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Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) is a national organization that supports independent family farmers and protects a healthy and productive food supply for American consumers. FARFA promotes common sense policies for local, diversified agricultural systems.
There are 2 Barton Creek Farmers Markets
Saturdays at Barton Creek Square Mall
Hours of operation are
9-1 Saturdays
Sundays on S. Lamar & Bluebonnet 2323 S Lamar Hours of operation are 11-3 Sundays Both Markets are open rain or shine! |
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Tasty Tunes
Saturday at Barton Creek Mall:
The Better Halves will be hosting the music from 9 to 1. Jimmy Joe kicks things off with some improvised instrumentals, children's songs, and humorous original tunes about everything from cars to vegetables to grandpa's yarns. Chrissie will join him at 10:30, and together they are the fun, upbeat duo, The Better Halves. Lynette Perkins, accomplished reggae/pop/folk guitarist and vocalist, be the 11:11 guest. The Better Halves will finish out the music for the last hour.
Sunday at S. Lamar and Bluebonnet:
The food trailers are providing the music this week...
Visit the Music at Barton Creek Farmers Market facebook page to see who's playing, view pictures, or post your own pictures of your favorite farmers market artist!
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Dear Farmers Market Friends,
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We are looking forward to seeing you all at the markets!
Barton Creek Farmers Market brings food, arts and people together!
Beautiful Brussel sprouts from Lone Star Organic Nursery!
Celtic Seafare's fantastic artisan smoked salmon specials this week:
Traditional cold smoke and Gravlax style cured with Dill and black peppercorns.
Smoke salmon candy - regular and habanero.
Salmon bacon - regular and peppered.
Hot smoke flavors are lemon pepper, Asian plum and black sesame seeds, Wildflower honey, Natural oak roasted, and plum and chipotle.
Just Arrived are fresh Irish smoked oysters and queen scallops
Don't miss out on CKC Farm's delicious goat cheeses and
Swede Farm's goat milk and cheeses!
Order your very own chicken coop from All Kooped Up!
Tomatilla Heaven is back with their great salsa.
Invenio Bakery has extremely tasty and gluen free breads and chocolate chip cookies in the tradition of tollhouse cookies!
Winfield Farms has a delicious variety of homemade soups!
We now have two vendors offering their family's naturally produced maple syrup - Violet Mae Gardens and Aldridge Urban Farm.
Austin Gelato brings great gelato made with non GMO low temp paturized, non homogenized milk!
Oh Kimchi and Full Quiver Farms both offer delicious probiotic rich foods, from kim chi to sauerkraut to yoghurt.
Flying Pig is a new market favorite offering fantastic bacon, ham, turkey and beef all from grass fed animals.
We have hot apple cider and spicy hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows from Fete Accompli!
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NEWS
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South Star of Texas is bringing sustainably raised strawberries from Alvin, Texas!
Welcome to Meridian Hive Meadery - bringing their local artisan honey wine that is nectar of the gods!
Brand of Silk is introducing her own line of silk scarves!
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SPECIALS
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Every week, we have delicious, healthful grass-fed meats, free ranging eggs, low temperature pasteurized, non-homogenized milk (coming soon), organic local produce, specialty prepared foods made from local ingredients, talented artisans and much more.
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS |
We host a variety of children's activities at each market. These are our regulars.
- Tiny Tails to You Petting Zoo - third Saturday at the mall from 10:30 to 12.
- Face painting and Balloon Art by Casey.
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DAIRY, EGGS & MEAT PRODUCTS
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Full Quiver Farms -
- Cheeses (try their fresh mozarella!)
- Low-temperature, non-homogenized milk.
- Yoghurt, drinkable yoghurts,
- Sausages, pork, beef.
- Probiotic vegetables.
Richardson Farms -
Rocking B Ranch -
- Beef, goat and rabbit
- Incredibly lean ground beef
- Dog bones usually
High Country Bison -
- Excellent grass-fed ground bison
- Hot dogs
- NY Strips, rib eyes and sirloins - with recipes
Vital Farms - organic fresh eggs from pasture-raised chickens!
