SSummer brings an abundance of fresh produce, baked goods, fresh eggs, organic meats and other farm-fresh produce, making this the perfect time to visit The Woodlands Farmers Market. Want to eat locally grown food? These days, there are more options than ever before.
Here are the best farmers markets in The Woodlands:
Woodlands Farmers Market
The market first opened in 2008 and is now open on Saturday mornings. There are over 60 vendors. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, organic freshly brewed coffee, homemade bread and pastries, farm fresh eggs (not just chicken eggs), organic meat and poultry, homemade heat and ready to eat foods (pasta, Indian, Cajun, etc.), beautiful plants and flowers, unique one-of-a-kind jewelry, handmade organic soaps, crafts, clothing, and more.
With food trucks and frequent live music, the Woodlands Farmers Market is the perfect place for a Saturday morning outing. There’s plenty of parking in the car park in the center of the village, and the market is dog-friendly.
Proceeds from The Woodlands Farmers Market are put back into the community through Grogan’s Mill Village Association’s charitable programs, which include college scholarships, support for CISD schools, the Interfaith Food Pantry and more.
The Woodlands Farmers Market is located at 7 Switchbud Place in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center. Summer hours are Saturdays from 9am to noon, but on other Saturdays throughout the year, the Farmers Market is open from 9am to 1pm.
Tamina Farmers Market
Tamina Farmers Market features many local vendors each week, selling produce, microgreens, grass-fed meats, egg farms, baked goods, unique handcrafted items, and more. There are also coffee vendors and a small seating area. A variety of rotating food trucks will also be on hand on select Saturdays.
The Tamina Farmers Market, 32907 Tamina Road near 1488 in Magnolia, will be “sprinkle and shine” every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Conroe’s Main Street Market
Conroe’s Main Street Market is opening in 2021 and will be open most Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, with 25-30 vendors expected to participate each week.
Items offered vary, but typically include pesticide-free Conroe-grown produce, local honey (from hives in Conroe and the surrounding area), pickles, jams, jellies, sourdough bread, baked goods, fresh-squeezed lemonade, coffee, international foods, woodwork, art, clothing, and more.Handcrafted jewelry, essential oils, artisan bath products, interactive kids’ activities and more.
The market is located in the heart of downtown Conroe at 301 North Thompson Street. Main Street Market is open year-round, but is closed two to three Saturdays per year, depending on downtown activity.
Atkinson Farm
Atkinson Farm boasts about 100 acres of fruits and vegetables, many of which are sold in the farm store. Atkinson Farm also carries Cooper Farm’s peaches. This fourth-generation farm typically sells about 60 varieties, including tomatoes, cantaloupes, peppers and zucchini. Other attractions include pick-your-own strawberry patches, blackberries and cut-your-own sunflowers, zinnias and marigolds.
Atkinson beef is available for sale in the refrigerated area of the store, so don’t miss the ribeye.
There are picnic areas, play equipment and real toilets outside, so you can bring your children with you.
Atkinson Farm is typically open March through October at 3217 Spring Cypress Road in Spring, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tice Farms Market
In 1998, Theiss Farm Market opened its second location in The Woodlands. The first is in Stuebner in Spring. The family has been farming locally for 158 years. In addition to produce, they stock homemade products such as jellies, jams, and pickles. Some of the produce they carry is grown on the farm (about 15 varieties of vegetables), but they also supplement with produce from the Houston Farmers Market. Theiss Farms also stocks a wide variety of hanging plant baskets, fruit trees, and potted plants.
Theiss Farms is located at 17045 Stuebner Airline Road and 2008 Rayford Road. The farm is open March through November, with hours of operation Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
