Alana EdginLubbock Avalanche-Journal
'Tis the season for some of the freshest local produce available in and around Lubbock.
Here's where people can find locally-grown fruits, vegetables and meat in stores, markets, a subscription box and even two pick-your-own community gardens.
Farmers markets in, around Lubbock
Idalou Farmers' Market
What to expect: This farmers' market will have local baked goods, snacks and a variety of vendors.
When: The 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., through August.
Where: 103 W. 1st St.
Idalou Harvest Company Market
What to expect:The Idalou Harvest Company Market takes place on a 55-acre orchard and vineyard about 4 miles east of Idalou. People can tour the space while listening to music and shopping for fresh vegetables and fruit.
When:This market kicked off its season on June 1, and will continue every Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through October.
Where:12206 East Highway 62 in Idalou.
Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market
What to expect:Lubbock's longest-running market is celebrating its 16th year. People will find locally-grown or made wares, as this market prides itself on local-only vendors. People can find produce, locally-raised meats, sauces, jams, canned goods, baked goods and artisan crafts. Some of the local farm vendors include E3 Farms, Block 20 Produce and Frontier Market.
When:9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday, starting May 27 and going through Oct. 14.
Where:Behind the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts at 511 Ave. K.
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Mo's Market in the Depot District
What to expect: This is a newer market, and offers food trucks, craft vendors and some food.
When: This is a monthly market. This season's dates are: June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.
Where: 1712 Buddy Holly Ave.
Prairie Blossom Marketplace
What: This marketplace may be off the beaten path, but it is worth the trip. People can shop art, baked goods, snacks, bath bombs and produce. One of the local farms that can be found there is R&R Farms, which sells beef, seasonal produce and canned/jarred goods.
When: The first and third weekend from March through December. Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays are 1-4 p.m.
Where: 13105 Farm-to-Market 179 in Wolfforth.
Wolfforth Farmers Market
What to expect:One of the largest markets in the area, Wolfforth's market is every Saturday, all year long. People can find baked goods, food and artisan crafts. It also has a selection of food trucks, and generally has something new every weekend. There are some resellers, so make sure to ask where their produce is from.
When:10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday, all year long.
Where:8924 County Road 7100 in Wolfforth.
Stores that carry fresh produce straight from the farm
Faith2Farm
What: Formerly based in Idalou, Faith2Farm opened in the former Sunburst Market in 2023. People can find items year round, including eggs, black-eyed peas, lettuce and tomatoes.
Where: 1511 E. County Road 7140.
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Frontier Market
What: People up for a short road trip should check out The Frontier Market, which opened in 2022. Layton and Jessi Schur own Schur Farm and Cattle, the Schur family's generations-old farm near Plainview. Their market includes produce and meat from ranches and farms up to 60 miles away, including their own farm's products.
Where: 518 Ash St. in Plainview.
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Idalou Harvest Co. / Juicy Lucy's Veggies
What: The Idalou Harvest Company Market sits on a 55-acre orchard and vineyard about 4 miles east of Idalou. People can also find wine, crafts and other locally made or grown items.
Where: 12206 East Highway 62 in Idalou.
Urban Market
What: This market sells microgreens grown through hydroponics.
Where: 4637 50th St.
Subscription boxes, pick your own produce near Lubbock
Heart of Lubbock Community Garden
What: This community garden is open to all for people to plant, pick, or make art. On June 1, garden officials stated that vandalism had destroyed what could have been harvested. A call for volunteers was issued on June 5 for people to help rebuild. People can learn more about the garden, and how to help, through the garden's Facebook page.
Where: 2324 21st St.
LBK Grown
What: LBK Grown is a seasonal subscription box with all-local produce from several nearby farms, including R&R, Juicy Lucy's, E3 and Peikert Farms. While the summer subscription is sold out, custom orders with a $40 minimum can be placed. Jessica Tullar Caroom, executive director of Growing Texas, encourages people to make an account on the site, lbkgrown.localfoodmarketplace.com , so they can be alerted when the next boxes are available.
Other producers are also welcome to join LBK Grown, as Caroom hopes to grow the group and help more producers. Potential groups can reach out through the website.
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Roots Booker T. Washington Community Garden
What: This community garden is operated by the Roots Historical Arts Council. People can pick their own produce and help plant new produce every weekend. People can learn more about the garden and the nonprofit at lbkrootshistoricalartscouncil.com.
Where: 2109 Cedar Ave.
