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Every Saturday · rain or shine

Old Katy Farmers Market

Every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine, at the foot of the rice dryers: a traditional fresh farmers market bringing back locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, dairy, meat and baked goods. Farmers, growers, bakers and butchers: we are looking for you.

Become a vendor Map & directions
Market tents and visitors on the lawn at the foot of the white silos

Plan your Saturday

When & where

Hours

Location

5339 E. Third St
Katy, Texas 77493
Map
Shoppers lined up at the Slinging Batter Bakery booth on the lawn
A line of visitors at the fresh squeezed lemonade stand
Visitors at the Thomas Cattle Co. farm-to-table beef booth
Market stalls under the steel pergola at the foot of the white silos
A Saturday morning at the market.

Traditional farmers market in Old Katy

Fresh & wholesome

Bringing back the traditional fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, dairy and baked goods: locally grown, locally harvested.

Fresh vegetables and strawberries on a market table

Fresh vegetables

Locally grown fresh vegetables such as carrots, cabbages, lettuce, kale, potatoes, onions, cauliflowers, green beans and okras.

Cartons of fresh brown, white and blue farm eggs

Fresh eggs

Farm fresh eggs from local, pasture-raised hens: brown, white and blue, collected days, not weeks, before market day.

Fresh fruit

Fresh fruits

Locally grown fruits such as apples, oranges, blueberries and strawberries.

The farm-to-table beef booth at the market

Fresh meats

Farm-to-table beef, pasture-raised chicken and other local meats: no antibiotics, grass-fed, from ranchers who raise what they sell. Plus honey, preserves, coffee, baked goods and plants.

During the market, Saturdays 9 AM – 1 PM

Ride "The Katy" train

While you shop, the kids (and the grown-ups) can ride "The Katy": a replica engine with passenger cars on 900 feet of 7.5-inch gauge track that loops around the rice dryer. It runs on Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, during the market.

  • $3 per ride plus tax, per person; kids and adults alike.
  • Tickets are sold online; show the ticket on your phone to the conductor.
  • Board at the train yard, right next to the market lawn.
Buy train tickets About the train
The red "The Katy" engine with flags and riders in front of the silo

A rare moment

The big train and the little train, side by side, during the market.

Fresh & wholesome market

We are looking for vendors!

We are looking for fresh, locally grown, locally harvested products from local farmers, growers, ranchers, bakers and makers: good wholesome products, locally grown. No GMO, no antibiotics, grass-fed meats and dairy.

  • Our spaces cost only $60 per booth per event/day.
  • You must apply and be approved as a vendor prior to participation. We review and approve every vendor once per year.
  • Each vendor must sign the Hold Harmless Agreement and provide proof of valid liability insurance.
Apply to be a vendor Read the vendors’ guidelines
Market layout

50+ spaces

  • Each space is a 10′ × 10′ tent.
  • Please bring your own tent, table and chairs.
  • Extra amenities available: electricity and water.
Aerial map: vendor spaces 1 to 18 around the market lawn by the silosSpaces 1–18 · the lawn Aerial map: vendor spaces 31 to 46 along the silosSpaces 31–46 · along the silos Aerial map: vendor spaces 61 to 68 under the pergolaSpaces 61–68 · under the pergola Aerial map: vendor spaces 71 to 75 by the train yardSpaces 71–75 · train yard

Vendor space maps. Tap a map to enlarge it.

Before you sell

Vendors’ guidelines

All vendors must be approved prior to participating. Fresh Farmers Market at The Dryer is a State of Texas certified farmers market, and we are proud to follow the best practices for food and beverage handling and safety.

Applications & forms

Apply with the form on this page or the online application. Each vendor also signs the Hold Harmless Agreement and uploads proof of valid liability insurance.

Rules & requirements

You may review these documents at any time:

Laws & regulations

Please review the following laws and regulations as they may pertain to the products or services you provide:

Resources

Marketing resources for promoting the market:

Emergency contact: The Dryer Event Manager, 346-999-KATY (5289).

Vendor application

Apply to be a vendor

Tell us what you grow, raise, bake or make. We review and approve every vendor once per year and will get back to you.

Thank you!

Your application is on its way. We will be in touch soon.

Questions? Call +1 (346) 646-1234 or e-mail FarmersMarket@TheDryer.com.