El Paso Artist and Farmers Market returns for 15th anniversary season

Nathaniel Flores

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the annual El Paso Artist and Farmer’s market returns every Saturday through September.

Vanessa Orozco, Contributor Writer • April 21, 2026

The El Paso Artist and Farmers market has returned to downtown El Paso with more vendors than ever, bringing community members to the area.

Hosted by the City of El Paso’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, the market brings together a diverse group of vendors offering products ranging from fresh food and agricultural goods to handmade arts and crafts. In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy live music and entertainment, much of which is supported by volunteers who help set up and maintain the event each week.

For local vendors, the market serves as an important platform to grow their businesses and connect with the community.

“I do workshops around town, so these markets allow people to know that I do these [hand embroidery], so that they can take the classes and add to the workshop,” Rosabril Hoyt, owner of Everyday Honey said. “It allows people to get to know my business.”

Founded in 2011, the market expanded its offerings and accessibility in 2013 following a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Today, it continues to serve as a hub for local commerce and culture.
The market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Union Plaza through September, giving residents and visitors multiple opportunities to attend.

Even after the market season ends, vendors continue to promote their businesses through social media and hosting events at other local venues.

“When there’s no market, I stay active on Instagram,” Hoyt said. “I also host workshops in coffee shops and wine bars around town, which helps me reach new audiences.”

Marketgoers, including Audrey Guillen, say the market contributes to the growing energy of downtown El Paso and encourages residents to be more locally involved.

“It’s nice to have events that bring people downtown,” Guillen said. “It’s getting a lot livelier. I was looking for something to do, and now that it’s warmer, it’s great to see something happening every Saturday.”

2026 Market Dates:

March 7, March 21
April 4, April 18
May 9, May 23
June 6, June 20
July 11
Aug. 1, Aug. 15, Aug. 29
Sept. 5, Sept. 19

Those interested in becoming vendors can apply through the El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department website and attend a required orientation.

2026 Orientation Dates:

Feb. 12
April 9
June 11
Aug. 13

The Market takes place at San Jacinto Plaza, 114 W Mills Ave. Vendors are on Mills and Main Streets.

Vanessa Orozco is a contributor writer for The Prospector and may be reached at [email protected]

About the Contributors

Vanessa Orozco, Contributor/Writer

Vanessa Orozco is a junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communications. She serves as a contributor for The Prospector and is a recipient of UTEP’s first cohort of the Excellence Scholarship. After graduation, she expects to continue pursuing journalism within government systems.

Nathaniel Flores, Staff Photographer

Nathaniel Flores is a freshman at the University of Texas at El Paso majoring in kinesiology with a minor in communications. He is a staff photographer at the Prospector. After graduation he hopes to work in the film industry while also pursuing a career as a physical therapist.