Mountain Home Farmers Market Returns for 2026 Season

The popular outdoor market will open this Saturday with fresh produce, senior nutrition program, and vendor opportunities.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:30pm

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The Mountain Home Farmers Market is set to open for its 2026 season this Saturday, operating every Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to noon through the end of November. The market, located at the corner of Fifth Street and Shiras Avenue in downtown Mountain Home, will once again partner with the Department of Human Services to offer the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, providing eligible residents age 60 and older with $50 coupon books to spend on fresh produce from participating vendors.

Why it matters

The Mountain Home Farmers Market is a long-running community tradition that provides residents access to locally-grown, seasonal produce while also supporting small family farms and food producers in the region. The market's partnership with the senior nutrition program helps ensure low-income older adults can afford and access nutritious foods.

The details

The Mountain Home Farmers Market will run every Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to noon through the end of November. Booth space is available for $10 per day or $100 for the full season, and vendors are still being accepted. Those interested in selling at the market can apply through the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas or call 870-499-7565 for more information.

  • The Mountain Home Farmers Market will open this Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The market will run every Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to noon through the end of November 2026.

The players

Jeff Quick

President and CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, which is coordinating the Mountain Home Farmers Market in partnership with the City of Mountain Home.

Department of Human Services

The state agency partnering with the Mountain Home Farmers Market to offer the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, providing $50 coupon books for eligible low-income older adults to spend on fresh produce.

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What they’re saying

“The market will again partner with the Department of Human Services to offer the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Eligible residents age 60 and older who meet income guidelines can receive a $50 coupon book to spend on fresh produce from participating vendors.”

— Jeff Quick, President and CEO, Food Bank of North Central Arkansas

What’s next

Vendors interested in selling at the 2026 Mountain Home Farmers Market can apply through the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas or call 870-499-7565 for more information.

The takeaway

The return of the Mountain Home Farmers Market is an eagerly anticipated annual tradition that provides the community with access to fresh, locally-grown produce while also supporting small family farms and food producers in the region. The market's partnership with the senior nutrition program is particularly impactful, ensuring low-income older adults can afford and access nutritious foods.