September 8th 2018 Farmers Market

The fifteenth Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market for the 2018 season will be held this Saturday morning September 8th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 19th & Buddy Holly.

The September 1st market was a lot of fun and well attended. There were over 55 vendors at this market. Due to a stage set up on the North end of Buddy Holly Avenue, we divided our vendors into two spaces our regular street presence on Buddy Holly Avenue and the large parking lot on 19th and Texas Ave. Our guests could  pass through the Tornado Gallery’s garden to visit both sets of vendors. This set up worked real well and will be used again on October 13th when our neighbor, the Blue Light Live has their next street event. We may also use this location for some off-season markets in the future.

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, Zuke’s Farm, Vonnie’s Veggies, Revolution Farms, Sunburst Farms, Wild Bill’s Veggies Rose Farms 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, Peaches, Apples, Black-Eyed Peas, 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 fresh peaches and black-eyed peas at this market.  The Orchard had a larger variety of apples 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
our food truck court. There were also plenty of cold and hot beverage choices from The Stand, The Coffee Can, and Golden Stripe Coffee. And don’t Forget all of the fresh baked goods and sweets from vendors such as Amor Cocoa, Percy’s Bakery, 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 atmosphere 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. Congrats to Daisy. This sweet girl was the September 1st Tornado Gallery ‘Dog of the Day!’ She’s looking mighty dapper with her bow tie. Way to go Daisy…she’s a good girl! If your dog has been DOTD this year or last, stop by Tornado Gallery for your gift!

Visit the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market Saturday, September 8th 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!