The Woodlands’ Best Farmers Markets — 6 Spots That Bring the Freshest Produce and Much More

Profits from The Woodlands Farmers Market are returned to the community through the Grogan’s Mill Village Association’s philanthropic programs. These programs include college scholarships, support of CISD schools and Interfaith Food Pantry.

The Woodlands Farmers Market is located at 7 Switchbud Place in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center. In the summer, its hours run from 9 am to noon on Saturdays, but other Saturdays throughout the year, the farmers market is open from 9 am to 1 pm.

Tomball Farmer’s Market

Tomball’s Farmer’s market got its start in 2007, and has grown through several locations.  They now have 65+ weekly vendors at 205 W. Main St. in downtown Tomball.

Vendors vary, but there are meats, microgreens, mushrooms, salsas, empanadas, baked goods, chocolates,  jams and jellies, nut butters, goat milk products, Seasonal produce from Atkinson Farms and Theiss Farms are available as well.   The Tomball market is certified as an all local market by the Texas Dept. of Agriculture.

They are open 9-1, and are within walking distance of many unique shops and small business restaurants.

Tamina Farmers Market

The Tamina Farmers Market brings many local vendors to the table weekly. Offerings include produce, microgreens, grass-fed/pasture raised meats, egg farmers, baked goods and unique handmade goods. There is even a coffee vendor and a small seating area. Different food trucks also rotate in on select Saturdays.

The Tamina Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm “sprinkle or shine” at 32907 Tamina Road in Magnolia, near 1488.

Main Street Market in Conroe

The Main Street Market in Conroe opened in 2021 and is open 10 am to 2 pm most Saturdays. Expect 25 to 30 weekly vendors.

Offerings vary, but they typically include pesticide free produce grown in Conroe, local honey, (from hives in Conroe and the surrounding areas), pickles, jams and jellies, sourdough bread, baked goods, fresh squeezed lemonade, coffee, international foods, woodworking, art, clothing, handcrafted jewelry, essential oils, artisan bath products, interactive kids’ activities and more. 

The market can be found at 301 N. Thompson Street in the heart of downtown Conroe. Main Street Market is open year-round, but does close for two to three Saturdays a year, based on downtown activities.

Atkinson Farms

Atkinson Farms boasts about 100 acres of fruits and vegetables growing, with much of it available in its farm store. Atkinson also brings in Cooper Farm peaches. This fourth-generation farm typically has about 60 different things for sale — tomatoes, cantaloupe, peppers and zucchini included.  A pick-your-own strawberry patch beckons, along with blackberries and cut-your-own sunflowers, zinnias and marigolds.

Atkinson-raised beef is available at the store in a refrigerated area. Don’t sleep on the ribeye.

Outdoors there is a picnic area and playground equipment, along with real restrooms, making this a kid-friendly stop.

Atkinson Farms is typically open March through October at 3217 Spring Cypress Road in Spring with hours running from 10 am to 5:30 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 10 am to 1 pm Sundays.

Theiss Farms Market

In 1998, Theiss Farm Market opened its second location in The Woodlands area. Their first is on Stuebner in Spring. This family has been farming locally for 158 years. In addition to farm produce, they stock homemade items such as jellies, jams and pickles. Some of the produce they carry is grown on their farm (about 15 vegetables), but it is supplemented with produce from the Houston Farmers Market. Theiss Farms also carries a wide selection of hanging plant baskets, fruit trees and potted plants.

Theiss Farms is at 17045 Stuebner Airline Road and 2008 Rayford Road. This farm is open March through November with hours running from 10 am to 6 pm Mondays through Saturdays, and 11 am to 5 pm Sundays.