Lifestyle

Cool off with watermelon at Grand Prairie Farmers Market on Saturday, July 28, and shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more.

The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open March 31, 2012 through December on Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., in downtown Grand Prairie. Check out the 2012 Farmers Market Calendar on our website for a listing of special events including cooking demonstrations and festivals.

More Farmers Market info: www.gptx.org/farmersmarket or call 972-237-4599.

Grand Prairie Farmers Market features a chef demonstration on Saturday, July 21, in addition to its usual fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more.

The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open March 31, 2012 through December on Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., in downtown Grand Prairie. Check out the 2012 Farmers Market Calendar on our website for a listing of special events including cooking demonstrations and festivals.

More Farmers Market info: www.gptx.org/farmersmarket or call 972-237-4599.

Grand Prairie Farmers Market will celebrate the Independence Day holiday with "Red, White and Blueberries" on Saturday, July 7.

Grand Prairie Farmers Market features fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more.

The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open March 31, 2012 through December on Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., in downtown Grand Prairie. Check out the 2012 Farmers Market Calendar on our website for a listing of special events including cooking demonstrations and festivals.

More Farmers Market info: www.gptx.org/farmersmarket or call 972-237-4599.

The market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon from mid-April to mid-September with a special Thanksgiving market in November.  Vendors include Holleman Farms for beef, chicken, pork and eggs, Stephanie’s Cookies, Joy Farms and Lucido Pastas.  Located on the parking lot between Celebration Restaurant and Market. 

Canoe Tour: Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River to view ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience recommended.

Registration ends preceding Thursday or when filled. Maximum - 12 participants. Meet at Big River Parking Lot.

Pre-registration required. $20 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $15.

For more information or to register by phone, call 817-392-7410.

Shop the Old-Fashioned Way at our Local Farmers Market!

Winter Markets are the third Saturday of each month at Chestnut Square

Weekly Markets start on April 7, 2012

Local  and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors offer their wares

from 8:00 a.m. until noon every Saturday at Chestnut Square

and from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. every Thursday at Adriatica in West McKinney.

 Market vendors also offer sauces, pasta, baked goods, wine and flowers! 

Dixie’s Store at Chestnut Square will be open with Dublin Dr. Pepper, Cokes, old fashioned candy, ice cream,

Shop the Old-Fashioned Way at our Local Farmers Market!

Winter Markets are the third Saturday of each month at Chestnut Square

Weekly Markets start on April 7, 2012

Local  and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors offer their wares

from 8:00 a.m. until noon every Saturday at Chestnut Square

and from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. every Thursday at Adriatica in West McKinney.

 Market vendors also offer sauces, pasta, baked goods, wine and flowers! 

Dixie’s Store at Chestnut Square will be open with Dublin Dr. Pepper, Cokes, old fashioned candy, ice cream,

craft items and old fashioned toys for sale.