The Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market (LDFM) was officially created in 2014 and grew out of the years of experience and effort of the Lubbock Downtown Art Market (DAM). The DAM has been connecting local producers and consumers of art for years. In addition, fresh produce and some local foods had always been available. In 2014 the DAM was moved to be a part of the First Friday Art Trail at the Tornado Gallery, and the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market (LDFM) was officially born.

Expanding on this long journey of connecting local producers (of art, crafts, and food) with local consumers, 2014 was special as the inaugural year for the LDFM.