As part of a larger effort to make Fair Park an everyday destination, the City of Dallas and Good Local Markets are teaming up to bring a new weekly farmers market to Fair Park.
A National Historic Landmark as of 1986, Fair Park is one of the most recognizable Dallas institutions. Perhaps most notably, the sprawling 277-acre space is the home of the Texas State Fair.
Over the course of the year, its numerous performance venues, stadiums, and museums make it a central cultural hub, hosing any number of large-scale events ranging from high-profile touring acts, massive expos and invitationals, seasonal festivals, to important sporting events.
Recently, however, city officials have been working to activate the park as a daily destination. As a part of this effort, the City of Dallas has partnered with Good Local Markets to institute a new weekly farmers market at Fair Park.
Good Local Markets is a Dallas-based non-profit dedicated to creating a hyper-local connection between artisans and producers with the community. The organization presently operates other markets throughout the Dallas area, including the White Rock Market and Lakewood Market.
Known for its producers-only guarantee, the organization curates farmers markets that are limited to a 150-mile radius for vendors to support local ranchers, farmers, artists and other makers as well as to ensure its tight-knit connection with the community as well as fresh, seasonal produce.
The coming farmers market also serves to facilitate access to fresh, healthy food, as Good Local Markets accepts SNAP/Lonestar benefits and WIC vouchers.
The farmers market at Fair Park will take place behind the visitor center at Fair Park Lagoon on First Ave. (3535 Grand Ave.) on Sundays beginning on March 1. Once in operation, the Fair Park farmers market will run from 9 am to 1 pm. The farmers market will not operate on April 5, Easter Sunday, nor during the State Fair of Texas.