LITTLE ELM — Building on its highly successful first year, the Little Elm Farmers’ Market is returning for
what promises to be another fruitful season, opening May 10 and running continuously until Oct. 18, at the parking lot
of Hobby Lobby, according to Chad Hyde, Director of Parks and Recreation.
“We’re extremely grateful to Hobby Lobby for the use of a portion of their parking lot where we were last
year, and where we’ll be this year,” he said.
The market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking area of the Little Elm Towne Crossing shopping center, facing Hobby Lobby, 2700 Eldorado Parkway.
“Right now, we’re still accepting applications from area growers and producers of vegetables, fruits, nuts,
seeds and grains, as well as food specialty products like jams, jellies, spices, condiments, cheeses, eggs and meats,” he
said.
The market is owned-and-operated by the Town of Little Elm and is funded by both a grant from the USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and by fees paid by participating vendors and sponsors.
“The Little Elm Farmers’ Market will continue to be a casual, festive, family-friendly, open-air marketplace.
Each week, we hope to offer something different; live music and entertainment, cooking demonstrations, special
events for local artists and crafters and other community-minded activities, along with, of course, the freshest
produce and prepared foods,” added Hyde.
In addition to produce vendors, officials are also seeking to connect with entertainers, prepared food
vendors and other merchants with specialty items that correspond to the farmers’ market concept.
Vendors wishing to learn more can find information and vendor packets by visiting www.littleelm.org and
clicking on the Farmers’ Market icon on the bottom of the home page or by visiting www.managemymarket.com.
Stay connected via Facebook by searching for “Little Elm Farmers’ Market.”
