Athens, Tx Farmers Market

Athens, Tx Farmers Market is a farmers market in Athens, TX, open on Fridays and Saturdays (May to October). It sets up in a closed-off public street.

May to October	Saturday
November	Friday Saturday
January to April	Saturday
Address	110 West Tyler Street, Athens, TX 75751 In the heart of downtown Athens— west side of the square. Directions
Vendors	About 40
Food assistance	SNAP
Payment	Barter, Volunteer Work, Cash, Commerical Checks/Accounts, Debit card/Credit card
Online	Facebook page

Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated August 2025. Times can change between seasons. The market's own website or Facebook page has the current schedule. If the market closed or moved, tell us through the suggestion form.

What vendors sell

Fresh fruits
Fresh vegetables
Baked goods
Bedding plants
Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
Coffee/tea
Crafts/woodworking items
Cut flowers
Eggs
Fresh/dried herbs
Honey
Mushrooms
Pet food
Poultry/fowl meat and products
Prepared foods
Red/other non-poultry meat and products
Soap/body care products
Wild harvested forest products
Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
Nuts
Nursery stock (trees)

Growing methods listed: Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., Kosher.

About the market

The Athens, TX Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 9a to 1p (closing at 12 p.m. during the summer) at 110 W. Tyler St. in historic downtown Athens, is a vibrant, community-rooted marketplace showcasing the best of East Texas. Established in 2012, the market features local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and artisans who offer fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, handmade foods, and unique goods—all grown or made within the region. With a strong focus on seasonal quality and local sourcing, the market invites visitors to shop with purpose, connect with producers, and experience the charm and flavor of Athens firsthand. Established in 2012 and stewarded by local organizer DJ Warren, this local sourced market brings together more than 50 vendors offering locally grown produce, pasture-raised meats, fresh-baked goods, artisan crafts, flowers, and hand‑made foods—all sourced directly from small family farms and local artisans. It’s our commitment to our community, 14 years strong!

Description from the market's USDA directory listing.

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Pick your own near Athens

Farms nearby where you pick your own fruit, flowers or pumpkins:

Echo Springs Blueberry Farm Brownsboro, TX · 15 mi · Blueberries, Blackberries
Blueberry Hill Farms Brownsboro, TX · 18 mi · Blueberries, Blackberries
Lake Creek Blueberry Farm Palestine, TX · 24 mi · Blueberries
Tyler Berry Farm Tyler, TX · 29 mi · Blueberries, Strawberries, Sunflowers
Barron's Blueberries Lindale, TX · 34 mi · Blueberries

Frequently asked questions

When is Athens, Tx Farmers Market open?

May to October: Saturday. November: Friday, Saturday. January to April: Saturday. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update August 2025).

Does Athens, Tx Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?

Yes, the market lists SNAP. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.

What can you buy at Athens, Tx Farmers Market?

Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, crafts/woodworking items and cut flowers and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.

Is there a U-pick farm near Athens, Tx Farmers Market?

The closest farm we list is Echo Springs Blueberry Farm in Brownsboro, about 15 miles away, with blueberries and blackberries.