Love at First Crunch: Papa’s Pickles Are Stealing Hearts at the Farmers Market

Why Your Next Jar of Pickles Should Come from Papa’s (and Where to Find Them)

This post is sponsored by Jenna Pecor, your Grand Prairie Seniors Real Estate Specialist, who loves sponsoring local businesses in Grand Prairie. Would you like to sponsor a post about a local business? Email facesofgrandprairie@gmail.com.

If you’ve ever opened a jar of pickles and felt like something was missing—flavor, crunch, soul—you haven’t tried Papa’s Pickles yet.

Every batch is hand-packed with love by Ricky and Kim Proffer, the dynamic duo behind this small but mighty local business. Their pickles are bold, briny, and bursting with flavor that tastes like summer in a jar. From classic dills to spicy spears and unique seasonal blends, there’s something for every pickle lover (or soon-to-be convert).

But Papa’s Pickles aren’t just about what’s in the jar. They’re about community—and that’s where the Grand Prairie Farmers Market comes in.

Every Saturday, you’ll find Kim and Ricky under the tent, chatting with regulars, sharing samples, and spreading the gospel of good pickles. The farmers market isn’t just where you pick up produce—it’s where you connect with the people who grow, make, and care deeply about what you eat. And Papa’s Pickles is a perfect example of that spirit.

So next time you’re wandering the market, skip the grocery aisle version and head straight to Papa’s. Support a local business, taste the difference, and maybe even take home a second jar—because the first one won’t last long (especially not with this fan around!).

Catch Papa’s Pickles and other amazing local businesses every Saturday from 8 am - 1 PM at the Grand Prairie Farmers market from now until mid-December. Are you a vendor at the Market who’d love to be featured on the Faces of Grand Prairie? Send an email to facesofgrandprairie@gmail.com.