Dallas Farmers Market Stakeholders Association

06/04/2026

Hello Neighbors and Members,

Downtown Dallas, Inc. will be having an open house and budget presentation this afternoon starting at 4:30 PM. Please see below for more details. Hope to see you there!

06/03/2026

Neighbors & Members,

The last 48 hours have been a lot for our downtown community, but the FMSA is actively working to make sure your concerns and interests have a seat at the table.

A few updates:

📬 Our June newsletter is out — if you haven’t seen it yet, check your inbox.

🎙️ Thank you to everyone who showed up or spoke at this morning’s City Council briefing. Your voices matter, and it shows.

🏀 On the Mavs & Stars — some members of the City Council recognize the urgency and impact. Losing both franchises would be a serious blow to the economic engine that powers our urban core. Council Member Maxie Johnson (District 4 – Oak Cliff) is hosting a press conference tomorrow to address exactly that. Details attached.

📅 Thursday, June 4 | 9:00 AM
📍 Dallas City Hall – Flag Room

If your schedule allows, we encourage you to attend and show your support.

05/19/2026

Reminder and some updates ahead of Tuesday's gathering, this one is not to be missed.

🏛️ Tomorrow's Main Focus: The Future of City Hall, What to Do with the Dead Zone South of Downtown, and What the Future of the Urban Core and the Farmers Market May Look Like.

We'll be opening the floor for a community conversation on the topics listed above. Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings will be joining us to share insights from his Say Yes to Downtown initiative and offer his perspective on downtown's future. He'll also be taking some questions from the group.

See y'all tomorrow!

Join us this Tuesday for our May member meeting!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Dallas Farmers Market
Near Storytellers Bookstore and Nammi Vietnamese Restaurant, by the Harwood Entrance

05/17/2026

Join us this Tuesday for our May member meeting!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Dallas Farmers Market
Near Storytellers Bookstore and Nammi Vietnamese Restaurant, by the Harwood Entrance

05/13/2026

Hi Neighbors,

A couple things to share with you today. Our FMSA May meeting is scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday, May 19th at 6 PM. Full details will be sent out later this week, but mark your calendars!

Also, Citizen Homelessness Commission for District 2, our district, will be conducting a neighborhood cleanup event this Saturday 12 PM to 2 PM. Great neighborhoods don't happen by accident, they're built by the people who show up. 🌱 Come spend a couple of hours with your neighbors, give back to our community, and help keep Downtown Dallas beautiful! Details on where to meet are below. This is also great opportunity to speak with district representatives about this area of downtown and the barriers that it currently faces.

05/09/2026

📣 FMSA Business Owner Members — If you're planning some FIFA related events at your downtown business or are interested in getting involved with FIFA events coming to Downtown Dallas, you'll want to catch one of these upcoming Q&A Open Office Hours hosted by DDI at the Joule Hotel by WEEKEND COFFEE lobby. 🎉⚽
Stop by to ask questions, learn what's coming, and explore opportunities for your business!
🗓️ Open Office Hours Schedule:
📅 Monday, May 11th | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📅 Thursday, May 14th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Friday, May 15th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Joule Hotel — WEEKEND COFFEE Lobby

🙋 Want to participate in FIFA events?
Fill out the interest form below to let organizers know what your business is thinking! Spots are not guaranteed, and some activations may require a fee. They're prioritizing fun, engaging experiences like face painting, photo booths, performances, craft tables, and more.
👉 Sign up here:

Downtown Dallas, Inc. will be hosting multiple activations throughout our FIFA World Cup and we have the following activations to invite your Downtown Dallas business to participate, if outside of the footprint. We're searching for activations that will be highly engaging through fun photo ops, give...

05/07/2026

Hello Members,

There will be a community meeting on the digital kiosks and their proposed location this evening at the public library downtown. See details below if you’re interested.

05/05/2026

FMSA members — your May newsletter is in your inbox! This month's edition is packed with updates you won't want to miss, including:
🏗️ New multi-family development coming to our neighborhood
🚴 A major community event with road closure heads up
👋 A farewell to a beloved market neighbor
📋 Your FMSA Monthly Stakeholders Meeting date
💼 Small business resources ahead of FIFA

Check your inbox for all the details! Not subscribed yet? Drop a comment or DM us to get on the list. 🌱

04/21/2026

Don’t forget our FMSA meeting is today! 6 PM at the Farmers Market. Details below. Also, deadline to sign up to speak at tomorrow’s City Council meeting is 5 PM today. If you want your voice heard on street feedings and how they impact our community be sure you sign up to speak! Link to do so can be found below.

📣 April FMSA Meeting

Join us this Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 PM at the Dallas Farmers Market (Harwood Entrance, near Storytellers Bookstore & Nammi).

Our neighborhood is on the agenda this month as decisions are being made at council that directly impact our community, with or without us. Let’s make sure it’s with us.

We’ll be discussing:
🔹 The City’s plan to rename Cesar Chavez Blvd — and how residents can get involved before it’s decided for us
🔹 A call for artists to help design street sign toppers that reflect our neighborhood’s identity
🔹 City Hall updates — what could happen to the surrounding “dead zone” as the City weighs preservation
🔹 Food distribution ordinance amendments — Dallas City Council votes Wednesday, April 22nd on permit and clean up requirements for street feeding organizations.

Meeting Details:
📅 Tuesday, April 21st
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Dallas Farmers Market — Harwood Entrance

Stay informed. Show up. Shape your neighborhood. See you there! 🌱

04/18/2026

📣 April FMSA Meeting

Join us this Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 PM at the Dallas Farmers Market (Harwood Entrance, near Storytellers Bookstore & Nammi).

Our neighborhood is on the agenda this month as decisions are being made at council that directly impact our community, with or without us. Let’s make sure it’s with us.

We’ll be discussing:
🔹 The City’s plan to rename Cesar Chavez Blvd — and how residents can get involved before it’s decided for us
🔹 A call for artists to help design street sign toppers that reflect our neighborhood’s identity
🔹 City Hall updates — what could happen to the surrounding “dead zone” as the City weighs preservation
🔹 Food distribution ordinance amendments — Dallas City Council votes Wednesday, April 22nd on permit and clean up requirements for street feeding organizations.

Meeting Details:
📅 Tuesday, April 21st
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Dallas Farmers Market — Harwood Entrance

Stay informed. Show up. Shape your neighborhood. See you there! 🌱