Dallas Farmers Market

Dallas Farmers Market is a downtown complex whose operator dates its history to 1941. For weekend shoppers, the key section is The Shed at 1010 S Pearl Expressway: an open-air but covered space where the organization lists more than one hundred local producers. The official directory describes Texas and regional farmers and ranchers, bakers, and makers; the market says many come from within a 400-mile radius.

The Shed operates Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round and rain or shine. The 920 S. Harwood Street address belongs to the Market Building, an indoor food hall open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. These are two formats within one complex, not a single farmers market open every day. The Shed’s selection changes with the season; the operator recommends arriving early on Saturday for the widest choice.

Public Google reviews repeatedly mention the range of stalls, food, fresh goods, and shops, as well as the potential to spend several hours browsing. Those comments refer to the complex as a whole. The market guide also says admission to The Shed is free and that it accepts SNAP/EBT. For a particular product, the operator’s directory and weekly announcements are the best checks before traveling.