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Farmers markets in Austin offer more than just produce. Besides farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, these markets offer artisan foods and goods, such as soaps, pickles, jewelry and artwork from local artists as well as activities for children, chef demonstrations and local food vendors. Below are some of the farmers markets in the Austin area.

Barton Creek Farmers Market Barton Creek Square, 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. 512-280-1976 • www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org Hours: Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Open since 1997 What’s available: live music, children’s entertainment, cafe, specialty foods, artisan crafts, fresh lobster from Garbo’s, open year-round

Barton Creek Farmers Market 2 2323 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-280-1976 • www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org Hours: Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Open since 2013 What’s available: live music, children’s entertainment, artisan crafts, Bluebonnet Flea Market, open year-round

Hope Farmers Market Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal St. 512-553-1832 • www.hopefarmersmarket.org Hours: Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Open since 2009 What’s available: live music, artists, artisan foods, educational programming, children’s activities, open year-round

Lone Star Farmers Market Shops at the Galleria, 12611 Shops Parkway, Bee Cave 512-924-7503 • www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com Hours: Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Open since 2010 What’s available: products from growers only, live music, children’s activities such as face painting, open year-round

Pflugerville Pfarmers Market The Green Red Barn at Heritage Park, 901 Old Austin-Hutto Road, Pflugerville • 512-990-6360 www.pflugervilletx.gov/pfarmersmarket Hours: Tue. 3-7 p.m. • Open since 2007 What’s available: artisan foods such as vegan baked goods and relishes, knife sharpening, live music, runs April 28-Dec. 15

SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road, Sunset Valley 512-236-0074 • www.sfcfarmersmarket.org Hours: Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Open since 2010 What’s available: Imagination Playground, cafe seating, live music, open year-round

SFC Farmers’ Market at the Triangle Triangle Park, 4700 W. Guadalupe St. 512-236-0074 • www.sfcfarmersmarket.org Hours: Wed. 3-7 p.m. • Open since 2007 What’s available: cafe seating, live music, open year-round

SFC Farmers’ Market Downtown Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St. 512-236-0074 • www.sfcfarmersmarket.org Hours: Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Open since 2003 What’s available: demonstrations, cafe, picnic areas, food vendors, artisan foods, live music, Imagination Playground, open year-round

Texas Farmers Market at Domain Great lawn at Domain II Plaza, 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza 512-363-5700 • www.texasfarmersmarket.org Hours: Sun. 3-6 p.m. • Opens May 10 What’s available: market will have 30-40 vendors, including some from other TFM locations

Texas Farmers Market at Lakeline Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive 512-363-5700 • www.texasfarmersmarket.org/cedar-park Hours: Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Open since 2010 What’s available: products from growers only, artisan goods and foods, chef demonstrations, live music, open year-round

Texas Farmers Market at Mueller Browning Hangar, 4550 Mueller Blvd. 512-363-5700 • www.texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller Hours: Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Open since 2012 What’s available: products from growers only, chef demonstrations, artisan goods and foods, cafe seating, open year-round

This list is not comprehensive.