U-Pick NearbyMelbourne Farmers Market
Melbourne Farmers Market is a farmers market in Melbourne, AR, open on Thursdays (May to October). It sets up in a local government building grounds.
| May to October | Thursday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 East Main Street, Melbourne, AR 72556 Behind the Izard County Courthouse building. Directions |
| Vendors | About 8 |
| Food assistance | SNAP |
| Payment | Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | melbournefarmtotable.com |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated August 2024. Before you drive out, confirm the day and hours with the market itself; small markets change their schedule often. You can send corrections through our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Eggs
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Wild harvested forest products
Growing methods listed: Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Certified "Naturally Grown", No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals.
About the market
Melbourne Farmers Market's mission is rooted in the promotion of the long-term health and well-being of our community, while supporting local growers and small artisan businesses. Our vendors strive to offer the most nutrient-dense and health-conscious foods and handmade products by practicing sustainable, clean, and purposeful farming.
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
Market day checklist
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Pick your own near Melbourne
Close by, you can also pick your own:
- Jones Berry Farm Salem, AR · 22 mi · Blueberries, Strawberries
- The Berry Farm (Fox) Fairfield Bay, AR · 29 mi · Blueberries
- Mountain Home Berry Farm Mountain Home, AR · 31 mi · Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
- RidgeRunner Blackberry Farm Southside, AR · 34 mi · Blackberries, Blueberries
Frequently asked questions
When is Melbourne Farmers Market open?
May to October: Thursday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update August 2024).
Does Melbourne Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Melbourne Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, crafts/woodworking items, eggs, fresh/dried herbs, honey and prepared foods and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Melbourne Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Jones Berry Farm in Salem, about 22 miles away, with blueberries and strawberries.