Jaymie Pedigo

The Historic McKinney Farmers' Market at Chestnut Square is located just south of the downtown McKinney Square at McDonald and Anthony Streets. The market is open every Saturday year round, 8am - 12Noon from April - December, and 9am-12Noon Jan, Feb, & March. 75 + Vendors from throughout North Texas set up on open space in the Chestnut Square Historic Village and along Chestnut Street. The market is managed by The Heritage Guild of Collin County, a 501c3 non-profit entity with a mission to "preserve and perpetuate the heritage of Collin County."

Nestled among shade trees and historic structures dating from 1850-1930, the Saturday market has the feel of an old-time market (the original McKinney Market known as the "Jockey Lot" opened in the late 1800's and was just down the street from the current market). On any given Saturday as many as 75 vendors are present offering meats and eggs along with locally produced naturally grown vegetables and herbs, specialty foods, artisanal goods and crafts. All vendors are required to produce a minimum of 60% of what they sell over the course of the year. Many vendors produce 100% and are notated with signage. All products must comefrom Texas.

Entertainment and special programs are offered frequently on the porch of the Faires House, the oldest standing residential structure in McKinney, TX. Dixie's Store, a 1908 grocery store, features Doc & Clyde's Ice Cream Freezer collection, is open during the market and is the starting point of the Village Tour, Saturdays at 11:00am.