CKC Farms - goat cheeses.
Twin County Dorpers - fantastic lamb. Smith and Smith - Fresh eggs, pastured fresh whole chickens and lamb. Wright's Longhorn Beef - beef from Longhorn Cattle! |
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VEGGIES, FRUITS & NUTS
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Caeda Farm - Hydroponic tomatoes in winter,seasonal veggies and fruits including blackberries, figs, herbs, flowers.
Hillside Farms - local veggies and fruits.
Sandy Creek Farm - pecans, persimmons, onions, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes.
Comanche Oaks Farm - seasonal veggies, fruits, eggs, pecans.
Kitchen Pride - really delicious mushrooms - crimini, portabella, oyster, etc.
Braune Farm - seasonal veggies, flavorful celery great for cooking. (out this week)
Buddha's Brew - great kombucha in a variety of flavors from local fruits (usually organic).
Orange Blossom Farm - delicious citrus - seasonal.
Love Creek, Top of Texas and Rocky Hill apple orchards - Peaches, apples and fresh cider - seasonal!
Blue Fork Farm - sweet potatoes, squashes, sugar snap peas - seasonal.
Georgetown Pecans - seasonal pecans!
Star Farmers Market - seasonal fruits and veggies of all kinds and home made jams and jellies.
Fruitful Hill - lovely seasonal veggies and fruits (strawberries, melons,sweet corn,etc) and eggs.
Antonio Celantano Olive Oil - very high quality oil at a great price. 100% extra virgin bottled at the estate.
Yummy Farm - seasonal veggies, flowers, transplants - seasonal.
Markley Family Farm seasonal veggies and strawberries!
Winfield Farm - incredible sprouts that last beautifully for up to 3 weeks in fridge - they keep growing. Seasonal produce and canned items - jams, jellies, etc.
Texas Olive Ranch olive oil - 100% olive oil and vinegars in great flavors!
Lily Pad Farm - fresh tilapia, beautiful basil and lettuces.
Johnson's Backyard Garden - huge array of organic seasonal veggies of all kind including citrus when available.
Two Happy Children Farm - seasonal veggies including artichokes in season.
Bella Verdi Farms - microgreens, culinary herbs and specialty greens.
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| SEAFOOD |
Garbo's Lobster - fresh Maine lobster flown in for delicious Lobster Rolls on fresh baked rolls - Heido Garbo even makes her own mayo with olive oil!
K&S Seafood -
Fresh gulf seafood!!!
- Jumbo and medium shrimp
- Lump crab meat, soft shell crab, stone crab claws Filets of snapper, salmon and flounder
- Whole fish - flounder, pompano, red snapper and black drum
- Varies weekly according to supply
Celtic Seafare - home smoked salmon sustainably farmed in British Columbia and a delicious variety of dishes.
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FOOD ARTISANS & PREPARED FOODS
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Mediterranean Chef - unparallelled humus, tabuleh, stuffed grape leaves and babaganu!
Totally Nuts Bakery - a specialty bakery offering gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free artisan breads, cookies and cakes.
Nile Valley Teas - hibiscus, mango, lemonade, green and black teas.
ChocoSutra -.exceptionally high quality hand crafted truffles.
Live Free Gluten Free - very popular gluten free breads, cookies, muffins, etc.
Pogue Mahone Pickles - simply the best pickles! Good Food Award winner 2013.
Brenham Farms - handroasted nuts and dried fruit - all natural.
Tomatillo Heaven - better than great salsa with all fresh, raw ingredients. Each jar contains at least one whole avocado!
Totally Nutz - excellent gluten free baked goods.
New Bread Rising - small batch artisan bread - Reggiano Garlic, Fig Anise, Sour Dough, Rosemary, incredible cinnamon rolls, and more.
Celtic Seafare - artisan smoked salmon sustainably farmed in British Columbia or Nova Scotia and a delicious variety of dishes.
