One of our favorite parts of the warmer seasons is the chance to get outside and enjoy the local farmers markets. Being The Natural State has its perks, and the array of fresh food at our fingertips is definitely one of them.
Keep reading to find out where you can enjoy the freshest eats around.
Weekly Markets:
Some seasonal and some year-round, these are the markets you know and love.
Argenta Farmers Market
Opening day: April 30
When: 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursdays through fall
Where: Flyway Brewing, 314 Maple St., North Little Rock
Note: This is the next iteration of the St. Joseph Farm Stand after last year’s devastating fire at the St. Joseph Center of Arkansas.
Bernice Garden Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sundays through November
Where: The Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St.
501.410.3938 | [email protected]
thebernicegarden.org | Facebook | Instagram
Dunbar Garden Market
Opening day: TBA
When: Traditionally 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesdays through fall
Where: Dunbar Garden, 1800 S. Chester St.
501.244.9200 | [email protected]
dunbargarden.org | Facebook | Instagram
Ferndale Farmers Market
Opening day: TBA
When: 9 a.m. – noon on Saturdays, May through October
Where: Ferndale Extension Building, 27021 Kanis Road
501.838.5792 | [email protected]
Hillcrest Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m. – noon on Saturdays May through September, 7-11 a.m. October through April
Where: Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd.
501.661.1129 | [email protected]
phbclr.com/farmers-market | Facebook | Instagram
Little Rock Farmers Market
Opening day: May 16
When: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturdays through Aug. 1
Where: River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave.
501.320.3500 | [email protected]
University District Farmers Market
Opening day: May 2
When: 8 a.m. – noon on Saturdays through Oct. 10
Where: Oak Forest Community Garden, 2600 S. Monroe St.
oakforestcommunitygarden.org | Facebook | Instagram
West Little Rock Farmers Market
Opening day: April 18
When: 8 a.m. – noon on Saturdays through October
Where: Breckenridge Village, 10301 North Rodney Parham Road
westlittlerockfarmersmarket.org | Facebook | Instagram
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Shops & Services Offering Local Produce:
Busy schedule? These folks have more regular operating hours and even some ordering/delivery options.
Arkansas Local Food Network Online Farmers Market
501.396.9952 | [email protected]
littlerock.localfoodmarketplace.com | Facebook | Instagram
Ferndale Market
27024 Kanis Road
501.559.1190 | [email protected]
ferndalemarket.toast.site | Facebook | Instagram
The Filling Station
3623 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock
501.246.9750 | [email protected]
Me & McGee Market
10409 US-70, North Little Rock
501.355.6222 | [email protected]
meandmcgeemarket.com | Facebook | Instagram
Mother Vine Market
17900 Lawson Road
501.307.1511 | [email protected]
mothervinemarket.com | Facebook | Instagram
Urbana Farmstead
2400 Kerrie Drive
501.366.9817 | [email protected]
urbanafarmstead.net | Facebook | Instagram
Plus, no word yet on the return of the Two Rivers Garden Center Farmers Market, but the Pulaski County Garden Center is up and running.
Have updates to any of our info? Let us know at [email protected].