Since its opening in 2012, the market has greatly expanded in both size and influence, according to the Texas Farmers’ Market website. The market’s permanent location since June 2021 has been Mueller’s Branch Park Pavilion, including both a large interior area along and street areas by the side where tents are lined against the curb. Beside tents lie little water fountains where children dance, as well as aromas from all different cuisines, produce, candles, and much more that drift around the venue.

According to the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, 80% of Americans attend farmers’ markets. Vendors, like Yegua Creek Farms, benefit from the steady customers the Mueller market has gotten over the years. David Hinkle, a helper at the farms, explained how a constant flow of customers contributes to a better market.

“The customers come out typically in droves,” Hinkle said. “There’s always been very high foot traffic, there’s a big diversity of vendors and types of products.”

With over 120 vendors, the market has greatly expanded since opening, according to the Texas Farmers’ Market website, creating more opportunities for connection. Hinkle highlighted how he appreciates the sense of community amongst the vendors, which contributes to attracting different types of business each time.

“My favorite thing about the market, I think, [is] the diversity of everything,” Hinkle said. “The fact that there is so much variety, you can get something new every time.”

Lynnsey Hooper, an assistant at the Sourdough Project, has been a part of the farmers’ market for multiple years. She mentioned how the project has grown since she first became a vendor.

“We have been at Muller since 2018,” Hooper said. “The owner worked really hard to get in here, and no one was making sourdough crackers, so we had a good time. It has been a really great experience for both me and the project.”

The market encourages local community impact as well as internal relationships amongst vendors. Julia White, an organizer at Texas Farmers’ Market, helps out by making recipes using products from certain vendors. 

“I love forming relationships and supporting the vendors,” White said. “Knowing them by name, hearing more about their story, hearing random facts, and making recipes featuring their produce allow me to connect with the community here.”