east austin urban farm tour

"The Little Farm in the City"   Feeding Au stin Since 1841   MARKET H OURS: Wednesday thru Saturday 8am-1pm

Welcome to historic   boggy creek farm, take a step back in time & walk the grounds of austin's oldest modern-day urban farm. using regenerative, no-till, sustainable practices to grow vegetables and fruits, we are nurturing the planet and you  ~~~ republic of tx president sam houston attended a wedding supper in the historic farmhouse in 1841 ~~~ the market offers a great variety of vegetables year-round, grown in fields just steps away, for the freshest farm to table experience also available are great selections of meats, dairy, breads & more, all grown and produced locally. support small, local businesses .

Our Founder

The fight to save family farms isn't just about farmers.

It's about making sure that there is a safe and healthy food supply for all of us.

-Willie Nelson-

Watch the video below for a glimpse of The Little Farm in the City

*market sched ule*, wednesdays thru saturdays, 8am to 1pm ,  (august : wednesdays and saturdays only), the early bird gets the worm availability will change throughout the week and during each market day., please note that:, *we are not a "pick your own" farm   *we do not grow strawberries, *we do not raise animals to sell, ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~.

In the Market :

Harvests occur in early mornings so availability is subject

to change throughout the day and the week;  call if you are only coming for something specific  to make sure we have it in stock:

512-920-2310

From the field.

~NIGHTSHADES ~

Heirlooms (limited)

Slicers (limited)

Jedi Jalapeno​

Purple Jalapeno

Jimmy Nardello (Mild)

Bulgarian Carrot (Hot)

Green & Red

~ LETTUCE  & CHICORIES (limited) ~

Lettuce Heads

Indigo Radicchio 

Dandelion Greens

~GREENS ~ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Swiss Chard

Lamb's Quarter (Native)

Amaranth (Native)

~CUCURBITS ~

Cucumbers (limited)

Squash + Zucchini (limited)

~ROOTS ~ ​ ​

Radishes ​ ​

Hakurei Turnips

Red La Soda

~ALLIUMS~ ​ ​

~FRUIT~ ​ ​

Rio Red Grapefruit

Fredericksburg Peaches

~HERBS~ ​ ​ ​

Italian Basil

French Sorrel

~FLORAL FANTASIES~

featuring bre athtaking

Snapdragons, Zinnias, Sunflowers & more  by Carol Ann

- Plus, Nasturtiums - edible flowers!

In the Freezer

         Geosmin Regernative 

           South Austin, TX  ​

        ~CHICKEN~ ​​​​

Boneless/Skinless Breasts

Thigh Leg Qua r ters

Livers, Hearts, Feet

Dear Run Land & Cattle Company

     Buda, TX

~LONGHORN BEEF~

Lower in saturated fat than most beef, lower in calories and cholesterol than chicken, tender and great tasting. Longhorn cattle are “naturally lean.”

Tenderloin 

Mixed Bones

Roam Ranch/Force of Nature

  Fredericksburg, TX

Ancestral Blend: Ground w/ a touch of heart & liver added

Ribeye 

Steak Medallions

~ELK~  

~WILD BOAR~  

    Central Texas Regenerative Lamb

           Gatesville, TX    

   ~FRESH LAMB~

~FRESHLY FROZEN  LAMB~ ​​​​

Racks of Ribs

Smoked Sausage

Occasionally Leg of Lamb and too!

other cuts by order

Loncito's Peaceful Pork

  South Texas

Italian Sausage

Pan Pork Sausage

Smoked, Seasoned Ham

On the Counter

~HONEY, JAMS, PRESERVES, SUGARS~

Confituras: Seasonal, Local, Small Batch Jams, Preserves

Johnny Bee Good:   Local Raw Honey

~~PECANS~~  

Pawnee Pecans fresh from Fredericksburg, TX

Large sized pecan with a rich, buttery flavor! Raw and Roasted

~FRESH EGGS~

from the hens of Boggy Creek Farm

availability fluctuates w/ the seasons

~COFFEE-Organic~

Texas Coffee Traders - Austin, TX

​Breakfast Blend-light bodied

Gato Negro-medium bodied

~OIL & VINEGAR~

Texas Hill Country Olive Co.

Dripping Springs, TX 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Balsamic Vinegar

Fig Balsamic Vinegar

White Vinegar

Gourmet Texas Pasta

Round Rock, TX 

Several Varieties & Flavors Available

100% Whole Wheat

Made With Fresh Vegetables and Herbs

The Sourdough Project

Austin, TX 

Varieties include: Sea Salt +  Everything   + Graham

Made With Organic EEVO and Pure Sea Salt

Cold Fermented 

GIFT CARDS!

