Reviews for: Sunset Valley Farmers Market

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P.L. T. (Sep 17, 2009)
Sunset Valley Farmer's Market is an interesting and diverse experience - fresh produce, baked goods, artisans, and entertainment. It's fun!
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SYDONIA K. (Sep 16, 2009)
The market vendors have a wide variety of products and I enjoy the atmosphere of great people as well as the fruits and veggies.
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Makayla M. (Sep 15, 2009)
They have great food and this is such a wonderfully sustainable way of getting it.
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Jon R. (Sep 12, 2009)
There's always something new, and the people make it worth the visit even if I don't need to buy anything.
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raine T. (Aug 24, 2009)
Because I've been all over the country to many, many farm markets and you are simply the best!
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Christina M. (Aug 19, 2009)
Because they have such a great variety!!! Every time I go I am inspired to cook up something new and exciting. I go every week and buy all my veggies here!!! there is something for everyone and it has become my "Saturday Morning ritual". I love this place. All of our out of town guests come with us and always ask to come back at their next visit. This is the BEST market in Austin!!! I have tried the others, but always come back here!!!!
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Sumner E. (Aug 7, 2009)
Love centered! Mostly grown without chemicals! Fantastic local creatives as well!
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Gina T. (Aug 6, 2009)
Such a great variety of produce including many other products like local cheese, soaps, bread, coffee, jewelery. All the vendors are so nice and helpful with any questions you may have.
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Sharon R. (Aug 6, 2009)
Great produce, great vendors, entertainment and variety of vendors - everything is grown or made by the vendors themselves.
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Elizabeth M. (Aug 5, 2009)
Here is a partial list: High quality local produce, meat, and eggs--much of it organic. Friendly vendors one can get to know. Convenience.
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Virginia M. (Aug 5, 2009)
I love our Sunset Valley Farmers Market because it is close to home, the produce is fresh, clean, tasty, the bread is fantastic and the vendors are all pleasant and helpful. There is a wide variety of items for sale that other markets do not have. I have been to other markets, but our is by far the best.
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Janis M. (Aug 5, 2009)
Sunset Valley Farmers Market offers a large variety of produce from numerous local farms. I love being able to choose from seasonal produce and locally raised meats and cheeses. It offers everything. And it is a lovely Saturday morning ritual.
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Grant R. (Aug 5, 2009)
This is my favorite market to go to! Every week the produce is fresh and the vendors are pleasant. Rock on Sunset Valley Farmers Market!!
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Susan S. (Aug 1, 2009)
I LOVE the sunset valley farmers market!! Great produce, meats and cheeses. Wonderful people. I love supporting sustainable farming and it's just plain soul-soothing to walk around every Saturday!!
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Angie Taylor R. (Jul 30, 2009)
Because the farmers there are offering wonderful food to feed me and my family! And I get to see them and get to know them. It is just a wonderful thing to be able to shop so directly from the growers.
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Reshma N. (Jul 25, 2009)
The Westlake and then Sunset Farmers Market have been an important part of our lives. I enjoy being able to shop from the people who grow my food. My children have grown up with this Saturday morning ritual. The farmers are friendly and informative, and the assortment of foods that are available always allow me to expand my culinary experiences. I moved out of state for a few years and could not find a farmers market with such a vast array of organic foods.
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Sharon W. (Jul 23, 2009)
They have the largest variety of organic and locally grown produce and animal products. And they are the most convenient to where I live.
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Christina N. (Jul 22, 2009)
This farmer's market is close to my house and always has an amazing selection of meat, cheese and veggies. It is a wonderful way to spend your Saturday morning!
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Leah J. (Jul 21, 2009)
I always look forward to The Sunset Valley Farmers Market each week...going there fills me with so much happiness! Everything about it is wonderful. A vital part of the Austin community
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Peggy M. (Jul 19, 2009)
I love the fresh organic veggies, cheese, eggs, variety of jewelry and crafts, and live music, not to mention visits with the farmers. Super experience, even in the Texas heat.
