Farmer’s Market is open! Stop on by for the freshest locally-grown produce aroud!
We will be open for business Tuesday thru Saturday, from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM until September 28th.
In addition to offering healthy and delicious produce, we will have several “themed” days, featuring an in-season delicacy. These special events will take place as follows (from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM):
June 1st – Blackberry Day
June 15th – Market to Menu
July 6th – Peach Day
July 20th – Black-Eyed Pea Day
July 27th – WATERMELON FEST – from 8:00-1:00
August 10th – Mystery Day
August 31st – Salsa Day
(The Farmers’ Market will be CLOSED Saturday, August 24, for Hotter ‘n’ Hell).
The Farmer’s Market Accepts Senior Vouchers and Chickasaw Vouchers
Master Gardener Lecture Series
“Give a man a peach, he eats for a day. Teach him to grow his own peaches …” In addition to having some of the best local produce around, the Farmer’s Market has teamed up with the Wichita County Master Gardeners to provide you with several educational programs so that you can learn the ins and outs of gardening. Once a month, a Master Gardener will spend a couple of hours discussing a different topic to help you get the most out of your garden.
May 25
Compost – Black Gold for the Garden
- How to make compost in your own backyard
June 8
Good Bugs – Bad Bugs
- Bug identification – which ones are beneficial and which ones are pests?
- Plants that can help attract butterflies to your garden
July 13
Drip Irrigation – The Efficient Way to Water
- Installing drip irrigation in your garden
- Using mulch to help conserve water
August 10
Firewise – Protect You and Your Property from Wildfires
- Effective planting methods that increase wildfire protection
- Additional methods that help keep your property safe from wildfire danger
September 14
Herbs – Nature’s Wonder Plants
- Growing and using herbs for many uses
Jetton Farms Morath Orchard Tucker’s Farms Young’s Farm Young’s Orchard
www.charliethornberryfarmers.com
An old staple in downtown Wichita Falls, the Farmers’ Market received a much-need renovation when the DWFD took it over in 2012. DWFD gave the Farmers’ Market a new life by not only upgrading the aged electrical and plumbing, but by also investing in its “curb appeal” by enhancing the landscape. The 2012 Farmers’ Market Season proved to be a record-breaking year – by bringing over 15,000 people downtown, the farmers experienced terrific sales success. While great strides have been made, this is only a small step on the long path to revitalization.
If you would like to become a vendor at the Farmers’ Market, we charge only a nominal daily fee. Please contact the DWFD office for more information.