If you’re looking for a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Fayetteville, AR, look no further than one of its finest farmers’ markets.
Drive Home With Fresh Food: Visit the Fayetteville, AR Farmers’ Market
Why Is It One of the Most Famous Farmers’ Markets?
This open-air market has been bringing local produce and goods to NWA since 1973. Farmers from four counties within 60 miles flock to the market to sell their vegetables, fruit, flowers, meat, honey, eggs, baked goods, artisanal items, jams, crafts, and more.
Everything at this hyperlocal market is all-Arkansas grown and made, which means it’s the freshest product you will find around. The market prides itself on helping to create a more healthy and environmentally friendly community.
Where Is It? When Is It Open?
Located at 21 W. Mountain St., the market is open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. April through November and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays from May through September.
Their online market offers year-round service with curbside pick-up on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the outdoor parking lot at the south end of the Fayetteville Public Library. The market also hosts holiday events and is open rain or shine, unless the weather is severe.
Who Are Some of Their Vendors?
On any given market day, you can find all kinds of freshly picked produce, fruits, and flowers, like big fat blueberries from Hatch Farm or a stunning floral arrangement from Lee Family Garden. You can grab your certified naturally grown eggs from Rutherford Farm or a rack of lamb ribs from Round Mountain Farm.
As for premade items, vendors include vegan baked goods from Eureka Vegan and artisanal ice cream flavors, like sweet basil and olive oil, from Simple + Sweet Creamery. You’ll also find gift items like leather moccasins and candles from craftsmen like Negu Leather Co. or Candles by Whitney.
Come for the Produce, Stay for the Entertainment
In addition to having access to the best fruits and vegetables around, this local attraction also offers entertainment and community. It’s a gathering place where neighbors often bump into one another and can be educated on local composting efforts.
Stop and enjoy local performers playing some tunes, meet local politicians running for office, learn about a local non-profit, or enjoy an event like Kids Day with activities like temporary tattooing, wool spinning, a scavenger hunt, and an observational bee hive.
Whatever you bring home from your trip to the market, you’ll easily be able to pack it into the car with the Volkswagen Atlas’ power liftgate rear cargo access. Stop by Crain Volkswagen of Fayetteville today to test drive the latest model. We look forward to serving you and take pride in serving every customer that walks through our door.
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