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Beverly V. (Jul 18, 2009)
It has a good number of vendors with a good selection of items and it is close by. The availability of pasture-fed meat from several vendors is a primary draw.
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Jessica M. (Jul 17, 2009)
It's larger than the other markets I've been to in Austin, and has more variety.
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lise B. (Jul 16, 2009)
Been with them since they were at Westlake High. Great people, variety and musical entertainment.
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Lynn H. (Jul 14, 2009)
Wonderful local food, vendors, plants....atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming.....
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Marcia F. (Jul 13, 2009)
I like being able to buy wholesome, locally grown food and the market is only a few miles from where I live. It's also a wonderful way to spend some time on a Saturday morning.
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Elaine M. (Jul 13, 2009)
The variety of produce and goods available. the genuine friendliness and humour of the vendors. I always feel that they are genuinely wanting to give me the best they have, I dont get rushed, I can choose what I want. I'ts a very neat place.
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June R. (Jul 13, 2009)
I love all the natural and home grown products at this market. So much fun to go to and look forward to shopping on Saturdays when possible. The people there are so friendly and so are the customers. We feel fortunate to have such a market in our area.
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Becky H. (Jul 12, 2009)
It is a wonderful resource of wholesome, locally grown food, including produce and other items.
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Joy S. (Jul 12, 2009)
It has a broad selection of really great local produce (particularly organic or pesticide-free) available all year round.
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Alice H. (Jul 11, 2009)
By buying produce, meats, fruits, etc. from local farmers, I am helping me, my family and the earth. The Sunset Valley Farmers Market has so much variety and is fun, too. Great location!
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Vanessa S. (Jul 11, 2009)
They have the best selection of fresh and organic local goods, friendly farmers and vendors, and a great family atmosphere.
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Sara E. (Jul 10, 2009)
Fresh produce; friendly, knowledgable vendors Great atmosphere & product variety
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Ellen K. (Jul 10, 2009)
It's easy to get to and parking is great. It has a variety of products. I buy almost all of my jewelry there because what I buy is made by a local lady.
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Karen B. (Jul 9, 2009)
Sunset Valley Farmers Market is the best Farmers Market in Austin. It's accessible, has great variety on produce from local farmers around Central Texas, and great artisans like Terra Wear. The local growers and artists remember you and make you feel like part of the community.
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Ken W. (Jul 9, 2009)
Everything we have bought was fresh and delicious and the vendors were very helpful and knowledgeable in helping us with out selections.
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Mary D. (Jul 9, 2009)
We go there frequently for fresh vegetables, pasta, plants, eggs, etc. They have great music each weekend and is well worth the trip!! WE LOVE Sunset Valley Farmers Market.
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Susan S. (Jul 9, 2009)
It's close to home and has a huge variety of products. I can almost do all my grocery shopping in one place. Also, the quality is first rate and the shopping experience is fun.
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Carla P. (Jul 9, 2009)
I love this market because they offer such a wide variety of things from great food to vegetables..to eggs and music!
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Elliott B. (Jul 7, 2009)
This market has some of by far the most pungent, fresh, happy produce in Austin. Thats realy saying somthin' with all the "super-gormet" markets we have in town.
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Rochelle B. (Jul 6, 2009)
The farmers are great! The food being sold are great! We just love shopping there.
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Audrey Z. (Jul 6, 2009)
Wide variety of locally and Texas grown produce, ample parking, conveniently located.
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Alex P. (Jul 6, 2009)
Local organic produce and crafts where I can have a relationship with the vendors
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Rosemary A. (Jul 6, 2009)
I love the variety of vendors that are at the Sunset Valley Farmers Market. I also enjoy that it has catered to family/children events and is 5 minutes from my home.
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Kathryn K. (Jul 6, 2009)
Although I haven't been to any farmer's markets in quite some time, my boyfriend and I had a great time picking out some fresh produce for this coming week. I so look forward to visiting these friendly folks again next week and be better prepared with a cooler to pick up some shrimp as well. :)
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Lanelle M. (Jul 5, 2009)
They always have a large assortment of high quality meat, produce and miscellaneous items and it always feels like I am at a festival when I go there. I always look forward to Saturday mornings.