Hill Country Cupcakes - delicious cupcakes with organic ingredients.
Taco Deli - ever popular breakfast tacos - great variety.Royal Indian Food - delicious array of Indian foods, including Mango Lassi!
Gardener's Feast - delicious tamales and sauces.
Moore Cookies - fantastic gluten free cookies (not made in gluten free kitchen).
Fete Accompli - delicious specialty drinks - award-winning basil lime refresco among others. Award-winning hot chocolate with hand made marshmallows in a variety of flavors.
Dad's Granola - great granola in Original, Agave Almond, Pecan and Cashew, plus Austin Manna.
Healthy Hound - amazing homemade dog food and treats.
Invenio Bakery - delicious gluten-free baked goods.
Gourmet Texas Pasta - great pasta in many flavors.
Delightful Me Bakery - variety of cakes, cupcakes, cookies - extremely good.
Austin Pesto Co. - three great flavors including jalapeno, regular and Thai vegan pesto! and seasonal vegies.
Drippin' Sauce - great home made sauce, sort of like ketchup but better.
2BBQ'd - BBQ sauce!
Jams and other canned goodies from Star Farmers Market, Winfield Farms and Hill Country Homestyle Canning.
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LOCAL HONEY
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Goodflow Honey - Local raw honey in Austin for over 20 years.
Comanche Oaks Farm - Clover Honey from Fayette County.
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ARTISANS & CRAFTSMEN
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M Squared Jewelry - trendy, darling jewelry.
Javalina Books - mysteries by Denny bolton - fun filled Austin bassed books.
Chaos Card Co. - cool gear to keep you warm!
Dan's Woodworking - lovely birdfeeders made by Dan.
Wild Things - nature-themed jewelry.
Artisan Element - yard art and headbands - check them out for a treat!
The Cottage Pottery - lovely, high quality handmade pottery - hummingbirds, bluebonnets, bees, koi, etc.
Lara Gale - Snarky Cards.
Artesano - glass hanging art.
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BATH & SPA |
Hemp360 - organic lip balms, lotions, sun block, bug repellent, himalayan salt mud mask and salt scrub, etc.
Silver Botanical - awesome natural deodorant, mouthwash, etc.
Green Living with Essential Oils - essential oils and flavored waters - a healing art.
Fleegal Farms - soaps, etc.
Texas Lavender - fresh lavender, lotion, soap, natural hand sanitizer, gift samplers.
Old Factory Soap Company - cutting boards, organic soaps and perfumes. |
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GARDEN SUPPLIES
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Natural Gardener - excellent soil additives from Austin's foremost organic gardening expert, John Dromgoole - featuring Ladybug Brand natural soil supplements.
Lone Star Nursery - certified organic nursery - large variety of starts.
Rasmeys Gardens - native plants of all kinds, often including Meyer lemon plants that grow beautiful lemons!
Microbial Earth - Soil testing kits, excellent soil additives and composting systems.
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...AND ALL THE REST
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Green Living with Essential Oils - oils, sprays, etc.
Meridian Hive Meadery - honey wine fit for the gods!
All Kooped Up - very well made chicken coops to order.
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| SPONSORS |
AustinEcoNetwork.com is the HUB of Austin's Green Scene and the home of the EcoCalendar, the most comprehensive list of green events in town. Go to their website and receive the Austin EcoNews delivered to your inbox free, twice weekly.
Texas Office Products and Supplies, better known as TOPS, has generously given us awesome new chairs for our music court. They have everything from high end used furniture to paper and pencils, much at greatly discounted prices. Their south location is at 1300 E. 5th Street.
Healthy Smiles for Life Dental Clinic sponsors our market. Some dental practices lead to infections in the mouth and ultimately serious health issues. If you are interested in the highest quality dentistry available or you have root canals and any problem areas associated with them, please call this clinic at (888) 690-3646.
Aztec Organic Pest Service, Austin's original environmentally minded pest service - since 1982.
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Your friends at the Barton Creek Farmers Market
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