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  • Farmers' Market 35th Anniversary

    Welcome to the special 35th anniversary of the Little Rock Farmers' Market. We invite you to join us as we celebrate our milestone anniversary with special events and activities, including a weeklong celebration starting Tuesday, April 21!

    The Farmers' Market has been a unique shopping experience since it began in downtown Little Rock back in 1974. These days, it makes its home in the River Market's two out door, open-air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park.

    Filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks from early morning until mid-afternoon, patrons can find bargains on Arkansas crops as well as a bountiful array of handmade arts & crafts. Among the list of fresh produce visitors will find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes. Not to mention unique jewelry, crafts and family-fun entertainment.

    Please take a moment to check out our complete calendar of events and join us for the festivities to rediscover why The Farmers' Market remains a capital city favorite destination!

     

    In Honor of the 35th Farmers' Market, these retail outlets offer the following specials:

    Shop the Rock will feature the River Market Cookbook as their April Special of the Month.  The book features great recipes from local Little Rock Farmers and will be offered for 35% off the regular retail price.

    In addition, the opening week of the Farmers' Market (April 21 – 25) , Shop the Rock will also offer a free tote bag with all purchases of $25 or more.

    The Clinton Museum Store is offering a FREE Clinton Foundation Cookbook to the first 35 customers each day on Tuesday April 21st through Saturday April 25th.



    Butler Center in the Arkansas Studies Institute will have showcase an exhibit entitled: A Taste of History: An Exploration of our Culinary Culture through Cookbooks April 21-25, 9am-3pm. The event is free and open to the public.

     



    River Market Books & Gifts will have a “Cookbook Sale” April 21st AND April 25th from 9am – 12pm. LINK

    Other River Market Area Attractions

    Historic Arkansas Museum

    Peabody Park

    Witt Stephens Nature Center

    ANNIVERSARY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

    Tuesday, April 21:
    The 35th Annual Farmers' Market Opens 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Bravo's Top Chef The Tour: See two Top Chef "alumni" perform four cooking demonstrations with ingredients from The Market. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Touch of the Gypsy" at the Clinton Presidential Center – 7 p.m.

    Celebrity Attractions presents "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Robinson Center – 7: 30 p.m.

    Wednesday, April 22:
    Celebrate all things buggy at BugFest with the Museum of Discovery 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Movies in The Park – Fried Green Tomatoes

    Celebrity Attractions presents "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Robinson Center – 7:30 p.m.

    Thursday, April 23
    Celebrate all things buggy at BugFest with the Museum of Discovery 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Friday, April 24
    Celebrate all things buggy at BugFest with the Museum of Discovery 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Craws for Paws benefitting Humane Society of Pulaski County in the River Market – 7 p.m.

    Saturday, April 25
    Farmers' Market & Special Presentation Honoring The Market's 35 years and its contributors

    Celebrate all things buggy at BugFest with the Museum of Discovery 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Little Rock Diamond Chef Demonstration – Four local chefs face-off in this celebration of the culinary arts. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Blues on the River 2009 – gates open at 2 p.m.