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What is the Dallas Farmers Market?
The Dallas Farmers Market is one of the largest public markets of its type in the country, where farmers, producers, and dealers sell their seasonal crops to consumers 362 days a year.
How will I know that what I buy is locally grown?
The DFM has a program designed to identify local Texas farmers. Watch for the  signs, to help you identify the truly local products.
What's for sale?
In four distinct sheds, you will find an unmatched selection of goods. There is a great array of freshly-picked vegetables and fruit, many offered by truly local growers; meat and specialty items; flowers, indoor and outdoor plants, shrubs, trees, garden decorations, and more.
How do I rent space at Farmers Market?
If you are a farmer, rancher, or producer and provide conventional, natural, or organically-grown products call the Farm and Resource Coordinator at 214-670-5880 or email for complete information.
Where is the Farmers Market?
It is located in the southeast corner of the central business district in downtown Dallas, at 1010 South Pearl Expressway, Dallas, TX 75201.
The Dallas Farmers Market is easily accessible:
- From the north U.S. 75 (Central Expressway) head South on U.S. 75 then take exit 284C Downtown Live Oak, make a right on Live Oak, then turn left on Harwood and left on Farmers Road.
- From the south on I-45, head north on I-45 North. Take exit 284A for US-67/US-80/I-30, continue toward Griffin St W and merge onto Griffin St W. Turn right at S Ervay, then right at Cadiz, and then turn right at S Harwood and left at Farmers Road.
- From the North on I-35E, head South on I-35E, then take exit 428A on the left to merge onto I-30 E/US-80 E toward Texarkana, follow I-30 East instructions below.
- From the South on I-35E, head North on I-35E then Take exit 428A for US-67/US-80/I-30 toward Griffin St/Texarkana, follow I-30 East instructions below.
- From (Fort Worth) take I-30 East, exit 45B toward Lamar/Griffin Street, stay on the service road until you reach Harwood, then make a left on Harwood and right on Farmers Road.
- From (Mesquite) take I-30 West, take the Central Expressway exit, exit 46A, on the left. Take the ramp toward South Central Expressway. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto S. Harwood and right onto Farmers Road.
For directions, please view this Google map.
How can I get to the Farmers Market on public transportation?
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides public transportation to the market via the Red Line (St. Paul stop to Harwood Street or Pearl Street stop and head south about one mile) or you can take the Route 35 bus line.
Is there parking available?
Two large lots provide plenty of free parking.
What are the hours of operation?
The Dallas Farmers Market is open for retail sales from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Wholesale "bulk sales" start around midnight and continue to 7:00 a.m., or until goods are sold out. Administrative personnel are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 214-670-5880. The Customer Service Division is available daily from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 214-670-5879. The Market is CLOSED on New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Are there meeting rooms available?
Meeting space, in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Market Resource Center, is flexible for a wide variety of events, offering up to 2,500 square feet, with amenities such as a demonstration kitchen. For information, email or call Liz Scoggin at 214-939-2242.
What else is offered at the Market?
Chef's Cooking classes, sponsored by the American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF), the Dallas Farmers Market Friends, and the Dallas Farmers Market, are held on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:00 a.m.) The demonstration kitchen is upstairs in the Market Resource Center. View the schedule of classes or call 214-653-8088 for more information.
What events are offered by the Farmers Market?
The Farm and Flower Festival in the spring and the Pumpkin Festival in the fall are just two of the special events that unite the local farmer and consumer while providing event-filled days. See the Dallas Farmers Market calendar for a list of events.
What business opportunities are available?
The Farmers Market has openings for eateries serving healthy, fresh food, as well as specialty and prepared food providers. For application information, call 214-670-5880 or email Sol Calinao. Desired categories for specialty and prepared foods providers are as follows:
- Bakeries
- Meats/deli meats
- Goat cheeses
- Smoothies/juices
- Ice cream/gelato
- Coffees/teas/li>
- Soups/salads
- Fresh pasta
- Wine
- Confections
- Nuts
- Fresh herbs
- Fresh tortillas
- Salsas
- Fresh cut or roasted produce
- Ready made picnics
- Dinners for take-out
- Fine chocolates
- Olive oils
- Dressings
- Mustards/condiments/spices
- Kitchen products
- Tablecloths/napkins
- Dishes
- Cookbooks
- Vintage kitchen/table items
- Lunch bags/ boxes
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