August 4th 2018 Farmers Market

The tenth Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market for the 2018 season will be held this Saturday morning August 4th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 19th & Buddy Holly.

The July 28th market was a lot of fun. There were around 45 vendors in total. Which include the best of local agricultural producers and vendor offerings of fresh meats, cheese, dairy products, baked goods, and arts & crafts from local artisans.

The number of  produce vendors continues to increase as new crops are beginning to reach their ideal harvest time. Our collection of local agriculture producers  from vendors including Onion Shed Farms, E3 Farms. Block 20 Produce, Vonnie’s Veggies, Revolution Farms, Sunburst Farms, Wild Bill’s Veggies and more were selling farm fresh produce. Products in season that were offered by these vendors were Squash, Onions, Fresh Eggs, Micro Greens, Spring Mix, Spinach, Kale, Chard, Stir Fry Mix, Beets, Radishes, Snap Peas, Dill, Sunflower Shoots, Pea Shoots, Rainbow Mix, Radish Shoots, Turnips, Watermelons, Cantaloupes, and fresh Tomatoes! The number and variety of vine ripened tomatoes has increased significantly and will improve even further as the season progresses. There were also plenty of early season peaches and black-eyed peas at this market.   They were very popular and there should be an even larger variety at this upcoming market as well. Expect an even larger variety of local produce and food options as the season progresses and more produce is harvested.

The large number of guests attending this market were well fed. We had prepared food offerings from
the La Picosita, DJ’s Bar B Que, Hank’s Chicken and More. There were also plenty of cold and hot beverage choices from The Stand, Golden Stripe Coffee, and Royal Splash fresh squeezed lemonade! And don’t Forget all of the fresh baked goods and sweets from vendors such as Amor Cocoa, Heaven Sent Gluten Free Foods, Sooo Granola and Sarita’s Organic Tortilla’s organic dessert empanadas and churro cookies. Sarita’s are now selling a wider selection of fresh made tamales! They have become a market favorite…be sure to try them at this week’s market.

The Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market provides a family friendly environment and offers a safe, exciting environment in downtown Lubbock. We are also very dog friendly for our well behaved, leashed four-legged visitors. Many of our vendors provide dog bowls to keep your fur babies well hydrated. Our vendor, Sweet Pup Treats sell fresh made doggy treats and The Stand even offers Doggie Snow Cones! Each week we take a photo of the Dog of The Day sponsored by The Tornado Gallery. Congratulations to Bogey! This fine specimen of an animal is our ‘Dog of the Day!’ Good Dog!!!!! Thank you Mayor Pope for bringing Bogey to the market. If your dog has been DOTD this year or last, stop by Tornado Gallery for your gift!

Visit the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market Saturday, August 4th at 19th and Buddy Holly Ave from 9:00AM to 1:00PM for a taste of downtown Lubbock, and the finest in local produce, meat, dairy, cheese. baked goods and arts. We are a kid friendly, dog friendly, family event in the heart of the Depot District. The market will be held every Saturday morning through October 13th. We hope to see you this Saturday!