Community
BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
Farmers markets
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Houston
East End Farmers Market The East End Farmers Market blends sights, sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in one of Houston’s most historic communities.
• 2600 Navigation Blvd., Houston • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Sunday • www.eastendhouston.com/market
Eleanora’s Market Over 30 vendors sell high-quality produce, cheeses, meats, baked goods, art, textiles and flowers at Eleanora’s Market in the Heights. The market also consistently hosts chef events, and wine and beer events. • 2120 Ella Blvd., Houston • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday • www.eleanorasmarket.com Heights Mercantile Farmers Market Curated by The Informal Grub, this market has over 60 small businesses offering locally grown produce, grass- fed meat, chef created take-home meals and health- conscious pantry staples. • 714 Yale St., Houston • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every second and fourth Sunday of each month • www.theinformalgrub.com Market Square Park Farmers Market This new open-air farmers market spotlights local growers and makers and provides access to seasonally fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. There is also live music and weekly entertainment. • 301 Milam St., Houston
M-K-T Sunset Market The weeknight, family-friendly market puts a spin on the typical farmers market by taking place in the evening. Guests can find live music, face-painting, charcuterie and grab-and-go meals. • 600 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., third Thursday of every month • www.themkt.com/event-details/m-k-t-sunset- market-43 The Houston Farmers Market This 18-acre market is Houston’s largest and oldest farmers market. Visitors can discover fresh produce, spices, exotic fruits, artisanal crafts, restaurants and retailers all at one location in the Greater Northside District.
The Houston Farmers Market is also one of the only markets that is open daily. • 2520 Airline Drive, Houston • 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., open daily • www.thehoustonfarmersmarket.com
Urban Harvest Farmers Market All products at the market come from within 180 miles of Houston. It is also the longest-running market in the city and is the only one operated by a nonprofit. • 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston • 8 a.m.-noon, every Saturday • www.urbanharvest.org/urban-harvest-farmers-market This list is not comprehensive.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m., every Saturday • www.downtownhouston.org/do/ market-square-park-farmers-market
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