Area Farmers Markets

Compiled by Kevin Kinder: kkinder@nwaonline.com

BENTON COUNTY

Bentonville Farmers Market

When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays

Details: More than 30 local growers and artisans gather on Saturday mornings to hawk their wares

CARROLL COUNTY

Siloam Springs Farmers Market

When: 7 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays

Details: The market is a growers-only market that features 12 to 25 vendors offering baked goods, flowers and more. Cooking demonstrations and contest will take place through the year.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Fayetteville Farmers' Marker

Dates of Operation: April - mid-November When: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: Fayetteville downtown square

Details: Info: 236-2910 or http://www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.com/

West Fork Farmers Market

When: 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays; 3 p.m. to close Wednesday afternoons mid-june to first Wednesday in August

Details: The market gives space to sellers of meats, vegetables and arts and crafts products. About 15 vendors are present most weekends.

Springdale Farmers Market

When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Details: About 25 vendors will sell homegrown produce at the market. This market accommodates several different kinds of payments, such as EBT, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and more.

Springdale Farmers Market at Shiloh Square

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays

Details: This is the first year for this market (2011), which serves as an affliliate of the market at the Jones Center. Several of the vendors will be at both locations, although some will be new faces.

Botancial Garden of the Ozarks Market

When: 9 a.m. tp 2 p.m. Sundays

Details: Located alongside the Lake Fayetteville trail system, this market averages between 20 and 30 vendors.

Mill District Market

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays

Details: This market is a rarity in the area, open during evening hours.

Source: WHAT'S UP!, Friday, April 1, 2011 (An insert in the local paper)