Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide - Best of NWA Top 10 Lists | April - June 2016 Issue 2

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Top 10 farmer’s markets in NWA Weekend, mid-week and some evening farmers markets take center stage in Bentonville, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale, AR. The markets treat locals and visitors alike to the local bounty including local food products like meat, produce, canned goods and arts and crafts. Additionally, many farm-to-table restaurants source from the various local farmer’s markets. One innovative farmer’s market even has an online service - place your order mid-week, and pick it up on Saturday morning.

Bella Vista

Event: Bella Vista Farmers Market Date: Sundays - April 17th - end of October 30th Time: 10 AM - 3 PM Location: Mercy Bella Vista campus, 1 Mercy Way

Description: This is first year for the Bella Vista Farmers Market, and the organizers are expecting exciting participation from the community as well as from from the local producers, crafters and vendors. The location is very close to the current ending of the Razorback Greenway at Lake Bella Vista and the existing Blowing Springs hiking and biking trails. Bring the entire family, live music will be provided.

bentonville

Event: Bentonville Farmers Market Date: Saturday April 23rd - Oct 29th Time: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Downtown Square, Bentonville, AR

Description: An award-winning farmer’s market, the Bentonville Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market where local foods and eager customers meet to exchange the bounty of locally grown and produced fresh food including produce, meats, eggs, cheese, chicken, pork, beef, lamb, bison and baked goods. It’s also a wonderful place to find cut flowers, crafts, quilts, kid’s toys, and so much more. Come visit with your neighbors, have a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.

eureka springs

Event: Eureka Springs Farmer’s Market Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 7 AM - 12 NOON Dec. to April (Open on Thursdays ONLY during winter), 9 AM - 12 NOON April - November, 6 PM - 9 PM night market Location: The Pine Mountain Village Parking Lot

Description: A fun farmer’s market, offering a wide selection of locally grown produce, plants, herbs, flowers, beef, chicken, pork, eggs, honey, mushrooms, sweet treats, breads and other locally produced items. Local artisans also offer crafts, and often live music is provided. There is also a provided covered space, which is the perfect place to meet and chat with your neighbors.

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fayetteville

Event: Fayetteville Farmers Markets Open All Year Location: - Indoors Jefferson Center 612 S. College Date: Jan 2nd - Mar 26th Time: 9 AM - 1 PM. Location: Outdoors Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square 101 W. Mountain St Date: Beginning April 2nd Time: 7 AM - 2 PM

Description: Serving NWA since 1973, this huge farmer’s market offers the community and its visitors a wide variety of locally grown fresh food and handcrafted products including vegetables, fruits, meats, jams and jellies, baked goods, plants, cut flowers, all sorts of crafts, juried fine art, and fun street performances. The Fayetteville market is a regular weekly event for many Northwest Arkansas families, and if you are visiting the area, it’s a wonderful place to meet our people and sample some of the items on sale.

rogers

Event: Rogers Farmers Market - Winter Market Date: Saturday Time: 9 AM - 2 PM Location: Frisco Station Mall Event: Rogers Farmers Market Dates: Beginning April 30th, Wednesdays and Saturdays Time: 7 AM - 1 PM Location: 100 N Dixieland Rd, Rogers, Arkansas 72756

Description: For more than 30 years, the Rogers Farmers Market has been a place where local producers of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, chicken, lamb, pork, beef, farm fresh eggs, plants, artists and crafters can come together with the people of Rogers and the surrounding community to exchange the bounty of the area. In addition, live music is offered every Saturday as is kid’s crafts.


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