Dallas’ favorite community farmers market - Good Local Markets kicks-off the 2016 season on Saturday, March 12 at Lakeside Baptist Church.  Good Local Markets operates two markets in Dallas, with the Vickery Meadow Market beginning Sunday, April 3. 

“We will miss our friends at The Green Spot,” says Sarah Perry, director of Good Local Markets.  “But we are very excited to be at Lakeside Baptist Church every Saturday with more room for vendors and shoppers.” 

The Vickery Meadow Market will open April 3rd at Half Price Books and continue every Sunday in a new location.  This year the market is on the east side of the store, just outside the Black Forest Cafe.

“We are excited about the additional visibility we gain at this new location at Half Price Books.  It also allows for easier access via Shady Brook Drive or from the front entrance,” adds Sarah.

Good Local Market at Lakeside Baptist Church (9150 Garland Road) is held every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Vickery Meadow Market is held every Sunday beginning April 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 5803 E. Northwest Highway at Half Price Books.

With more than 100 vendors throughout the year, popular growers, ranchers and artisans at Good Local Markets include Alpha Omega Acres, Baugh Farms, Cita’s Salsa, Empire Baking Company, Fisher Family Farm, JuHa Ranch, Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters, Rae Lili Farm  Savoy Sorbet, Texas Honey Bee Guild, Texas Worm Ranch. Yim’s Foods and many more.  

Craft vendors include Best Bug Bait, Koke Gardens, Red Ranger Ray Guns, Trans Lation Artisans Co-op,  White Rock Soap Gallery amongst others.

Good Local Markets is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization which supports local farmers, ranchers and artisans by providing a public space to sell fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, hand-crafted foods and other products while serving thousands of residents looking for healthy and locally sourced foods.    Additionally Good Local Markets offers the Lone Star food stamp program, Love Your Farmer volunteer days, educational programs and workshops. 

For more information, event calendar, vendor listings and sponsorships go to www.GoodLocalMarkets.org.