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narda H. (Jul 5, 2009)
The BEST produce. Amazing meats and cheeses and a variety of truly handmade items. A wonderful sense of community.
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Megan C. (Jul 5, 2009)
All local and all hand-crafted makes this market a true Austin experience. The variety of vendors is superb, and the layout makes it very easy to find what you need. Plus, the entertainments for kids and live music under the shade top make it easy to take the whole family.
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Jan A. (Jul 5, 2009)
I love to shop at our local farmers market. The vendors bring the most variety and freshest veggies. Beats going to the local grocery store!
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Lei M. (Jul 5, 2009)
Great location...variety of produce, meats, cheeses, etc... Can bring my children and they are entertained!
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Kate W. (Jul 5, 2009)
Great variety of products available;great music and friendly vendors add to the fun atmosphere!
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Jon E. (Jul 4, 2009)
It's the best and greatest Farmers Market of all time! I like the vegetables for one thing, and I like the other items as well. Lots of entrepreneurs there doing it up right!
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Romeo M. (Jul 4, 2009)
SVFM offers us a great variety of organically/naturally, locally grown goods, and friendly vendors.
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kym S. (Jul 4, 2009)
local farmers and close to home. no need to go to the grocery store as often, better foods and waffles that are out of this world! dog friendly and always a place to see people and have a good time AND get locally grown and prodced goods. the best of everything!
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Michele V. (Jul 4, 2009)
Local food and arts in a unique Austin, TX atmosphere. A must-do activity for those living in or visiting Austin.
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Gareth E. (Jul 4, 2009)
Diversity of products, delicious organic fruits, vegetables and meats, hand-made jewelry, hard-to-find plants. Great people. What's not to love?
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Renee M. (Jul 4, 2009)
They provide local organic produce for my groceries every week, I can feel good about what I eat and who I am supporting!
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ursula G. (Jul 4, 2009)
love to bring our friends and they always want to come back. Great local food and music. Great people and dog watching. A bit of old Austin community every s Saturday.
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Steve S. (Jul 4, 2009)
Good, fresh produce and other things from *wonderful* people, at a convenient location!
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Kit N. (Jul 4, 2009)
wonderful selection of fresh produce; friendly atmosphere; great location; plenty of parking; dog friendly; kid friendly; wonderful variety of vendors. It is a terrific opportunity to support local farmers as well as a fabulous benefit to those of us who love fresh produce and do not have the capabilities to grow it ourselves. The vegetables and eggs taste so much better than what is available in stores and I feel very strongly about supporting the vendors' efforts. Farming is hard work and I truly appreciate what these folks do; and it is healty and yummy! Another plus is the opportunity to teach our young people about eating healthy and where our food comes from, etc. As a former teacher, I could make a number of lesson plans based on the farmers market.
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Ryder B. (Jul 4, 2009)
I love the people and their products. My family and I look forward to buying our food from our friends each weekend.
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Kevan K. (Jul 4, 2009)
The market has terrific farmers/growers with excellent seasonal produce, meats and other vendor items but the family (including animals) friendly atmosphere with live music makes it great.
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Debby L. (Jul 4, 2009)
We love the variety and the experience. It makes our hearts sing just to be there on a Saturday morning.
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Julie Z. (Jul 4, 2009)
Great quality and selection of the best local seasonal food. It's a great way to support the local economy.
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Giovanni M. (Jul 3, 2009)
I always love the spread at Sunset Valley!!! They work very hard to bring us quality products.
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Leslie M. (Jul 3, 2009)
Fantastic farmers market with a huge focus on local organic farmers + local foods and goods. What Austin is all about!
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Mary T. (Jul 3, 2009)
Super fantabulous fruits and vegetables---NOT FOUND AT LOCAL GROCERY STORES!!!!! Although my grandkids LOVE the "carnival" atmosphere, I prefer to shop without them so I can maximize my food choices!
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Rob L. (Jul 3, 2009)
Sunset Valley Farmers Market is my regular Saturday morning stop for veggies, tea, soap and community. It's a breath of the local real amidst a world overwhelmed with corporate and franchise falsity.
