09.01.2023

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🥬 Celebrate local farmers markets

There’s $15,000 on the table in the 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration

Hands holding a purple cabbage above a basket of colorful produce at a farmers market.

Help your local farmers market rank in the AFMC’s list of America’s favorite markets. | Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels

The bright burst of a freshly picked blueberry in your mouth, the excitement of seeing the first heirloom tomato of the season, a warm loaf of bread nestled into your tote bag... just thinking about our favorite local farmers market fills us with pride.

It’s time to turn that appreciation into a vote — so that the entire nation can know Austin has the best farmers markets around.

The 2023 America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC) is open to votes through Monday, Sept. 18 to find a “People’s Choice” farmers market as the top-endorsed market in the country. The prize? Up to $15,000 for the top five markets to spend on marketing, communication, and other needs.

The most popular market in each state also wins $100 — so get voting.

Need a refresher on Austin’s finest? We’ve got a guide to local farmers markets. Including...

Texas Farmers’ Market at Mueller | Sundays, year-round | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Features: 100+ vendors, including ~40% agricultural producers within 150 miles
Parking: Free street parking, parking in the McBee Street District Garage and Texas Mutual Garage
Space: Indoor-outdoor

Texas Farmers’ Market at Lakeline | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Features: 90+ vendors, including ~40% agricultural producers and live music
Parking: 115 parking spaces in lot
Space: Outdoors

Events

Friday, Sept. 1

Austin Tattoo Invitational | Now-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $25-$50 | Learn more about the art of tattooing at this event featuring seminars on drawing fundamentals and techniques.
2023 Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival | Now-Saturday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | Lake Kyle, 700 Lehman Rd., Kyle | Free | This action-packed fest includes a corn hole tournament, a pie-eating contest, a pi recital concert, live music, hot air balloon rides, and more.
The Front Festival | Now-Friday, Sept. 3 | 7-11 p.m. | Multiple locations, Austin | $10-$40 | This multi-day fest includes a pool party, film showcase, and live music.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Rice vs. Texas Football | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, 2139 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin | $10-$150 | Football is back — help cheer on the Longhorns at this first home game of the season.

Sunday, Sept. 3

Drag Brunch with Nadine Hughes | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 12:30 p.m. | Pelons Tex Mex, 802 Red River St., Austin | $15 | Come early for brunch, watch for the show, and then stay later for the afterparty at this event benefiting Equality Texas.
Ghost | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin | $26-$350 | The hard rock band will be joined by Amon Amarth on their “Re-Imperatour” tour.

Monday, Sept. 4

Free Day of Yoga | Monday, Sept. 4 | 7 a.m.-9:15 p.m. | Multiple locations, Austin | Free | Austin’s annual Free Day of Yoga returns, with 80+ classes available at no cost at across the city.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Opening

Merry Monarch Creamery will open a physical cafe in Mueller on Saturday, Sept. 2. The cafe, called Bottega, will offer flavors including Oreo miso and tom kha lime pie with yuzu curd and candied ginger, along with light eats like beef tartare and tinned fish boards. (Eater Austin)

Transportation

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport began construction on the 80,000-sqft, $164 million Barbara Jordan Terminal expansion. The project, expected to be completed in 2026, includes three new gates, a meditation room, and a public outdoor balcony. (Austin-American Statesman)

Try This

Victory Lap, a new sports bar in West Campus, will open on Saturday, Sept. 2 in time for the Longhorns’ home opener against Rice University. Enjoy smash burgers, beer, and cocktails on the bar’s turf patio, complete with a big screen. (Eater Austin)

Outdoors

Blue Hole Regional Park closed its swimming hole for the rest of the summer due to low water levels amid the ongoing drought. The park’s free hike and bike trails, basketball and volleyball courts, and picnic areas will remain open. (Austin-American Statesman)

Civic

Doing your civic duty will be a little easier. Jury service will now pay $20 on the first day, up from $6, and $58 on subsequent days, up from $40. Pro tip: The Jury Office will never request money over the phone, so watch out for scams and check the online portal to confirm jury summons.

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