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Athens, Tx Farmers Market

Farmers market in Athens, Texas

SNAP / EBT acceptedOrganic growing practicesOutdoor marketCards accepted

Visiting Athens, Tx Farmers Market

Address
110 West Tyler Street, Athens, TX
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Hours
  • Saturday: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM In July- October, 9-12:00
  • Friday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM At The Cain Canter- Athens, Tx
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM At The Cain Canter- Athens, Tx
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM 1st and 3rd Saturdays!

Markets are seasonal — always confirm before a long drive.

Seasons
05/03/2025 to 10/25/2025 · 11/28/2025 to 11/29/2025 · 01/03/2026 to 04/25/2026
From the market
This is our main season— open May-Oct. In July we close at noon. This goes through Oct. Our Holiday Market is an exceptional event to engage with our market and vendors. 2025 will be our 8th season. Our off-season markets are away for the community to stay engaged with our local farmers and artisans. We meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
Vendors
40 reported by the market
Finding it
In the heart of downtown Athens— west side of the square.
Set-up
Closed-off public street
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Paying at this market

SNAP / EBT is accepted. The market accepts EBT at a central location

Nutrition programs

  • Accept EBT at a central location

Payment accepted

  • Barter
  • Volunteer Work
  • Cash
  • Commerical Checks/Accounts
  • Debit card/Credit card

Payment and benefit details come from the market's own USDA listing and can change season to season.

How the food here is grown

Growing practices reported by vendors at Athens, Tx Farmers Market:

  • Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic
  • No antibiotics
  • Non-GMO
  • No hormones
  • No pesticides
  • Grass Fed
  • Pasture-raised/free-range animals
  • Humane treatment of animals
  • Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.
  • Kosher

"Organic (USDA Certified)" means at least one vendor holds certification — it does not certify the market itself.

What's sold at Athens, Tx Farmers Market

Product categories the market reported to the USDA across its 40 vendors. Individual stalls vary week to week with what is in season.

  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Baked goods
  • Bedding plants
  • Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
  • Coffee/tea
  • Crafts/woodworking items
  • Cut flowers
  • Eggs
  • Fresh/dried herbs
  • Honey
  • Mushrooms
  • Pet food
  • Poultry/fowl meat and products
  • Prepared foods
  • Red/other non-poultry meat and products
  • Soap/body care products
  • Wild harvested forest products

About this market

The Athens, TX Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 9a to 1p (closing at 12 p.m. during the summer) at 110 W. Tyler St. in historic downtown Athens, is a vibrant, community-rooted marketplace showcasing the best of East Texas. Established in 2012, the market features local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and artisans who offer fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, handmade foods, and unique goods—all grown or made within the region. With a strong focus on seasonal quality and local sourcing, the market invites visitors to shop with purpose, connect with producers, and experience the charm and flavor of Athens firsthand. Established in 2012 and stewarded by local organizer DJ Warren, this local sourced market brings together more than 50 vendors offering locally grown produce, pasture-raised meats, fresh-baked goods, artisan crafts, flowers, and hand‑made foods—all sourced directly from small family farms and local artisans. It’s our commitment to our community, 14 years strong!

Questions about Athens, Tx Farmers Market

Where is Athens, Tx Farmers Market?
Athens, Tx Farmers Market is at 110 West Tyler Street, Athens, TX. In the heart of downtown Athens— west side of the square.
Does Athens, Tx Farmers Market accept SNAP or EBT?
Yes. The USDA listing for Athens, Tx Farmers Market records SNAP/EBT acceptance — accept ebt at a central location. Confirm with the market before you shop, as programs change between seasons.
When is Athens, Tx Farmers Market open?
Saturday: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM In July- October, 9-12:00; Friday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM At The Cain Canter- Athens, Tx; Saturday: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM At The Cain Canter- Athens, Tx; Saturday: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM 1st and 3rd Saturdays!. The market runs 05/03/2025 to 10/25/2025 and 11/28/2025 to 11/29/2025 and 01/03/2026 to 04/25/2026. Farmers markets are seasonal, so check before travelling.
What can you buy at Athens, Tx Farmers Market?
Athens, Tx Farmers Market reports 18 product categories to the USDA: Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Bedding plants, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Coffee/tea, Crafts/woodworking items, Cut flowers, Eggs, Fresh/dried herbs, Honey, Mushrooms, Pet food, Poultry/fowl meat and products, Prepared foods, Red/other non-poultry meat and products, Soap/body care products, Wild harvested forest products. It lists 40 vendors.
Does Athens, Tx Farmers Market have organic produce?
Vendors at Athens, Tx Farmers Market report: Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., Kosher. Certification applies to individual vendors, not to the market as a whole.

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Farmers Market Atlas lists Athens, Tx Farmers Market from the market's own entry in the public USDA directory. We are not affiliated with the market. Details change — confirm hours and payment options with the market itself.