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Sammy H. (Jul 3, 2009)
The booths are wonderful! They have tons of great vegies, meats and especially artists.
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Grace J. (Jul 3, 2009)
Great location, super friendly vendors, fantastic produce at good prices, always nice and clean, and it's a joy to see all the children and people bringing their dogs. So cool!! I love this place!
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Sharon H. (Jul 3, 2009)
They have a huge selection each week, with decent prices, and they have music, entertainment, parking is never a problem and everyone is super friendly. I love going to the farmers market!
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Cat Q. (Jul 3, 2009)
The school district built a massive athletic facility in this location and until the market came it was a cold and unwelcoming slab of concrete you could see from Mars. Now, with this magical market that serves so many farmers with a place to vend their good and the shopper a place for buying healthy food, this parking lot has been transformed! It is a great marriage. Special thanks to the City of Sunset Valley and the local hotel Holiday Inn Express/290W for co-sponsorship.
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Andria B. (Jul 3, 2009)
Love, love, love this market! I get honey, eggs, fresh flowers, veggies...and yes, even organic treats for my pup! Everyone is friendly. The site is clean. The vendors helpful and happy to be there!
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Donna B. (Jul 3, 2009)
I visit every time I am in Austin (which is often) and it's often the highlight of my trip. It does make me a little sad, though, because there is *nothing* like it anywhere in Del., or even in Philly. The vendors, the food, the music, the whole vibe - just outstanding!
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Elyse S. (Jul 3, 2009)
Well organized. Extremely fresh produce with a large variety of choices. Fresh coffee's and baked goods are the best anywhere in Austin. Sunset Valley Market has a large variety of artisans who are consistent and devoted to the quality of the market. Elyse Sens, shopper and artisan at the market.
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Kimberly L. (Jul 3, 2009)
Huge variety, incredible local kombucha- Buddha's Brew, tons of fresh vegies, lots of regulars make this a weekly event- the highlight of our week.
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Kelly H. (Jul 3, 2009)
easy access, alot to choose from, great atmosphere and spirit---wish it could be open more!!
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Jack R. (Jul 3, 2009)
This market is a gathering of organic farmers and pasture fed ranchers from our area. With the local musicians, artists and craftsmen and bakers this is truly a joyous place to shop. If you think Texas doesn't get it visit this market and you will be enlightened.
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Kay F. (Jul 3, 2009)
Wonderful variety. Great sustainables and organics. Love Gundermann's. Great vendors and community spirit. Health conscious patrons. Music, Edibles on the spot. Regulars who are appreciated. Farmers who work hard to grow delicious produce.
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Sharon G. (Jul 3, 2009)
I love the local farmers produce. You can taste the freshness of the vegetables and fruit. It is so hard to find grass fed meat and Sunset Valley Farmers Market actually has a vendor that provides this for me and my family.
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Catherine H. (Jul 3, 2009)
I think now more than ever it is important to the environment and our society to buy from our local farmers. You are guaranteed the freshest produce that leaves the smallest carbon foot print. Sunset Valley Farmer's Market has great parking and is very kid friendly. The farmers are knowledgeable and friendly.
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Cindy H. (Jul 3, 2009)
My five-year-old grandson and I are regular customers of this wonderful farmers' market. Our favorite Saturday-morning thing to do is buy our tomatoes and other great veggies, then have a seat and listen to the live music - or sometimes to dance to it. Whenever we pass the location during the week, he always asks if we are going there now.
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linda L. (Jul 1, 2009)
Varied fresh organic produce dominates the market. A few other things like locally preserved foods, handmade soap, etc. Feels like a farmers market and not a saturday fair w/too many other things going on so its easy to shop for what you need food wise and not have to wade through a crowd of event go-ers and people just hanging out.
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Mary W. (Jul 1, 2009)
I arrange my Saturday mornings around the Farmers Market. Nothing gets in the way of my weeks veggie shopping at the market.
