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Official Guide of the Rio Grande Valley
Real Farmers · Real Food FARMER’S MARKETS OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY SOUTH PADRE ISLAND FARMER’S MARKET: Sundays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Year-round at The Shores (north end of Island) just past the Convention Center. Join local farmers, bakers and artisans for an afternoon at the beach! The SPI Farmer's Market features unusual varieties of locally grown fruit and vegetables, Texas honey, olive oil, grass-fed beef, handcrafted soap, delicious food and entertainment.
Farmer’s Market
THE BROWNSVILLE FARMER’S MARKET brings local flavor home year-round from 9 a.m. to 12 (noon) every Saturday morning. Located at Linear Park along 6th Street between Ringgold and Harrison, the Brownsville Farmer’s Market presents a great selection of farm-fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, flowers, raw honey, gulf coast shrimp, baked goods, homemade jams, handcrafted soaps, and so much more. HARLINGEN’S FARMER’S MARKET: Harlingen Farmer’s Market (every Saturday) draws crowds from near and far. Shop the market's just-harvested seasonal vegetables, eggs, meats, seafood, herb plants, dairy products, flowers and beyond! Location: “A” Street between Jackson & Monroe. Open: Saturdays from 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. WESLACO FARMER’S MARKET: provides the opportunity for farmers to sell and consumers to buy produce directly from one another. By doing this, the Market increases the local food supply and production, and hopes to create, expand and enhance the economic strength of farmers in South Texas while contributing to the health and wealth of Valley residents. Located in front of the Visitor & Event Center found at 275 S. Kansas Blvd. - Wednesdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. PHARRMER’S MARKET: The Market is an eco-friendly, educational and festive, family event. Highlights may include: Fresh produce, plants & flowers, herbs, farm fresh meats, candy, honey, cheese, dairy products, and food preparation demonstrations. Located at the Food Bank of the RGV; 724 N. Cage Blvd., Thursdays from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. GROW’N GROWERS: Produces food by organic methods. They carry tropical fruits, including citrus; a large selection of vegetables and herbs, goat milk soap and fresh goat milk kifer (drinkable yogurt), 100% certified grass-fed beef, honey, pecans, and adobe baked bread. Additionally you may find certified organic chocolate and organic coffee, as well as jams and jellies. Open year-round. A fully Organic Farmer’s Market, located at Fireman’s Park in McAllen (1st Street & Business 83) Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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MARKET AT MCALLEN: To get the best tasting dishes you need to start with the best ingredients. These can only be found through local farmers and ranchers where the products are harvested at the peak of freshness. With a “Texas Green” footprint, they provide the best tasting menus possible, and a nice selection of craft items that support local business. Located at: McAllen Public Library (4001 North 23rd Street) Open: Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sources: SPI CVB, Brownsville CVB, Harlingen Downtown Merchants, Weslaco EDC, City of Pharr & McAllen CVB Photos courtesy of Harlingen Downtown Merchants & Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service