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El Paso, Texas has a surprisingly diverse farmers' market scene, with options ranging from large downtown markets to smaller neighborhood growers’ markets and artisan-focused events.
Many run year-round or seasonally through the summer, offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and a strong sense of local community. Here’s a complete guide to the main farmers’ markets in El Paso, including their schedules and what to expect.
And if you ever want more ideas on where to go and what to see in El Paso, stop by our office of apartments to rent or lease in El Paso. Our team at Cantera Apartments in El Paso, Texas has lived in the region for many years and is always happy to share our local advice.
El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
San Jacinto Plaza
This is the city’s flagship market and one of the most popular. Located in the heart of downtown near San Jacinto Plaza, it features local farmers, artists, food vendors, and live entertainment. This market is especially lively in summer, with shaded vendor areas and frequent special events.
Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market
7930 N. Mesa St.
145 E. Sunset
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 261-1500
The Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market is open every Sunday at either their Mesa St. location or in the Substation on Sunset Dr. The market is held at Mesa Plaza the first two Sundays of the month and at The Substation the last two.
Upper Valley Artist and Farmers Market
145 W. Sunset
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 261-1500
Go stroll through where local vendors line The Substation property. The options are endless—you can enjoy an incredible selection of farm fresh products, local artisan items and more! Visitors will come from all over El Paso to indulge in our artist and farmers’ market delicacies!
The Market: Artist and Farmers Market
9700 Gateway N Blvd
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 212-1769
The Market at Camp Cohen is an outdoor artisan market that takes place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Saturday morning from February to September. Regional vendors offer a variety of locally grown fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, handmade art, and food trucks in a family-friendly setting.
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
S. Downtown Mall
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 201-3853
With more than 300 vendors, the city of Las Cruces has created this vital, high-quality farmers market that promotes local farms, producers and artisans. It’s worth the short drive from our apartment community in El Paso. The Market celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2011 and was named “Number One Large Farmers Market in the Nation” in America’s Farmland Trust’s 2011 prestigious nationwide poll.
El Paso Growers Association Market
This is one of the more traditional produce-focused markets in the city, emphasizing locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Here is a complete list of the markets that they oversee throughout the year.
6375 Montana
El Paso, TX 79902
Valley Growers Association II Farmers Market
324 N. Zaragosa
El Paso, TX 79902
411 N. Zaragosa Road
El Paso, TX 79902
816 S. Florence
El Paso, TX 79902
El Paso Growers Association I Farmers Market
9484 Dyer Street
El Paso, TX 79902
A few more tips before you go:
El Paso’s farmers’ markets reflect the city’s cultural diversity and desert environment. Summer markets tend to start early in the morning to beat the heat, with most wrapping up by early afternoon.
If you want the full experience, visit the downtown market for energy and variety, then try a smaller neighborhood or growers’ market for a more local feel.
Between weekly schedules and multiple locations, you can easily find a farmers’ market in El Paso almost any day of the week during the summer.
And after you have gathered up all the goodies, perhaps plan a picnic or summer BBQ by our pool at Cantera apartments in El Paso, Texas!