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Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market!

The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow.

Interested in becoming a Vendor?  Download the application.

Please the submit the application by email to: ccarey5@att.net or mail to: 1895 Barker Cypress Road #6107 Houston, Texas 77084

To follow up on application, please call 832 878-9806.

 

For more information, visit farmersmarketongrandparkway.com.

Tree Farm Community Event @ Houston Botanic Garden
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

On May 19, 2018, from 8 a.m.-noon, the public is invited to help set up the first of two tree farms at the new Houston Botanic Garden, 8205 N. Bayou Drive. This first public event at the garden is in partnership with Trees for Houston. Eventually, the 2-acre tree farm will consist of a variety of tree species and native trees including pines, oaks, magnolias and sycamores. Parking will be available in the clubhouse lot. Refreshments will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, visit hbg.org.

Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

farmers market.pngThe Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,” a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.  The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at the Grogan’s Mill Center.  The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  If you drive to the market you will find the village center has plenty of parking.  If you choose to walk or ride your bike, it is located just off of the Mill Bend Trail with direct access under Grogan’s Mill Rd.

The Market adheres to high standards requiring that all agricultural and artisan vendors grow or produce the good they sell.  Each of the prepared food vendors is required to use a commercial kitchen when preparing their product.

Profits from our Market are returned to the community through the Grogan’s Mill Village Association’s philanthropic programs. These programs include but are not limited to, college scholarships from, support of CISD schools and Good Citizen Awards.

Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas) and India(Nisha’s), ready to make Beer Bread, Brenham Kitchen hand blended Fruit and Nut mixes, home-made tortilla chips by “Vees Chips”, locally produced honey(Tom’s Honey), organic beverages at the Organic Juice Bar, Organo Gold Coffee, Organic Teas(Tea Solutions), local handmade crafts and artisan soaps, including cutting-boards(Re-leaf), jewelry, organic/naturally grown fruit trees and vegetable transplants, butterfly/hummingbird host and nectar plants, organic gardening supplies from Faith’s Garden Shed “Naturally” or Grace Outdoors and so much more!

For updates, visit Clearlake Shores Farmers Market Facebook’s Page.

Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market @ Grisby Square
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Farmers Market Houston

The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a community gathering place, promote relationships with food producers and artisans, encourage local food production in and surrounding the Houston area, and educate the community about the nutritional health and culinary benefits of consuming locally-grown and seasonal fresh foods and to encourage home cooking and family meals.

The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday 9am – 1pm.

To apply to become a vendor either download the application and guidelines located on the right of this page or email our Market Manager, Ellen Dortenzo, farmersmarket@energycorridor.org.

For more information, visit energycorridor.org.

Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Imperial Farmers MarketThe Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items.  Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready to eat food from booths and popular food trucks while listening to the best local musicians.

For more information, visit imperialfarmersmarket.com.

Tomball Farmers Market
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers.

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For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit.

Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a look at Volunteer At the Market.

For other information, visit tomballfarmersmarket.org.

Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

IMG_20160312_110246 smPlant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer.

If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers.


PLANT IT FORWARD FARMS

@ University of St Thomas
1318 Sul Ross St, Houston TX 77006
Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm 


For more information, visit plant-it-forward.org.

Bayou City Music Series at Buffalo Bayou Park @ The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park
May 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us and jazz up your Saturday night!

The last of the Spring Bayou City Music Series, the May 19th lineup at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park features the full HSPVA Jazz Band; saxophonist Grady Gaines, who has recorded with Little Richard, Sam Cooke and many others; vocalist Trudy Lynn; and the ThunderSOUL Orchestra, a 14-piece orchestra featuring former students of Conrad Johnson from Kashmere High School, which was the subject of a 2011 documentary film.  Blankets for the lawn are encouraged and food trucks will be on site. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. 

May
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Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 20 @ 8:00 am

The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in these programs should contact the nature center. Programs meet at the Nature Center unless otherwise noted. Solid shoes are recommended. Call 281-446-8588 for more information.