New ‘Fresh Finds’ Farmers Market Sprouts at Autry Park

New ‘Fresh Finds’ Farmers Market Sprouts at Autry Park

Autry Park (photo by Alex Montoya)

AT THE BRAND-NEW Fresh Finds on Sat., April 20, fans of local produce stands will enjoy much more than fruits and veggies. Come for a day of mixing, mingling and hunting for everything under the sun at this bustling farmers market situated on Autry Park’s central green park space. Expect more than 25 unique vendors and local artisans, from seasonal produce purveyors to artisanal luxury goods, a live DJ, and interactive pop-ups.


Vendors include local purveyors Vincent Farms, Synergos Farms, Verde Greens, Wonder Pops, Old Country Olive Oil, Soldiers of Wax, JuJuice, The Dough Haus, La Lydia Garden Boutique, and MMH Provisions. Visitors can relish bites from Waffle Social Club, Jun by Kin, and The Smoke. To drink, look for Cause Urban Winery, Saint Arnold Brewery, DUO Coffee + Yoga, and SoCo Ginger Beer.

Local artisans include Magnolia Mercantile, Lorita Makes, Mimi Camomille, 6pm Candle Co., Oils. Earth, Briggs ‘n’ Wiggles, and Elie Tattoos. DJ Charlie Perez will provide a curated set list for market-goers. Beyond Fresh Finds, Autry Park welcomes guests to check out everything the urban village as to offer. Autry Park is home to three restaurants including MF Lobster & Ceviche, Annabelle Brasserie, and Auden – all notable additions to Houston’s culinary landscape. Savvy apparel shoppers might like newly opened specialty clothing boutique Piermarini and City Boots.

In case you haven’t heard, additional exciting concepts have been announced to join the complex. Opening soon will be chic Sloan/Hall retailer, Pilates-and-cafe concept DUO, and more restaurants and bars. These include Annam, Chris Kinjo’s second Autry Park restaurant; Lick Honest Ice Creams; Japanese-sushi concept Doko and Japanese specialty cocktail bar, Bar Doko; as well as Turner’s Cut from Ben Berg.

Autry Park is located at 811 Buffalo Park Drive, just east of Shepherd Drive and Allen Parkway. The development offers complimentary valet and self-parking in its parking garage for all guests. Fresh Finds on April 20, from 10am-2pm, was created in partnership with Feel Good Group. The market will take place quarterly with future dates on June 1, Sept. 21, and Dec. 7. Mark your calendars and come hungry!

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