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May Farmers Market newsletter
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Since 1995, the Hot Springs community has embraced the Historic Downtown Farmers Market which has grown into its permanent open-air pavilion location at 121 Orange Street in beautiful downtown Hot Springs. The market is currently open from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from May through October, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturdays from November through April. Free parking is available in the Transportation Plaza, across Orange Street from the market, and disabled parking is available adjacent to the market pavilion. In 2010, the City of Hot Springs reached out to the Friends of the Farmers Market volunteer organization to provide management and promotional services for the market.
At the Historic Downtown Farmers Market, shoppers have the unique opportunity to form relationships with individuals who grow their family’s food. The Hot Springs community now has a beautiful, family-friendly pavilion to buy fresh, local produce along with herbs, flowers and locally handcrafted items.
The market also participates in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, where WIC mothers are given vouchers to buy fresh produce for their children. The program is administered by the Arkansas Department of Health, and is beneficial to the participating families and farmers.
New vendors and backyard farmers are always welcome at the market. If you are interested in becoming a farmers market vendor, please fill out the appropriate application below and submit it to the address or email on the application. New farmers are always welcome. Crafters and artists must submit their applications for approval at least one week prior to their start at the market.
The Historic Downtown Farmers Market holds special events throughout the season, including a health and wellness day, a “Music at the Market” series that coincides with the Hot Springs Music Festival, and “A Day at the Farm,” a season-ending event that serves as a final farewell to the market season.
For additional information about the Historic Downtown Farmers Market, or to become a vendor, email us at FOFM1@hotmail.com
The Farmers Market Pavilion is available for rental during non-Farmers Market days and times on a first come, first serve basis. Parties wishing to rent the market pavilion must agree to the Market Pavilion Lease Use Policy and sign the Pavilion Security Guidelines statement. To rent the Market Pavilion, review the Pavilion Lease Agreement and complete the Pavilion Rental Application, then send with payment and deposit to:
Friends of the Farmers Market
PO Box 23162
Hot Springs, AR 71903
For questions or calendar availability, call or email the Pavilion Manager at 501-282-6472 or hsfarmersmarket@att.net
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