Rose District Farmers Market Celebrates 23rd Season in Broken Arrow

The popular market supports local businesses and accepts SNAP benefits with matching program.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:52pm

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The Rose District Farmers Market in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is opening for its 23rd season on April 4th, featuring locally grown produce, coffee shops, and other vendors. The market accepts SNAP benefits and offers a matching program to help low-income shoppers access fresh, healthy foods. Randall Ryan, owner of the Rise Grind and Rise Espresso Cafe, has been a vendor at the market for 11 seasons and says it helps maintain the small-town feel of Broken Arrow as the city continues to grow.

Why it matters

Farmers markets play a vital role in supporting local businesses and providing access to fresh, nutritious foods, especially for underserved communities. The Rose District Farmers Market's longevity and SNAP acceptance program demonstrate its commitment to nourishing Broken Arrow's residents and economy.

The details

The Rose District Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays from 8am to 12pm and Tuesdays from 4pm to 8pm through the end of October. In addition to local produce, the market features vendors like Rise Grind and Rise Espresso Cafe, which owner Randall Ryan started as a bicycle-based business at the market 11 years ago before expanding to a brick-and-mortar location. The market also accepts SNAP benefits and offers a matching program, allowing low-income shoppers to double their purchasing power for fresh, healthy foods.

  • The Rose District Farmers Market opens for its 23rd season on April 4, 2026.
  • The market will run through the end of October 2026.

The players

Rose District Farmers Market

A long-running farmers market in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma that supports local businesses and provides access to fresh, healthy foods.

Randall Ryan

The owner of Rise Grind and Rise Espresso Cafe, who started his coffee business as a vendor at the Rose District Farmers Market 11 years ago.

Kathryn Vick

The facilitator of the Rose District Farmers Market.

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What they’re saying

“I would say the first thing is the people. You build relationships. It's kind of unique because I have relationships with people at the market who won't come into my brick-and-mortar. After all, that's where they want to see me.”

— Randall Ryan, Owner, Rise Grind and Rise Espresso Cafe

“When you purchase at a farmer's market, you're putting your money back into the local economy.”

— Kathryn Vick, Facilitator, Rose District Farmers Market

What’s next

The Rose District Farmers Market will continue operating on Saturdays and Tuesdays through the end of October 2026, providing the Broken Arrow community with access to fresh, local produce and supporting small businesses.

The takeaway

The long-running Rose District Farmers Market demonstrates the vital role these community hubs play in supporting local economies, providing healthy food access, and preserving the small-town character of growing cities like Broken Arrow. Its SNAP acceptance and matching program further its mission of nourishing all residents.