8 a.m. to noon, Saturday
Aside from different varieties of squash, this market also offers specialty produce such as mushrooms, herbs, and wheatgrass. This weekend, you’ll also find bone broth, Alaskan salmon, and drinkable goat milk. While at the market, shop for fresh produce such as new potatoes, bell pepper, and green onions. Aside from meat, dairy, and produce, the market also had different products such as room sprays, sugar scrub, and doggie biscuits, too. Here’s a full list of what the market will have this weekend.
The Market |10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Sunday
The Shed |10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Sunday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
Blueberry season is winding down, and this weekend could be one of your last opportunities to stock up on fresh blueberries until next June. Several of the market’s vendors carry blueberries. Eat them now or can them for later. Get to the market early and explore the the 26,000-square-foot food hall and vendor market that houses restaurants and a mix of local specialty foods, artisanal food vendors, and seating areas. Because the size of the market can be delightfully daunting, here are a few tips on how to navigate the space. This week, you can find peaches, arugula, and blackberries. The market’s 70-plus vendors often vary but a list of current vendors can be found here.
Also, the market is now offering free shuttle rides throughout the week. Head to Akard and Main streets or Akard and Commerce streets to be picked up. Shuttles run every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Lakeside Market | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays
Vickery Meadow Market |10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays
Good Local Markets is also in the middle of its 2016 Summer Homesteading Workshop Series. Through this summer-long series, participants will learn how to make everything from jams and salsas to bath bombs and woven wall hangings. The classes will take place at The Mix Co-working Space, located at 1450 Old Gate Lane, and Makers Connect, located at 10242 Northwest Highway. Each workshop lasts two hours. Reserve a workshop or see the full schedule and pricing here.
Historic McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square
8 a.m. to noon, Saturday
If you head to the market Saturday morning, browse the selection of organic fresh produce, jams, and jellies, honey, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, and grass-fed beef. Take a break at Dixie’s Store at Chestnut Square. They will be selling soda, old-fashioned candy, ice cream, crafts, and classic toys if you’re looking for some nostalgia.
