Visit Bellville, 55 miles from Bryan/College Station, Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Find more than 30 vendors at the Bellville Farmers and Artisan Market under the beautiful, shaded Jim Bishop Pavilion. Kids can play on the playground or under the gazebo in Chesley Park adjacent to the market. Bring a cooler to this kid-friendly, dog-friendly show. Shoppers will find a huge variety of summer fresh fruits and veggies, grass-fed beef, chicken and plenty of homemade baked goods to satisfy any sweet tooth. There are eggs, local honey, oils, vinegars, pastas, jellies, soaps, beard oils, doggie treats, and even artisan gifts and paintings. Get refreshed with Bright & Early Cold Brew Coffee, 2 wine tasting options, or visit an old-fashioned lemonade stand. All shoppers that bring by a new School Supply Item will receive a Capital Farm Credit Shopping bag with free fun swag inside.
Stroll the Downtown Square for lunch, boutique shopping, or tour the Austin County Jail Museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Throw tomahawks or use the forge to ‘Forge a Memory’ building your own souvenir knife with Cowboy at Phenix Knives from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside the 1890’s blacksmith shop or schedule a tour of Newman’s Castle. Don’t miss it. Parking and admission are free. For more information, call (979) 865-3407, visit discoverbellville.com, or visit Facebook: Bellville Farmers Markets.
Information courtesy of Bellville Chamber of Commerce