Hill Country markets – could there be a more delightful excuse to venture into the region’s smaller communities? Learn more!
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Reminder: We do our best to ensure accuracy in our list of Texas Hill Country markets, but changes and cancellations occur. It never hurts to check again with the hosts and the weather service.
Farmers Markets
The region’s largest, grandest farmers market, Pearl Weekend Market in San Antonio, is open Saturdays (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Sundays (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For additional certified farmers markets listed by city, see the GoTexan.com website.
First Weekend of the Month
Wimberley: Wimberley Market Days are sponsored by the local Lions Club and runs the first Saturday of each month from March to December only. (Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. except during the 3 summer months when the close at 3 p.m.) Free.
Second Weekend of the Month
Boerne: An abundance of vendors and shoppers alike flock to Boerne Market Days (Second Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on the city’s pretty Main Plaza. You’ll find a little bit of everything here, from potted plants to clothing to repurposed vintage goods. After you’re done with the market, take a stroll along the Hill Country Mile, where you’ll find some of our favorite shopping in the area! Free.
Spicewood: Bee Creek Maker’s Market is a maker’s market held on the second weekend of the month, with most vendors present on Saturday. (Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Free.
Third Weekend of the Month
Blanco: Held on the town square–and in the shadow of one of the loveliest court houses around, Blanco Market Day kicks off every third Saturday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Free.
Fredericksburg: The biggest and most venerable of the area’s monthly markets, Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms is open every third weekend (Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). $5 per car. Learn more.
Gruene: Old Gruene Market Days are held in the Gruene Historic District on the third full week of the month, February through November. In December, the market is held on the first weekend. (Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Free.
Fourth Weekend of the Month
Johnson City: Visitors to LBJ’s hometown should find Johnson City Market Days ready for business in City Park on the fourth Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Free.
Lampasas: As the month draws to a close the good folks of Lampasas Trade Days throw open their doors to both casual browsers and serious shoppers on the very last Saturday and Sunday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Note: We’ve heard that in months with a fifth weekend, this market moves from the fourth to the fifth weekend so as to always be on the last weekend.) Free.
