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.

After the past few years of delays, cancellations and safety modifications, market season is back in full force this year. 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. 

Bernice Garden Farmers Market

When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sundays March through October, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. November through February

Where: The Bernice Garden, 1402 S. Main St.

501.410.3938 | desk@thebernicegarden.org 

thebernicegarden.org | Facebook | Instagram

  

Ferndale Farmers Market

Opening day: May 6

When: 9 a.m. - noon on Saturdays, May through October

Where: Ferndale Extension Building, 27021 Kanis Road

501.838.5792 | ferndaleareafarmersmarkets@gmail.com

Facebook | Instagram

 

Hillcrest Farmers Market

When: 7-11 a.m. on Saturdays May through September, 8-11 a.m. October through April

Where: Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501.661.1129 | hfm@phbclr.com

phbclr.com/farmers-marketFacebook

 

Little Rock Farmers Market

Opening day: May 6

When: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays through Sept. 2

Where: River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave.

501.376.4781 | farmersmarket@littlerock.com

rivermarket.info | Facebook  

 

St. Joseph Farm Stand

When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays

Where: 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock

501.482.1908 | farmstand@stjosephcenter.org

farmstand.stjosephcenter.org | Facebook | Instagram

 

University District Farmers Market

Opening day: May 6

When: 8 a.m. - noon on Saturdays through Oct. 14

Where: Oak Forest Community Garden, 2600 S. Monroe St.

501.916.3536 | blallen@ualr.edu

ualr.edu/universitydistrict | Facebook | Instagram

 

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 Market

501.396.9952 | littlerockfoodclub@gmail.com

littlerock.localfoodmarketplace.com | Facebook | Instagram

 

The Bramble Market

9325 Ferndale Cut Off Road

501.350.7430 | thebramblemarket501@gmail.com

thebramblemarket.com | Facebook | Instagram

The Bramble will close permanently at the end of May. Watch the announcement video here.

 

FareMarket 

501.914.8188 | support@faremarketlr.com

faremarketlr.com

Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

 

The Filling Station

3623 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock

501.246.9750 | thefillingstationnlr@gmail.com

the-filling-station-nlr.business.site | Facebook | Instagram 

 

Me & McGee Market

10409 US-70, North Little Rock

501.355.6222 | meandmcgeemarket@gmail.com

meandmcgeemarket.comFacebook | Instagram

 

The Nurserie Farm & Garden Market

7901 Stagecoach Road

501.438.0808 | thenurserie@gmail.com

thenurserie.comFacebook | Instagram

 

Urbana Farmstead

2400 Kerrie Drive

501.366.9817 | mywine64@gmail.com

urbanafarmstead.com

Facebook | TwitterInstagram 

 

TBD:

The following markets have yet to confirm a 2023 season, but keep an eye on their socials for updates.

Dunbar Garden Market

When: traditionally 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesdays through October/November, and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sundays through September

Where: Dunbar Garden, 1720 S. Chester St.

501.244.9200 | dunbarcommunitygarden@gmail.com

dunbargarden.org | Facebook | Instagram

 

Market on Merrill

When: traditionally 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursdays through September

Where: 1525 Merrill Drive

501.954.7771 | bamboo@icm-inc.org

Facebook 

 

Westover Hills Farmers Market

When: traditionally 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays, May through September

Where: Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd. 

501.663.6383 | westoverhillsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

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And closing out with some sad news, the Argenta Farmers Market (formerly Dogtown Farmers Market) is closing up shop for good. Read the announcement here.

 

Have updates to any of our info? Let us know at info@littlerocksoiree.com.