It's farmers market and pick-your-own time in Bell County!
We love supporting our local farmers and buying locally-grown produce and goods. Plus, it's fun for the whole family to visit a pick-your-own (PYO) farm or a farmers market in town.
Here are four things to note before heading out to farmers markets or PYO farms:
- Pick-your-own farms can sometimes change hours on short notice dependent on weather, produce availability, and other factors. It's best to call ahead or check social media to make sure pick-your-own is available that day. Prices can also change from day to day. I'll do my best to share any changes I see on Facebook and Instagram!
- Bring your own containers or bags to avoid any extra charges!
- Bring cash as some Bell County farmer market stands and pick-your-own farms don't take credit cards.
- Some farmer markets and pick-your-own farms might have rules or requests in place due to COVID. Please check their websites or social media sites before heading out!
Here are the details on Bell County farmers markets and pick-your-own farms:
Farmers Markets in Bell County |
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Farmers markets in our area typically open for the season in May. Here are Farmers Markets in Bell County:
City of Killeen Farmer's Market (Killeen)
When: Every Tuesday May 4, 2021 - October 26, 2021 from 3PM-6PM
What: Fruits and vegetables, baked goods, popcorn, handmade goods, Killeen Animal Shelter (adoptable pets)
Where: Rosa Hereford Killeen Community Center 2201 E Veteran's Memorial Blvd Killeen, TX 76543
More information: Facebook Event
Farmer's Market at Paply's Gifts & Antiques (Killeen)
When: Every Saturday April 24, 2021 - June 26, 2021 from 9AM-12PM
What: Produce, crafts, and local businesses
Where: Paply's Gifts & Antiques 5505 S Fort Hood Street Killeen, TX 76542
More information: Facebook Event
Harker Heights Farmer's Market (Harker Heights)
When: Every Saturday Mary 8, 2021 - October 30, 2021 from 8AM-12PM
What: Honey, jams, pickles, hand-crafted items, baked goods
Where: Harker Heights City Hall 305 Miller's Crossing Harker Heights, TX 76548
More information: Facebook Event
Nolan Creek Farmer's Market (Nolanville)
When: Every Saturday March 27, 2021 - October 30, 2021 from 8AM-1PM
What: Honey, hand-crafted items, baked goods, jewelry, homemade soap/lotion, produce later in the season
Where: Grizzly's Hidden Falls Nursery & Landscaping 1101 W US 190 Nolanville, TX 76559
More information: Facebook Page
Belton Market Days (Belton)
When: Saturday May 15, September 18, October 16, November 20 from 9AM-4PM
What: Crafts, art, food trucks, and more
Where: Downtown Belton 121 N East St Belton, TX 76513
More information: Website
Downtown Temple Farmer's Market (Temple)
When: The second Saturday of every month (May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, October 9) from 8AM-2PM
What: Crafts, art, food trucks, and more from 30+ vendors
Where: Temple City Hall 2 N Main St Temple, TX 76501
More information: Facebook Page
West Temple Farmer's Market (Temple)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 18, 2021 from 7AM-12PM
What: Fruits, vegetables, and other goodies
Where: West Temple Community Park 121 Montpark Rd Temple, TX 76502
More information: Website
Pick-Your-Own Farms in Central Texas |
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Pick-your-own farms in Central Texas are fun for both kids and adults! PYO is a great family afternoon outing all year. While we only have one PYO farm in Bell County, there are a few more about an hour away. Here are Central Texas farms that offer PYO:
Halvorson's Hidden Harvest
What: Currently: Carrots, Purple Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Yellow Sweet Onions, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Blackberries, Eggs (Check here for available produce)
When: Open Wednesdays & Saturdays from 9AM-5PM or by appointment, weather permitting
Where: 3200 Chief the Land Rd, Temple, TX 76501
**After turning right onto Chief the Land dirt road be sure to drive to the very end where you’ll see trees and a small water tower at the beginning of the farm. The Google pin and online maps are not always accurate.
More information: Halvorson's Hidden Harvest Website Facebook 254-423-1958
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
What: Strawberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Sunflowers throughout the Spring and Summer, Pumpkins in the Fall
When: Open 7 days a week year-round 9AM-6PM, weather permitting
Where: 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX 78626
More information: Sweet Eats Website Facebook (512) 766-3276
Sweet Berry Farm
What: Tulips and Strawberries in the Spring and Summer, Pumpkins and Various Flowers in the Fall
When: Open 8:30AM-5:30PM on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 1PM-5PM on Sun, Closed Wed
Where: 1801 FM 1980 Marble Falls, Texas 78654
More information: Sweet Berry Website Facebook (830) 798-1462
Big Blue Sky Farm
Big Blue Sky is not a PYO farm, but they do have fresh, locally grown produce available weekly for pick-up at their farm in Killeen on Wednesdays or at the Wolf Ranch Farmer's Market in Georgetown on Saturdays.
What: Currently in Season- new potatoes, scallions, sweet onions, strawberries, lettuce mix, chard, beet greens, kale, hakurei turnips, beef, pork, chicken, eggs
When: Availability is posted weekly on their Facebook page
Farm pick ups are Wednesday 9AM-11AM or 6PM-8PM.
Farmer's Market pick ups are Saturdays 8:30AM-1PM.
Where: Killeen Farm: 4311 Old Florence Rd Killeen, TX 76542
Wolf Ranch Farmer's Market: 1015 W. University Drive Georgetown TX 78628
More information: Big Blue Sky Website Facebook (254) 535-0744
Do you have a favorite spot to take your family for pick-your-own in Bell County that you don't see listed here? Let me know at mackidkilleen@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to our list!
