El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
With the mild temperatures in the winter, El Paso residents and visitors can visit the El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers market all year. This market opened in 2011 and now offers regionally grown fruits and vegetables, food from local farmers, arts and crafts from locals, food vending, and live entertainment. The market takes place at the Union Plaza district every Saturday and offers activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Farmers Market
Running ten years strong, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Farmers Market runs from Memorial Day through the fall. It’s open every Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12 PM and offers bread, produce, dairy, honey, cookies, and much more, all from local artists and farmers. You’ll also find handmade arts and crafts at this farmers market. Visitors can’t get enough of the local produce, burritos, and —get this — the Vintage Coffeestream with coffee and homemade pastries.
La Vina Winery Farmers Market
If you’re looking for something a little different, head to La Vina Winery for their Sunday market. The winery hosts a farmers’ market that is both pet-friendly and family friendly on their 24-acre vineyard. Enjoy over 20 wines for tasting and food and organic produce. The market is hosted every Sunday at the winery from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market
Although it’s about a 40-minute drive, it’s definitely worth making the trip to visit Las Cruces Farmers’ and Crafts Market. Over 300 vendors regularly attend the farmers’ markets, looking for local produce like pecans, and honey. This famous market started in 1971 and is still going strong. You can also enjoy live music and handmade crafts while drinking a cup of local coffee and enjoying a wood-fired bagel.
Monticello Farmer’s Market
Although it’s not as big as some of the other markets around El Paso, the Monticello Farmers’ Market shouldn’t be overlooked. The market offers over 25 vendors, with live music and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The vendors include fresh organic fruits and vegetables along with other foods and handmade crafts.
Farmer’s Markets are a great place to get organic fruits and vegetables without paying the supermarket prices. You will be surprised all the interesting and unique gifts you can find for your friends or families or new additions to your home. You will support small, local businesses, and enjoy the experience of spending the day with others shopping and checking out all the things the markets have to offer.
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