Bentonville Farmers Market - Saturday

Presented by Arvest Bank, the Bentonville Farmers Market takes over the Bentonville Square every Saturday morning from spring through fall in downtown Bentonville. Founded in 1977, it began as a small gathering of farmers and now operates as a weekly market centered on local growers, makers, and small businesses. The setting at 100 N Main St places the market directly around the square, which gives a downtown frame to the produce-and-goods focus that defines the Saturday market.

Why it matters locally

Founded in 1977, this market has been part of downtown Bentonville for decades, with roots in a small gathering of farmers and a stated focus on connecting shoppers directly to the people behind their food and goods. That local link is built into the market’s emphasis on growers, makers, and small businesses rather than a general street fair format.

Downtown Bentonville Inc. organizes the market, tying it to the same downtown network that also runs seasonal and family-focused events on and around the square. The Saturday market also anchors a broader local-food schedule: an indoor farmers market continues in fall and winter, and a Wednesday market carries the same producer-only goods into midweek. Together, those seasons and formats show that the market is treated as an ongoing part of downtown Bentonville’s weekly life, not just a short run of special-event Saturdays.

What you'll find there

The Saturday market is described through fresh, locally grown food and producer-only goods, with the square serving as the regular backdrop for seasonal shopping. Instead of a long vendor roster here, the clearest picture is a market built around farm products and direct-from-producer sales.

• -Bentonville Farmers Market vendors bring fresh, locally grown produce, fruits, veggies, and more on Saturdays around the square.
• -Saturday sellers are described as local growers, makers, and small businesses offering seasonal goods.
• -The Wednesday market is specifically said to carry the same producer-only goods shoppers know from Saturdays.

The market also shifts indoors for fall and winter under the Bentonville Indoor Farmers Market name, extending the shopping calendar beyond the outdoor Saturday season.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the clearest planning details to settle before heading to the square. Parking is easier than many downtown settings suggest: Downtown Bentonville offers free public parking in lots and on surrounding streets, with spaces steps from shops, restaurants, and events. The market is set at 100 N Main St around the Bentonville Square, so arriving with that downtown-square address in mind will get you to the right block.

This Saturday page covers the outdoor season, while separate Bentonville farmers market listings handle the indoor season and the midweek Wednesday format. Restrooms are not listed among the market’s visitor amenities, so plan your stop as a downtown outing rather than assuming on-site facilities.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Bentonville Farmers Market, an important detail for shoppers planning a produce run on the square. The market materials also indicate that payment methods are clearly communicated, which helps set expectations before you arrive. Combined with the producer-focused Saturday format, that makes this a practical stop for shoppers looking to buy directly from local vendors.