PHYSICAL CARDS

at Farmstand Checkout Counter

~SALSA MACHA~

Ensenada Salsas  - Austin, TX ​

In the Cooler

Mill-King-  ​ low-temp pasteurized, non- homogenized milk without hormones or antibiotics.

McGregor, TX.

Whole Milk-1/2 gallon  

Goatilicious - New Braunfels, TX

Chèvre  & Quark (many varieties)

Cajeta! 

Lira Rossa Italian Cheese -  Moulton, TX 

Variety of raw cheeses made with milk from Four E Dairy, stewards of pasture-fed Jersey Cows

Dos Lunas Artisan Cheese

-Austin, TX

Specially aged raw cow’s milk cheese, vegetarian from vegetable rennet and Non GMO.Our Raw Milk is 100% from A2/A2 Jersey Cows

Soy-Free, Organic

Coyote Creek Farm-  Elgin, TX

Shirttail Creek Farm - Brenham, TX

Texas Rain Water - Smithville, TX​

Rambler Sparkling Water - Austin, TX

St. Elmo Brewing Hop Water - Austin, TX

Big Hat Spirits:  Kombucha Mocktails - Austin, TX

Buddy's Boutique

T-Shirts (Toddler | Youth | Adult) 

Adult Hoo dies

Aprons  

BCF Patches

Books: Stories from the Henhouse by  CAROL ANN SAYLE

Hand-Made Pottery by Barbara the Potter

Fredericksburg Farms  ​

​Goatilicious-Natural Scented Soaps

NEW: Notecards featuring Carol Ann's Paintings!

Other Gift Items

  Photo Album

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~before you go~, bags at the market : we are eliminating plastic produce bags and encourage you to ~bring your own reusable bags~ we will also have compostable produce bags available. ~~~~~~~~~~~.

No  Unleashed DOGS~Pack in/Pack Out (Poop Bags)

No  Smoking

No  Self-Harvesting of Crops

No  Entry to the Growing Fields

No  Entry into the Hen House

No  Climbing onto Tractors, Equipment or Porches

No  Phone Calls in  the  Market

Park  Bikes in the Bike Rack

Please Note:

There have been several false sources online ( scammers ) claiming to sell large birds (emus, ostriches, peafowl) from our address, but that is not something we offer. we do not sell any animals or birds (no goats, sheep, pigs, etc.).   we are not   a 'pick-your-own' farm. our professional harvesters select the best for you and it will be available in our on-site market.  we also do not grow strawberries anymore., come early for the best selection park on the farm. bring your family. check out the fields and the hen house.

PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED Credit Cards * Apple Pay Cash ** Checks Gift Cards * 3% Processing fee associated w/ all  credit card transactions **Change on cash transactions may be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel, dime, quarter or dollar based on what is available in the cash box. 

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Miscellaneous

East austin urban farm tour 2018.

Posted on March 22, 2018 February 23, 2024|

With Proceeds Benefiting FARFA

The 9th annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour is set for Sunday, April 15. Don’t miss this “sip, eat, and stroll event” that takes place on four working urban farms: Boggy Creek Farm , Hausbar Farms , Rain Lily Farm , and Springdale Farm .

Tickets sell-out quickly, so order yours now !

All four farms, which are within walking/biking distance of each other, will offer chances to get to know the farmers and their animals plus learn how they grow healthy foods for the Austin community. And each farm will feature bites and sips of delicious samplings from local chefs, mixologists, brewers, and wine merchants.

Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance so we can continue our work to advocate for small-scale farmers and ranchers.

This year’s East Austin Farm Tour is presented by  Farmhouse Delivery . 

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Farming Our Backyard

East side farms open their doors — and fields — for the east austin urban farm tour.

Living in Austin, we can enjoy farm life without ever leaving the city limits. On Sunday, April 13, four vibrant farms in the heart of the city will play host to the annual East Austin Urban Farm Tour .

Boggy Creek Farm, HausBar Farms, Rain Lily Farm and Springdale Farm, located within easy walking distance of each other in the Govalle neighborhood, will lead guided tours of the farms, all while sharing their experiences and wisdom. Guests can stroll the fields, sample food, meet the animals and pepper the farmers with questions about successful growing techniques to use at home.

“This is our way to spread the word about urban farms, educate the public and showcase the work that we do,” said Paula Foore of Springdale Farm. “We like to think it’s all about the tour, but we know people are also coming to taste the amazing food from the talented chefs we work with during the tour and all year long.”

