure-sourced skincare
• Color and culture from artists, candlemakers, chocolatiers
• Picnic-ready meals, legendary barbecue, chef-driven pop-up tasters

Features to make each trip special:

• Go Texan Certified and member-supported excellence
• Around 200 small businesses, vibrant urban food hall & lofts/shopping
• Certified farmers, pet-friendly patios in The Shed and Market
• Barrier-free and accessible spaces for easy shopping with strollers or wheelchairs
• Handpicked by the likes of Farm Bureau, Dallas Agriculture Club, and Farmers Market Coalition
• Family- and food-adventurer-friendly all year: sunshine or sweater weather

Local Business Stars: Vendors to Explore

• Abundantly Aromatic: Superior natural bath, body, and candle wares, scented the Texan way
• Chelles Macarons: Authentic French sweets—rainbows in every bite
• Eden Hill Vineyard: Texas-born wines for sipping or gifting
• Hurtado Barbecue: Buzzy pit game—slow-smoked meats and double-portioned sides
• Juicebabe: Cold-pressed juices and life-loving tonics, for food-as-medicine believers

Ready for more? The list is always expanding: artisan salsas, gourmet mushroom growers, vegan bakers, salsa utopias—find the full current directory on their website.

When, Where, and How

Hours & Locations:

• The Shed (Farmer & Artisan Court — open air)
  1010 S. PEARL EXPY

  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sundays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• The Market Building (Food Hall, Shopping)
  920 S. HARWOOD

  • Daily: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Other historic loft spaces & indoor artisan dad-wonderlands open throughout the week. See website for full hours and specific vendor times.

Getting Here Is Easy (And Worth It—Just Arrive Early!)

• Parking: On-site, multi-location, paid and limited complimentary spots near The Shed; premium during peek hours so set your alarms! Find more info here
• Parkings Costs: $0–$20 (duration based)
• Accessible: 7 handicap spots; barrier-free, and dogs are always welcome outside and on patios (leashes required; BYOB—bring your own bag for cleanup 😉)
• Biking, DART, and rideshare-friendly

Stay Connected and Get the Freshest Updates

• 📍Address: 920 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
• 🌐 Web: dallasfarmersmarket.org
• 📧 Email: info@dallasfarmersmarket.org
• 📞 Phone: +1 214-664-9110
• 🔗 Instagram: @dallasfarmersmarket
• 🔗 Facebook: DFMDallasFarmersMarket

Why Choose Dallas Farmers Market?

You’re not just shopping—you’re joining. Taste a bit of Dallas & support the future of local:

• Only homegrown, never mass-imported food & finds
• Top-notch community vibe and city-wide events (including cooking demos, art pop-ups, festivals)
• Educational outreach to empower smarter shopping and healthy eating
• Legacy of “Mama” Ida Papert and mission-driven championing of sustainable living
• So much more than shopping: food stalls, photo ops, demos, sips and puppers (almost) everywhere

“I have been going here for years.”
– Tammy Arellano

Got a Dallas Farmers Market favorite, vendor tip, or recipe that’s too good not to share? Drop a comment or come meet your market family next weekend!