Denton Community Market: Denton’s Heartbeat, Every Saturday!

Your Inviting Home for Fresh Flavor & Locally Crafted Vibes

Strip away supermarket aisles and humdrum produce—the Denton Community Market is where Denton truly comes alive. Year after year since 2009, this nonprofit, producer-only (locally grown/made = truly the theme) Texas farmers market floods its downtown scene with vibrant veggies, twangy live music, workshops that ignite curiosity, art dripping in character, and families of all kinds chilling together. This is Denton’s weekend heartbeat and you are always welcome.

Downtown Gathering with a Mission

What is the real mission? Each Saturday becomes a public living room—a place brimming with community, promoting:

• Truly local, chemical-free, and sustainable fare
• Opportunities for new small businesses (it’s where young dreamers AND seasoned makers learn to soar)
• Economic stimulation that stays in Denton
• Rewards galore for EBT, SNAP, and WIC shoppers who want more fresh goodness
• Creativity from Denton’s own artists and crafters
• The spark that forges new friendships and strengthens locals’ pride

“I love going here. Everyone is so friendly and it’s a great variety of products.” – Kaylee Johnson

What Can You Find? Better Ask: “What can’t you find?”

Every week and shifting with the seasons, expect 60+ vendor tents brimming with:

• Sun-ripened fruits, tender greens, rainbow veggies from trusted farm families
• Farm eggs, pastured meats, sweet honey, and fresh-cut garden bouquets
• Gluten-free, vegan bakers, classic artisans, (THE) best BBQ rubs, chocolate, specialty sauces, jams, pickles—the fun local twists never run dry
• Handmade wares, woodcrafts, jewelry, tie-dye… Don’t leave your inner artist at home

“By far my favorite farmers market I’ve ever been to! There are so many farmers and local produce vendors. Love the live music and all the vegan options!” – Yesika Horton

★ Don’t Miss These Fan-Favorite Vendors!

• Brushy Creek Farm: Packed tables of Texas vegetables, fruits, and first-pick herbs (plus gorgeous plant starts)
• The Holmestead: Eggs, rustic loaves, fresh berries—the kind you sneak into breakfast or lunch daily
• Sapling Farms: Buzzing bee honey, backyard blooms, mountains of greens, and more
• Circle N Dairy: Rich local milk, eggs, artisan meats, and must-grab products for every bag

Weekly Details: When & Where

Saturdays | March 1 – Dec 20, 2025
9 AM – 1 PM
📍 317 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201

Denton’s indoor 2025 Winter Market on Saturdays in January + last Saturday in February is at 321 E McKinney St.

Directions? Stroll the square, park free just steps away—follow music (and happy crowds) to multiple shaded entrances.

Website: dentonmarket.org
Instagram: @communitymarket
Facebook: Denton Community Market Facebook
Email: vendorcoordinator@dentonmarket.org

Economic Support for All Neighbors!

As a mission-driven nonprofit, Denton Community Market welcomes and champions everyone with:

• SNAP & Double Up Food Bucks: Double your EBT on fruits, veggies, and fresh staples. Ask about how at the welcome booth!
• WIC: Get colorful plant starts, loaded veggie boxes, baby-friendly produce—shopped with market-special vouchers
• DCM $1 Wooden Tokens accepted at most vendors for easy, budget-savvy spending
• *Masks, welcome smiles, and staff ready to help every child, grandparent, or pet-loving couple.

Wheelchair-accessible & inclusive for all. Many vendors also accept credit/debit cards, making your local support as smooth as your stroll.

Community Spirit and A Few Fun Traditions

Beyond the bounty of Texas-grown and crafted goods, it’s the sense of ever-renewed gathering that sets this market apart. There’s always something extra happening, like:

• Free live music each week, feet-tapping and smile-making, under a canopy of North Texas sun
• Kids’ art tables and hands-on fun
• Food trucks and sizzling, ready-to-eat snacks
• Pop-up cooking demos, garden expert talks, seasonal contests, and cheeky dog costume days

Bronze Seal of Transparency, voted Best Community Event by Denton—and adored for the wide-open, pop-up collection of dreams in local business.

“Crowds, live music, color, flavor,—it’s what Denton sounds, tastes, and feels like on a Saturday!” — Leslea Bushager

Fast Facts & Awards Shelf

• Founded: 2009 | 501c3 Nonprofit
• Vendor Count: 60+ (all local, small-producer/vendor-only)
• Producer Radius: Within 100 miles of Denton (really, truly local)
• Snag the Best: Early Spring—Texas berries & lettuces;
    Early Summer—tomatoes, peppers;
    Mid-Fall—pumpkins, baked treats
• Community Partners: Double Up Food Bucks Texas, City of Denton, local farms collective
• Awards: GuideStar Bronze Seal | Best of Denton (2016–2023)
• Pro tip: Farmers rotate incredible specialties, so chat, sample, and be ready for surprises!

Tags: Local, Fresh, Seasonal, Community, Family-Friendly, SNAP, Organic, Outdoor

Drop us your favorite market memory below, recommend a must-visit vendor, or come thirsty for community when the next Saturday rolls around… We’ll save you a squash blossom!