Farmers' Markets

THE GREEN MARKET is a popular outdoor farmers’ market in Hot Springs Village. Every Th ursday from 8 AM to Noon, April – November, several vendors off er quite an array of goods. In addition to freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, you’ll fi nd handmade goods, including soap, jams and jellies, pastries, lotions and creams, and more. Live music is often playing as you stroll through the market, located in Grove Park, an outdoor venue in Hot Springs Village, at 1105 DeSoto Blvd. In the event of rain, the market is held across the street under the Porte Cochere at the Woodlands Auditorium. Facebook. com/GreenMarketHSV.

Local Food. Local Art. Local Music. Local is the theme at THE HOT SPRINGS FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET. All goods are locally grown or handmade: honey from Arkansas beekeepers, fresh produce from area small farmers, herbs, eggs, fl owers, jams and jellies, baked goods, as well as artwork from area artisans, and even live music. Th is year-round market is open every Saturday from 7 AM to Noon, May-October, and 9 AM to Noon, November-April. 121 Orange St in Hot Springs. HotSpringsFarmersMarket.com

A visit to Arkansas’ capital city would not be complete without visiting the LITTLE ROCK FARMERS’ MARKET. Th is market, operating since 1996, is set up in the open-air pavilions of the River Market, overlooking Riverfront Park and the Arkansas River. Fresh produce, herbs, cakes, locally-produced honey, and jams and jellies will tempt your taste buds. But there are also artisan booths off ering handmade crafts, including candles, soap, and jewelry, to name a few. Open on Saturdays from 7 AM to 3 PM. 400 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR, 72201.

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Historic Downton Benton is the home of the FARMERS’ MARKET IN BENTON, AR. Th eir mission: “To provide access to local, sustainable, and healthy foods” to the people of central Arkansas. Th is includes local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, eggs, goat milk, jams and jellies, as well as handmade creations and crafts. You’ll enjoy strolling through the open pavilion while deciding which of the delicious foods to take home. Open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM, May through October. Located at 125 W. Ashley St in Downtown Benton. Bentonar.org/farmersmarket

Th e FARMER’S MARKET AT MIDTOWN IN BRYANT, AR, is open Saturdays from 8 AM to Noon. Lots of vendors with coff ee, tea, fresh eggs, jams, honeys, fresh produce, and homemade goods. Join friends and neighbors under the open-air pavilions (rain doesn’t stop us) and enjoy your morning by choosing fresh home-grown foods to take home to your family. You’ll also fi nd handmade crafts, and often there’s a food truck or two for delicious snacking while you’re there. Located on E. Farmers Market Street, Midtown, Bryant, AR. Midtownbryant.com

Check the Community Calendar for the next Hot Springs Village Artisan Market!