“This is our way to spread the word about urban farms, educate the public and showcase the work that we do,” said Paula Foore of Springdale Farm.

Each farm will offer tasty samples from several restaurants, food artisans and beverage vendors. Popular restaurants Bufalina, Café Josie, Driskill Grill, Eden East, Fabi + Rosi, Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon, Hillside Farmacy, Jeffrey’s, Josephine House, Kome Sushi Kitchen, Lenoir, Olive & June, Qui and Wink will serve small bites made with farm-fresh products.

Not to be outdone, local breweries, distilleries and wine shops including Live Oak Brewing, Hops & Grain, Dripping Springs Vodka, Treaty Oak Distilling Company and The Vineyard at Florence will also be on hand with samples of their libations.

Proceeds from the tour benefit the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, a national organization that supports independent family farmers and protects a healthy and productive food supply for American consumers.

“As farmers, we spend most of our time in the fields and selling our produce. We don’t have much time and availability to get organized politically, and FARFA serves as our voice on important issues,” says Foore.

The East Austin Urban Tour is a rain or shine event, and purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended, especially considering the tour has sold out the last two years.

East Austin Urban Farm Tour Sunday, April 13, 1 pm- 5 pm. Tickets are $50; children under 10 are free. Tickets are available here .

Boggy Creek Farm : 3414 Lyons Road, Austin, TX 78702 HausBar Farms : 3300 Govalle Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 Rain Lily Farm : 914 Shady Lane, Austin, TX 78702 Springdale Farm : 755 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78702

Meet the chickens on Springdale Farm.

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While Memorial Day weekend always feels like the first big celebration of summer, one East Austin bar is keeping the party going. On Wednesday, May 29, Dainty Dillo will host a dog party in celebration of National Pet Month.

Taking over the former Tillery Kitchen and Bar space at 3201 East Cesar Chavez St., Dainty Dillo opened in February 2024 as an offshoot of the popular South Austin concept, Armadillo Den. The expansive patio is a perfect venue for events, and the Dog Day party promises to be a fun time for both human and animal attendees.

Kicking off at 6 pm and ending at 9 pm, the event is a great chance to sample the bar’s locally sourced beer, wine, and cocktails as well as its shareable menu of sandwiches, snacks, and salads.

Meanwhile, furry companions can be pampered by the pet-related vendors on site. Booths include: locally-designed dog hats, bowls, and specialty robes (“WraPups”) from Dogsht; greeting cards, prints, and more dog-patterned stationery from Just Right Dog Design Co; handmade dog treats from the Pawstin Barkery; dog food, daycare, treats, and discounts on spa services from Barkin Creek Dog Kitchen + Bath; and leashes, collars, and clothing from Furever Grateful.

Best of all, guests who don’t already have their own furry companion (or are looking to add to the family) will have a chance to adopt a new furever friend from Rescue PAC , a Central Texas-based canine rescue nonprofit organization.

No tickets are required for the event, and entry is free and open to the public.

• Tour de Farm 2024 Rescheduled

Wednesday, May 15 , 5:30 – 9 p.m. @ Meanwhile Brewing + Urban Roots South Austin Farm 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744

UPDATE: With the highest regard for the safety for our participants and staff, we must reschedule Tour de Farm for Wednesday, May 15 at Meanwhile Brewing. The rescheduled event will take place from 5:30 – 9 p.m., and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding and realize that this change of plans may create barriers for you to attend Tour de Farm on May 15. Please don’t hesitate to contact our team with any questions or concerns (you can reach out to [email protected]).

The fields are greening, the birds are singing, and it’s time for our one-of-a-kind event in support of all we do at Urban Roots; Tour de Farm! It’s an evening of conversation, inspiration, and delicious food + libations – all supporting youth leadership and food equity work at Urban Roots. 

Single tickets and table sponsorships are now available , so please join us for Tour de Farm on Wed., May 15 at Meanwhile Brewing!  

This year’s event highlights will include:

• Youth-led tours of our South Austin farm + fresh tastings and sips for the stroll
• A spring-fresh, family-style meal from local chefs paired with craft brews + delectable cocktails/mocktails 
• Unique Raffle + live-auction prizes/packages (always fun to bid/win!)
• A Food Equity Vision Board to share hopes and ideas for food futures in our community, sure to spark inspired conversations. 
• Our first annual community awards, recognition for those exceptionally committed to furthering our mission!

And, of course, our favorite highlight is the glow-y feeling of supporting Urban Roots’ youth leadership and food access programs with your attendance and participation! 

We can’t wait to celebrate food access and youth leadership with you on Wed., May 1 at Meanwhile Brewing! 

Photos by Lauren Slusher

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