Rogers Local Food Market kicks off their season 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday May 6 and continues each Saturday—May through September—at Railyard Plaza in Downtown Rogers. The 2023 market welcomes new vendors and introduces mixed drinks and beer by TxAR House and Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. They will also have live music, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and more.

The market welcomes and doubles SNAP benefits as well as Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.  Visit the market manager booth for more information and to access benefits.  The market has an opportunity for a Food Access Program Sponsor to help fund this important work. If your business is interested please contact [email protected].  

Keeping it local: This producer-only market celebrates and highlights foods grown in northwest Arkansas. Their mission is to provide equitable access to locally grown foods. The market features food creators as well as local artisans and crafters, giving special preference to businesses that have sustainable and green practices and products.

Making a difference: The Rogers Local Food Market is committed to improving the viability of small local farms, expanding sourcing of local ingredients for food crafters, and promoting sustainable and ecologically conscious handmade crafts and art. Vendors only sell products they have grown, raised, prepared, and/or crafted themselves.

What you will find: Vendors fall into one of the following categories:

• Growers - own or lease the land upon which foods are grown, and grow or raise 100% of what they sell at the Rogers Local Food Market.

• Prepared Foods - with a preference is given to food crafters that source local ingredients whenever possible.

• Crafters and Artisans

• Non-selling Guests - These vendors are allowed space at the discretion of Market Management. Preference given to organizations and businesses that educate or engage market shoppers about issues relevant to agriculture, local foods, or food insecurity.

Why it matters: When you shop in Downtown Rogers and support our business community, you let these hardworking entrepreneurs know that they are an asset to you and to the community.

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