Visit this Charming Farmers Market just 35 Miles south of Downtown Dallas! Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market
- Anna McCane
- Apr 17, 2025
- 3 min read
Homemade – Handpicked – Hometown Style.
Find something Fresh at the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market. This market is open Saturdays April - October from 8am to Noon at 119 North Dallas Street in Ennis, Texas!
The Bluebonnet Market, located on the tree-lined boulevard of revitalized Dallas Street in downtown Ennis, is open Saturdays, April through October, offering a variety of fresh produce, hand-crafted items and unique products from area farmers, craftsmen, artists, and specialty vendors.
Created in 2014, the Farmers Market was renamed Bluebonnet Market in 2020, and continues to welcome hundreds of locals and visitors to the downtown every Saturday morning with food, events, entertainment, and special activities for children during the summer months.
The Bluebonnet Market builds a sense of community and promotes the continuing growth and economic development of the city of Ennis and its historic downtown. The Bluebonnet Market is also perfect for small, startup businesses wishing to test the market prior to opening a brick-and-mortar location.
Mornings at Minnie: Free Saturday morning activities in Downtown Ennis
Free children’s programming starting at 10am at the market including make it at the market and Mornings at Minnie. Skip the Saturday morning cartoons and experience free and educational children’s programing in the heart of Ennis.
Upcoming Mornings at Minnie Programming:
April 19th, 2025 | Perot Museum TECH Truck! The Perot Museum Tech Truck is rolling into town Saturday, April 19th at 10am! The Tech Truck is a mobile extension of the fabulous Perot Museum and provides hands-on experience with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).
April 26th, 2025 | Wildlife on the Move! Take a walk on the WILD side with Mornings at Minnie in downtown Ennis Saturday, April 26th! Meet and learn about cool creatures from all over the world with Wildlife On The Move!
May 3rd, 2025 | Ballet Folklorico Mi Lindo Estado! Head to Minnie McDowal Park on July 27th for a morning full of dancing and fun! Enjoy a performance from Ballet Folklorico Mi Lindo Estado!
Big Dreams Little Tables
Check out Big Dreams, Little Tables, where young entrepreneurs sell their handmade products after completing an inspiring educational program.
Young entrepreneurs made their debut into the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market last summer following participation in Big Dreams Little Tables, a free educational program launched by the City of Ennis in partnership with the Ennis Economic Development Corporation in May of 2024. While enrolled in the program, children created their own products and learned the principals of entrepreneurialism hand in hand with local advocates. The children enrolled in the program were easily identified at the market with 5’x5’ yellow tents and matching blue shirts.
The young entrepreneurs collectively generated $3,750 during their time at the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market. The top three earners addressed the Ennis Economic Development Board on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, sharing about their products and future goals. The Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market was just the beginning for those top earners as their products are now available for purchase at the Bluebonnet Spirit Shop in the Ennis Welcome Center. The program also received an award in excellence in festival and event promotion presented by Texas Festivals and Events Association: Best Educational Program Under $75,000.
You can identify them at the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market by the small yellow tents and bright blue shirts!
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Find something Fresh at the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market. This market is open Saturdays April - October from 8am to Noon at 119 North Dallas Street in Ennis, Texas!
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I really like how the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market combines local business support with genuine community activities instead of feeling overly commercial. The mix of handmade products and family events gives the same unexpected charm I felt the first time I discovered That's Not My Neighbor—simple on the surface, but surprisingly memorable once you experience it.
I like how the market not only serves locals and tourists but also provides opportunities for small businesses to test their waters before expanding. That spirit of exploring new things also reminds me of the game Sprunky.
What a lovely spot for a Saturday morning! There's something so special about picking up fresh produce and handmade goods directly from local farmers and artisans, especially with the free children's activities they offer. After dealing with what I now call the worst food delivery service, I highly recommend everyone read that article and then just skip the frustration by driving 35 miles south to Ennis instead. Getting your food straight from the source is so much more rewarding.
the program proves that with proper guidance, resources, and community support, young people can develop meaningful business skills early on, Geometry Dash contribute economically, and build confidence for future entrepreneurial endeavors.