The Brushy Creek Farmers Market is a new fledgling market in Round Rock that could use some…read moresupport. I rate this place a 3 because there is some work to be done to get this market ramped up and really stocked with goodies. I visited during the weekly Saturday 9 am to 1 pm hours to find a small handful of vendors. There were several arts and crafts stands, a masseuse, and a couple of jelly/preserves sellers. There were a few produce vendors, but selection was pretty limited. I did get some nice locally grown squash. I'm not sure how much the limited selection had to do with the horrific summer we've had or if it was the newness of the market. My favorite vendor was Richardson Farms. They were offering free range eggs, chicken, pork products (including fresh uncured bacon), and grass fed beef. The eggs and pork we bought were reasonably priced and freaking delicious. This isn't yet a major farmer's market, so some visitors might be a bit disappointed with the selection. It is my hope that this one will pick up momentum and draw more shoppers and vendors.

My own private farmers market....that's what this felt like. It's super small still and not too…read morecrowded and I had the opportunity to sample everything and to visit with all the cool vendors and their pooches. There was only about 9 vendors there but there was enough stuff to make a few meals all around. Fresh baked breads and organic pastas, fresh veggies such as squash, maters, taters, and onions, jellies, salsas, farm raised meats, and even cupcakes for dessert! Not to mention some jewelry, honey and pralines. Living out in the hinterlands of Cedar Park, I was super stoked to find out about this (thanks Chris S!). I haven't found any CSA's to deliver to my house, but I can now order from some of these folks online and then pick up on Saturdays here. And it beats the hell outta getting up early Saturdays and driving all the way to San Antonio (aka Sunset Valley). Richardson Farms provides grass fed beef and pork and chicken, and another stall had what's called "design your dine" with pre-frozen fresh organic dinners that you just thaw out and cook and they say each one is only about 500 calories. Came home with some zukes, some pasta, a coupla pork chops and some fanfreakintasticly fresh pico de gallo from Kala's Kuisine, which apparently has won 2 years in a row now at the Hot Sauce Festival (and I can see why). I would encourage all my fellow Northerners to check this out.....but I still wanna keep it my own private farmers market. Enigma.

This is our first year (second season) with Blessing Falls and I can't say enough good things about…read morethis farm! We get our delivery every week right on time and the food is always fresh. In the chance that anything isn't exactly right they go over and above to make it right. They even worked with us when we took a two-week vacation! Superb customer service! I also like that it takes the guesswork out of our weekly meals and that we get a good variety of produce each week. We also enjoy their eggs and ground beef! Can't wait to see what the fall crops bring us!

This little co-op produce stand is still getting ramped up. I'm really happy with the eggs, peaches…read moreand onions I got here. I'll be back here every couple weeks. :)

Trying Bar 3 Ranch meat had been on our family's bucket list for years, and finally, this past…read moreOctober, we managed to snag a half cow for this spring. When our date got closer, Jeff sent over the final weight for our share, and it caught me off guard because it was so much bigger than the past shares we've gotten through other local farms. As it turns out, there's a reason. When we picked up our meat, we found Jeff excited to share how he raises and feeds his cows and why, ultimately, his meat is far superior. (He didn't say as much, but as you can see by the photo, it's incredibly clear that there's no comparison.) We learned more about the care and feeding of cows that afternoon than we thought possible but we loved every minute. He was also great with our kids, taking them to see and pet his horses. Afterwards, he even called me to share his favorite recipe for flanken ribs. But how does it TASTE, you ask? As a reformed 25+ year vegetarian, I can't stand the smell of most grassfed beef that has come into this house. (We've done multiple cow shares before through other ranches, all the same - the smell is nauseating.) Bar 3 Ranch, though... totally different. There is NO gamey smell, no gamey taste and my husband gives me the side eye now because he has to share his steaks with me. It's GOOD. Like, REALLY GOOD. Words are probably not going to do this justice, so I'm attaching a photo of the difference between Jeff's meat and our last half cow from another/local ranch. There is just no comparison.

I picked up a quarter of a steer this morning and I am so excited. I went to the ranch and Jeff was…read moreso great to chat with. He explained all the unique things he learned in Argentina on how to properly raise cows. I could have listened to him talk about it for hours. The meat looks incredible and the marbling is amazing. I can't wait to cook something up this evening! I would highly recommend getting your beef from Bar 3 Ranch!!

I don't want to be a hater, but this Farmers Market doesn't seem to be trending in the right…read moredirection. There aren't many vendors left. Some vendors (like Talisman Coffee) aren't here any more, despite being advertised. My last visit, I got a bad jar of pickles (at $10) from one vendor. In general, there's not much at this market, and what is there is very expensive.

It has been a few years since I visited this farmers market. It is terrific and great for families…read moreand pets strolling on the weekend. The market is generally located near the PetSmart parking lot, and across the street from Haverty's furniture. There is a lot of parking available, and it isn't on a too-busy street, yet convenient to major avenues nearby. Vendors range from fused glass jewelry and delicate pottery to honey and bee products, children's handmade clothing, paper works of art, ballcaps, bow ties and scarves for your stylish pets, Indian style bedspreads and tablecloths, and more. Check out the website for hours of operation and more.

My husband went to the farmers market looking for really good quality beef and chicken. No…read moreantibiotics, no growth hormones, all grass fed and we found Richardson Farms. We bought several pieces of beef and have tried one so far. It was great, amazing flavor and very tender steak. We will be back and highly recommend their meat.

I love that you can preorder and not worry about showing up at the Farmer's Market and finding they…read moreare out of milk or eggs. The quality of all of the products I have tried has been excellent.

The Sun City Famers Market is a producer only market. This means everything available to purchase…read morewas produced by the vendor. Shop with confidence that the vegetables or dry goods are made with the most care possible. The first market this year is April 6. We are a vendor at this market. During the market season there are generally 25 - 30 vendors marketing vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, canned goods, honey, etc. The market is April - November. The time is 9am - noon pm each Tuesday morning at the Village center parking lot. For more information http://www.gtfma.org

This Farmer's Market is NOT closed - they are still in Sun City on Tuesday Mornings from 9-noon,…read moreyear round! Some amazing vendors there that are happy to chat about their products. Absolutely recommend checking them out.

Amazing strawberry bread in a cute little loaf and beef jerky that's one of those treasured old…read morefamily recipes. The love, quality and care that goes into making all of their products so is top-notch. This family is friendly and they are the kind of people that give great attention to detail. I just love shopping local.