HILL COUNTRY MARKET DAYS, TRADE DAYS
& FARMER'S MARKETS
The Hill Country
has many popular market days, flea markets, trade days and farmers markets in various towns. Saturdays, and some Fridays and Sundays are the popular days. The products are varied, from produce, to antiques, art, collectibles, crafts, and garage-sale type items.
Be sure to check out the detailed profile page in this Portal site for each town to see their event calendar and more detail on fun things to do in the area.
Best to check their web site or call them to get the latest details and changes.
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BANDERA MARKET DAYS: Held on Main Street in downtown Bandera on the Courthouse lawn on the first Saturday of each month beginning in April and ending in December. Features individual artists and craftsmen presenting original works and farmers selling produce, canned goods and baked goods. Non-profit organizations also sell baked goods or items to raise money for their organization. Only a limited number of resale items of the highest quality are accepted. The show is juried to maintain both quality and variety. www.banderabusinessassociation.com. Contact Genie Strickland, Market Days Coordinator, at 830-796-4447 or e-mail GenieStrickland@78003.com.
OLD BANDERA DOWNS TRADE DAYS: Located at location of former Bandera Downs Race Track. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday through Sunday. Booth Spaces available. Call 817-832-9936.
BANDERA FARMERS MARKET: 830-796-3447; 3456 Hwy 16 South, Bandera, TX. www.banderafitness.com. Hosted at Comprehensive Physical Therapy and Bandera Fitness. For interested growers who wish to sell locally grown plants or produce. The 1st Saturday during June, July, and August, from 8a-1p.
BLANCO MARKET DAYS: 830-833-2211. Arts, crafts, antiques, food, and much more. 3rd Sat @ Old Blanco Courthouse square on Hwy 281 in Blanco, April-Nov plus special December Holidays event. 9a-4p. Email: oldblanco@moment.net. www.historicblanco.org.
BLANCO RIVERSIDE MARKET DAYS: 830-385-6100; At Hwy 1623 W, 1.25 mi W from Blanco. 2nd weekend every month, Fri & Sat, 9a-5p, Sun 9a-3p. Auction Sat at 10a, live music 12p-4p. Antiques, collectables, food, shabby chic, and more.
BOERNE MARKET DAYS: 2nd weekend of April. 10a-5p @ Main Plaza. Contact: David Querbach, 210-844-8193. www.mainstreetboerne.com.
CANYON LAKE MARKET AT THE LAKE: 830-935-2735; 2nd weekend of month, 9a-4p. On north shore of lake, at Bunkhaus Lodging & RV Park. www.marketatthelake.com.
CANYON LAKE MARKET DAYS: Arts, crafts, bargains, attic treasures, antiques, books, home cook'n & more! Sat April & Oct, 9a-4p. 830-964-3003. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org. Location: CRRC Recreation Center, off South Access Road, just below Canyon Dam. Free parking, free admission, family entertainment.. Texas hospitality, Hill Country, River, Lake & Market Day. Vendors wanted, $25 Outdoor space.
COMFORT AREA FARMER'S MARKET: May through August. Fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams, home preserves, herbs & flowers! Located in the Comfort Park on HWY 27. Saturdays from 8a to 1p or until sold out. Doris Wallace, 830-995-3368 or Jay Zapata, jzap@hctc.net; Web: www.comfort-texas.com/shopping1.htm
DRIPPING SPRINGS FARMER'S MARKET: At the triangle, at the intersection of HWY 290 and RR 12. Enter off of RR 12 for parking in the gravel lot. 1st & 3rd Saturday. 9a-12p. Rain or shine June through the end of October; 9a - 11a. http://dsfarmersmarket.yolasite.com
FREDERICKSBURG FARMERS MARKET: At Kinderhalle on Marktplatz. www.fbgfarmersmarket.com
FREDERICKSBURG TRADE DAYS: 830-990-4900; 210-846-4094; 11382 E. US Hwy 290, POB 341, Stonewall, TX 78671. Rhonda Painter. Weekend of 3rd Sat Every Month. Acres of vendors. Biergrten, love music. Fri-Sat 9a-6p. Sun 9a-4p. $3 Parking for 3 days. Web: www.fbgtradedays.com. Email: fbg@moment.net
(OLD) GRUENE MARKET DAYS: 830-832-1721. Live entertainment; 100 artisans, specialty shopping and unique dining in Gruene's turn-of-the-century historic district. From I-35, Exit 191, go W 1.5 miles, turn L on Hunter Road. 10a-5p. www.gruenemarketdays.com. April, 10a-5p.
KERR COUNTY MARKET DAYS: 830-792-4655. A non-profit organization of growers, artists, craftspeople, and food producers operating a pet-friendly and child-friendly open air market on the grounds of the beautiful Kerr County Courthouse Square in Kerrville. Located at the intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 27 in Kerrville. www.kerrmarketdays.org; Sat from 9a-4p, rain or shine, wind or hail.
KYLE MARKET DAYS & FARMERS MARKET: Chamber: 512-268-4220; 1st Sat, 9a-2p, Apr-Nov, at historic City Square Park, downtown. Shaddy trees and pavilion. Live local music while you shop. Artists, craftsmen, farmers booths. Profile
LLANO TRADERS RENDEZVOUS: Sat 9a-5p on the Historic Courthouse Square. Contact Tony Griffith at the Llano Chamber: 325-247-5354 or send email to Llanoad@hotmail.com. www.llanochamber.com/traders.html
LEON VALLEY TRADE & MARKET DAYS: 2nd Sat April-December. 9:30a-5p @ Leon Valley Community & Conference Centers and grounds @ 6427 Evers Rd. 210-521-2007. Free admission, free parking.
www.leonvalleytradeandmarketdays.com, Email:
e.dominguez@leonvalleytexas.gov
SAN SABA PECAN CAPITAL TRADE DAYS: 1st Sat, 8a-2p, usually at the Courthouse Square. Mar-Oct. 325-372-8291. www.sansabatexas.com/tradeday.htm
SISTERDALE TRADE DAYS: Last weekend each month, March-Nov. Artisans, hand-made items, furniture, plants, jewelry, food and more. 830-324-6774.
WIMBERLEY LIONS MARKET DAYS: RR 2325 at Lions Field. 512-847-2201. 470 booths. Antiques, arts, crafts, plants, jewelry, toys, collectibles, clothing, furniture, tools & more. Convenient parking & concession stands operated by Wimberley Lions Club. 1st Sat, Mar-Dec. lions@visitwimberley.com, www.shopmarketdays.com.
NEARBY MARKET DAYS
CASTROVILLE MARKET TRAIL DAYS: 9a-4p. Houston Square, across from St. Louis Catholic Church at 610 Madrid Street.830-741-2313. www.castroville.com
UVALDE MARKET DAYS: 9a-5p. Memorial Park, 337 E Main Street. Free. 210-844-8193. www.marketdaysmgmt.com