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Jean L. (Jul 1, 2009)
First, my favorite reason to go there: Organic locally grown non-GMO* produce including greens, squash, tomatoes, lettuces, beans, beets, potatos, green beans, blackberries, blueberries, melons, tangerines, pecans, edible flowers, herbs, peaches and grapefruit, oranges, figs, and apples in season. I really try to keep my body free of "altered" foods and Sunset Valley Farmer's Market really helps me with that. And the people are so friendly and helpful. I always learn new things whan I go there. They are great!
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Jeanne E. (Jun 29, 2009)
Fresh, varied, delicious veggies, fruits, homemade prepared foods & crafts. Wonderful vendors & family entertainment.
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Jack O. (Jun 28, 2009)
Great quality, great, Austin weird patients and great music combine to make my Saturday mornings, while working in Austin, a great entertainment value. Good show!
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nicole R. (Jun 27, 2009)
fresh fruit practically year round. milk, cheese and meat. of course lots of great vegetables. even homemade soap. Austin Frugal Foodie
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Kay P. (Jun 27, 2009)
love the organic food that no other market has -- eggs, milk, produce -- amazing quality that must be available for us.
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Holly S. (Jun 27, 2009)
We love going there with our family and getting the unique goods and local produce.
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Margaret H. (Jun 27, 2009)
bunches of good food, wonderful cheeses, jewelry and Austin Music. Can't go wrong. P.S. my grandson recommends the face painter/balloon guy
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Claudia S. (Jun 26, 2009)
I support Sunset Valley Farmers Market because it ensures that Austin area consumers have the choice to have some of the highest quality organic food and products available to them grown in our state.
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margo r. W. (Jun 26, 2009)
all the yummy fresh fruits and veggies along with all the extra othe stuff. than-X sunset farms
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Michelle W. (Jun 26, 2009)
Organic, no chemicals, no hormones, grass eating food sources...fresh flowers, fun things to do and to look at and play with, nice place to meet for the first time, good first date meeting place, unique and interesting people i
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Debbie A. (Jun 26, 2009)
In my effort to eat more healty, I prefer the farmers market over the Big store as I don't feel so overwhelmed. Besides, the people are more colorful and animals are allowed!
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Chris H. (Jun 26, 2009)
I enjoy going to the farmers market and getting my vegetables and fruit straight from the growers. SVFM has an excellent selection and great atmosphere.
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Jena G. (Jun 26, 2009)
Sunset Valley Farmers Market has the largest selection of fresh produce and a wonderful local artist's presence. There is local music each week, beautiful jewelry, pottery and crafts. I love buying from the human that made it! The sounds and smells are worth the heat every week! You can even have a poem typed on the spot while you shop by a local poet! What more could you ever want??? SHOP LOCAL & FEEL FANTASTIC!!!
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Debbie G. (Jun 26, 2009)
The food is THE BEST, the farmer's are THE SWEETEST AND FRIENDLIEST, the variety is AWESOME and mostly, I could not live without it AND I would not be as healthy if I did! THANKS SUNSET VALLEY FARMER'S MARKET
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Amy T. (Jun 26, 2009)
I love the Sunset Valley Farmer's Market! The variety of produce and other products is amazing, and I always find a few treasures every time I go. Last week, for example, I found one of the most perfect, tasty melons I've ever had in my life. The music is great, the coffee is great, the vendors are very friendly and offer great products. After buying produce at the SVFM, nothing at the grocery store ever compares.
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Mary Lou H. (Jun 26, 2009)
The vendors are reputable and stand behind their crops. I have gone most Saturdays and have always been satisfied, more than satisfied with the produce and vegetables I purchase. The taste is superb compared to the grocery buys. It's healthier; tastier; and the appearance of the products themselves will tell the story. You can just see the vitamins and minerals is the crops.
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moira D. (Jun 26, 2009)
Sunset Valley Farmers Market requires that all products are actually made by the vendors. It is all non toxic and free of dangerous chemicals. It is fun with music and acts and kids and books and people from all walks of life. It is true 'Austin' in that it is genuine and positive. It is not just a shopping trip to go there, it is a real community experience!
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