Denton Community Market: Where Denton Gathers, Grows, and Shops Local

The Heartbeat of Downtown Denton, Every Saturday

Welcome to the Denton Community Market (DCM)—our city’s living, breathing celebration of what makes Denton vibrant, diverse, and distinctly local. Since 2009, DCM has transformed Saturday mornings into an unmistakable ritual: bring your tote, your kids, your appetite, and your neighborly spirit—and experience a genuine cross-section of North Texas culture, community, music, and taste.

From just-picked local produce to original crafts and live music drifting from the historic bandstand, this central Denton hub is more than a market—it’s the way Denton comes together.

DCM’s Promise: Nothing But Local Excellence

Here, at the farmers market in the historical heart of Denton, every booth showcases both talent and integrity. Vendors are required to sell only what they have personally grown or crafted, all within 100 miles of our city—a truthful “producer-only” standard that brings out dazzling flavors, local artistry, and a warm family-friendly vibe all in one swirling, open-air scene.

Curious about what’s on offer? Every week delivers new discoveries:

• Overflowing tables of blooming, super-fresh, chemical-free produce
• Handmade jams, farmstead eggs, honey, breads, and plant-based treats
• Small-batch nut butters, vibrant salsas, and scratch southern comfort
• Heirloom plants, creative local art, and stunning flower bouquets

Why Denton Loves Its Market

“I love going here, everyone is so friendly, and it’s a great variety of products. Health food, knowledgeable staff, organic products, great selection, and fresh food.” — Kaylee Johnson

Every Saturday, animated volunteers, cheerful regulars, fur-families, and first timers all seamlessly unite—and you can feel it. DCM is intentionally inclusive: SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, and WIC are all accepted, making creative, nutritious foods more accessible for everyone. The market also strives for universal comfort: plenty of shady spots, wheelchair-accessible amenities, friendly volunteers, and a perpetually positive mood bubble up, no matter the weather.

Favorite Vendors to Explore

• Saplings Farm: All-organic veggies grown with family care
• Eat Your Greens: Microgreens, salad favorites, and nutritional boosters
• Brushy Creek: SMOKIN’ hot local honey, honeys, and “Texas grown” peppers
• Mean Microgreens: Sprout your day the right way
• Spread Happiness Nut Butters: A Denton cult classic!
• Newton’s Southern Comfort Food: Your weekend’s must-taste breakfast
• Texas Girl Treasures: Uniquely Denton, hand-crafted jewelry & treasures

(The line-up rotates seasonally—peek at dentonmarket.org for this week’s full vendor map.)

More Than Just a Market

What makes DCM a “famously Denton experience”?

• Live local music every Saturday from the open-air stage
• Ever-present family activities: face painting, crafts, and friendly dogs
• Exciting community-driven events (like Sustainable Foods Day, Craft Markets, Gardening Workshops, and the buzzing Holiday Spectacular)
• Multiple nonprofit and advocacy partners keep opportunities fresh, helpful, and meaningful for everyone

The result? Real opportunity for small business owners, artists, the next generation of farmers, and you—finding food you can trust, crafts you can’t find elsewhere, and friends you didn’t even know you had.

Hours, Location, and How to Join the Fun

Main Season: Every Saturday, March–December
Hours: 9:00am–1:00pm (or 9:00am–12:00pm during summer heat advisory; June–August)

Location:
Denton County Historical Park
317 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201

Winter Market at 321 E McKinney St.: Saturdays in January and the final Saturday in February (indoor location/modified hours). See the website for current info.

Parking: Plentiful, easy, FREE (plus accessible entry points and little traffic stress!)
Pets: Welcome on leash.

Need community help or have special accessibility questions? Volunteers, staff, and happy, super-approachable vendors have your back.

Connect and Stay in Touch!

• Web: dentonmarket.org
• Instagram: @communitymarket
• Facebook: Denton Community Market
• Email: vendorcoordinator@dentonmarket.org
• Phone: (940) 268-4326

DCM by the Numbers

• Established: 2009
• Ownership: Community Nonprofit
• Vendor Count: 50–70+ weekly (seasonal rotations, always local)
• Amenities: Dedicated kid’s zone, live music stage, plentiful seating
• Credit Cards/SNAP/EBT: Yes to all—including Double Up Food Bucks!
• ACCESSIBLE: Wheelchair ready, shaded gathering, stroller-worthy concrete paths
• Mission: Grow opportunity, embolden producers, make local healthy food and culture affordable for every Dentonite

Discover why generations of Dentonites—and thousands of new fans every year—call this market their Saturday happy place. Find your newest flavor crush. Linger in the music. Support dreams—one local business at a time.

Tags: Local, Fresh, Seasonal, Community, Family-Friendly, SNAP, Organic, Outdoor

What do you love most about DCM? Seen a favorite vendor in action, tried an amazing food, heard a story worth sharing? Comment below or see you next Saturday—under the big Texas sky at DCM!