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 two years of delays, cancellations and safety modifications, market season is back in full force this year (at least for now). 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 (formerly Dogtown)
Opening day: April 9
When: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 15
Where: 410 Main St., North Little Rock
501.747.0610 | argentamarketmgr@gmail.com
argentadistrict.org | Facebook | Instagram
Bernice Garden Farmers Market
Opening day: April 17
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sundays through November
Where: The Bernice Garden, 1402 S. Main St.
501.410.3938 | fm@thebernicegarden.org
thebernicegarden.org | Facebook | Instagram
Dunbar Garden Market
Opening day: April 20
When: 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
Ferndale Farmers Market
Opening day: June 4
When: 9 a.m. - noon on Saturdays, June through October
Where: Ferndale Extension Building, 27021 Kanis Road
501.838.5792 | ferndaleareafarmersmarkets@gmail.com
Hillcrest Farmers Market
When: 7-10 a.m. on Saturdays year round
Where: Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd.
501.661.1129 | hfm@phbclr.com
Little Rock Farmers Market
Opening day: May 7
When: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays through Sept. 3
Where: River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave.
501.320.3500
St. Joseph Farm Stand
When: online order pickup 4-6 p.m. on Fridays, market 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays
Where: 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock
501.482.1908 | farmstand@stjosephcenter.org
stjosephcenter.square.site | Facebook | Instagram
White Water Market
*Currently on pause*
When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays
Where: The White Water Tavern, 2500 W. Seventh St.
501.375.8400 | whitewatertavernmarket@gmail.com
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
FareMarket
501.353.2767 | support@faremarketlr.com
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.com | Facebook | Instagram
The Nurserie Farm & Garden Market
7901 Stagecoach Road
501.438.0808 | thenurserie@gmail.com
Urbana Farmstead
2400 Kerrie Drive
501.366.9817 | mywine64@gmail.com
TBD:
The following markets have yet to confirm a 2022 season, but keep an eye on their socials for updates.
Market on Merrill
When: traditionally 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursdays through September
Where: 1525 Merrill Drive
501.351.4131
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
Have updates to any of our info? Let us know at info@littlerocksoiree.com.
