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Boggy Creek Farm Offers a Farm-to-Table Experience Like No Other Farmers Market in Austin
You can’t find a more authentic farm-to-market experience Austin that the farmers market at Boggy Creek Farm. Almost all of the produce and flowers are grown on the farm. A visit to Boggy Creek Farm is an opportunity to talk to the people who are actually growing the food.
Besides the vegetables and other farm fresh produce, Boggy Creek Farm sells eggs from the chickens on the farm. (Local tip: If you want eggs, be sure to get to Boggy Creek Farm early in the day).
Boggy Creek Farm’s Farmers Market Is Open 4 Days a Week
The Boggy Creek Farmers Market is located in East Austin a short distance from Downtown Austin. The market is usually open Wednesday to Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM. The homepage of the farmer’s Market is regularly updated to show available produce and farmers market hours.
Boggy Creek Farm is located in a residential neighborhood and the turn into the driveway can be easy to miss. Once you find the driveway to the farm, the farm stand is to the left and behind the farmhouse.
Check Boggy Creek Farm Website For That Day’s Fresh Picked Produce
A wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables can be found at the Boggy Creek Farm farmer’s market, including heirloom tomatoes, arugula, and watermelon. The farm also grows and sells beautiful fresh cut flowers.
Other Local Food and Gifts Available at Boggy Creek Farm
The market also sells a wide range of other local products, including honey, eggs, cheese and locally sourced meat products. Local goods such as soaps and handmade crafts make Boggy Creek Farmer’s Market a great stop for local gifts and souvenirs.
History of Boggy Creek Farm Dates Back to 1800’s
The farm was purchased in 1992 by Carol Ann Sayle and Larry Butler. The couple shared a passion sustainable agriculture. Butler and Sayle did extensive research on the history of the farm at local libraries and the Austin History Center.
The farmhouse at Boggy Creek Farm dates back to the Republic of Texas and is one of the oldest structures existing in Austin. The original homestead was purchased in 1839. There is evidence that Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas, attended a wedding party at the Boggy Creek Farm farmhouse.
One of the original founders of Boggy Creek Farm, Larry Butler, passed away in 2018. His life partner, Carol Ann Sayle, continues to run the farm and can often be seen in the Boggy Creek Farmers Market.
Boggy Creek Farm Offer Workshops & Cooking Demonstrations
In addition to its farmer’s market, Boggy Creek Farm also offers a range of educational programs and events. The farm hosts regular workshops and classes on topics related to sustainable agriculture, as well as special events like cooking demonstrations and farm-to-table dinners.
Whether you’re a local looking to support the Austin farming community, or a visitor looking to experience the city’s vibrant food culture, the Boggy Creek Farm farmer’s market is always worth a visit. You’ll find a wide variety of fresh and locally-grown produce, as well as some friendly farmers.