The Houston Farmers Market in the EaDo neighborhood is set to welcome more than 30 new vendors this spring as part of a major expansion that market organizers say reflects the growing demand for locally sourced food and artisan goods in the city.
The expansion adds approximately 15,000 square feet of covered vendor space, bringing the total market footprint to nearly 40,000 square feet. New vendors include organic produce growers from the Brazos Valley, Gulf Coast seafood suppliers, a Vietnamese-Texan bakery, and several craft beverage makers.
“Houston’s food culture is incredibly diverse, and we want the market to reflect that,” said market director Tanya Williams. “The new vendors bring flavors and traditions from every corner of Texas and beyond.”
Among the newcomers is Pham Family Farms, a third-generation operation based in Rosenberg that specializes in Asian vegetables and herbs. “We’ve been selling at smaller markets for years, but Houston Farmers Market gives us a chance to reach a much bigger audience,” said owner David Pham.
The expansion also includes a new demonstration kitchen where local chefs will host free cooking classes on weekend mornings. The first series, launching in April, will focus on seasonal Texas produce and feature chefs from some of Houston’s most popular restaurants.
City officials have praised the market’s growth as an economic engine for the surrounding neighborhood. Council Member Angela Torres noted that the market draws an estimated 5,000 visitors each weekend and supports dozens of small businesses.
The expanded market will operate every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with plans to add a Wednesday evening market during the summer months. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, and the market is accessible via the METRORail Green Line.
