Those looking to buy locally-grown produce and handmade products have several options as farmers markets are beginning to open for the season.
Northwest Arkansas Farmers Markets
Fayetteville Farmers Markets is open Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (opening day was held April 6)
Bentonville Farmers Market is set to open from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13.
Bella Vista Farmers Market will open Sunday, April 21. Its hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Gravette Farmers Market is set for Saturday, April 27, with the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
On Saturday, May 4 three local markets will open:
The Rogers Local Food and Art Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Siloam Springs Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m
The Springdale Farmers Market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Goshen Farmers Market begins on Thursday, May 9, with hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Southwest Missouri Farmers Markets
Downtown Simsberry Farmers Market opened Saturday, April 6 with hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- 10289 E. State Hwy. 90, Pineville, Mo.
Creekside Farmers Market opened Saturday, April 6 with hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- 20953 Hwy 71, Jane, Mo. (on property of Jeff's Auto)