Let’s be honest, it’s been a rough week for Dallas sports fans, so in an effort to provide a healthy distraction, we’d like to offer up a plethora of excellent options for eating your feelings during this weekend’s Super Bowl extravaganza. From meats and marinades to charcuterie board must-haves and tamales, the Dallas Farmers Market is here for you.

Not sure what to serve? Find inspiration at 2 O’clock Tasting –

Saturday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m. is Grilled Sausage from Hendrix Farms featuring homemade mustards from Charlie’s Mustard

Sunday, February 9th at 2:00 p.m. is Queso with Ground Bison from Dresden Specialty Meats

Then gather all the locally sourced ingredients from The Shed –

Meats

  • Steaks, beef sausage, beef sticks
  • 413 Farm
  • Dresden Specialty Meats (Sunday Only)
  • Gabriel Ranch
  • Hendrix Family Farms
  • JuHa Ranch (Saturday Only)
  • Texas Forest Farm
  • Chicken
  • 413 Farm
  • Hendrix Family Farms

Rubs and Marinades

  • Gaia’s Cuisine
  • Rika’s Marinade

Snacks

  • Brockhouse Jerky – jerky
  • Brothers Products – middle eastern dips, pitas, chips
  • Pepperona Peppers – freeze dried veggies, hot sauces
  • Porch Swing Iced Tea – iced tea and lemonade
  • Rana’s Corner – middle eastern snacks and snack mixes
  • Texas Curds – cheeses
  • T-Rex Pickles – pickled veggies

Tamales and salsas

  • Becerras Tamales – select tamales and a variety of salsas

If you’re more in the mood to have someone else take care of the cooking, please give a warm DFM welcome to Hurtado Barbeque. New to our neighborhood, but not new to the DFW area, Hurtado’s menu is well-known for its flavorful dishes that will satisfy any barbeque connoisseur. Stop by before the big game for bulk meats, platters, and family-size sides. If you’re having a houseful, let Hurtado cater your parties of 25 or larger. Come experience why Hurtado Barbecue is one of the fastest growing independently owned barbecue brands in Texas.

For those looking a bit further down the calendar, we are the answer to every Valentine’s Day question – chocolates, flowers, candles, as well as all the makings for a love-filled meal. Or surprise your special someone with tickets to Texas Harvest Wine Tasting happening Saturday, February 15th. It’s the perfect event for a Valentine’s date, Galentine’s gathering or friend hangout. Enjoy sipping through 20 tastings from 12 wineries, meet growers, taste limited-release and exclusive vintages, explore exquisite pairings matched perfectly to your wines, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the grape growing process in Texas vineyards. Once you’ve found the perfect wine, take it to the next level with spot-on pairings curated by Boards & Vine. Add on a handcrafted charcuterie specifically designed to highlight the tasting notes of wines found at the Texas Wine Tasting. Choose from cups, boxes, chocolate boxes, heart shaped boards, and 9×9 boxes! Boards & Vine Charcuteries include specialty cheese, aged meats, chocolates and fresh fruit. Pre-order yours here by clicking on “tickets.”

Courtney Istre (musician) will entertain on Saturday, February 8th  from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and Dean Ray (musician) on Sunday, February 9th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

There will also be football coloring sheets for the Kids’ Activity from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on both days.

No matter what brings you to the Dallas Farmers Market, come and enjoy the community. At least we can all find happiness together in the fact that we don’t have to worry about the Cowboys breaking our hearts this weekend.