Welcome to the Conway Farmers Market blog! We will try to keep you informed of all things related to the market. We also recommend you follow our Facebook page for weekly updates. We can’t wait to see you at the market!
2025 Applications are open!
Online application are open for the 2025 market season. Our first general meeting is on January 27 at 6pm. We will meet at the Faulkner County Extension Office at 844 Faulkner Street in Conway, AR.
If you grow veggies, plants, raise livestock or chickens, make jams, jellies or other delectable items covered by the food freedom act, we want you to apply as a vendor. Applications will be available at the meeting, or fill out our online application today on our website!

Veggies are IN SEASON!!!
Veggies are in season! We’ve entered into the best time of the year for the Conway, Arkansas Farmer’s Market. Set an alarm for Saturday mornings and come visit our amazing vendors. We’re open from 8:00am-12:00pm at 150 Amity Road in Conway. Yes, we realize it’s Saturday morning and you’d rather sleep, but you’ll eat so much better all week with Arkansas grown veggies on your dinner plate!
Visit the Conway Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:00am-Noon at Antioch Baptist Church (150 Amity Road, Conway, AR 72032). Shop home grown and homemade products from our 30+ vendors from across Central Arkansas. When you support our market, you are supporting local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and makers who dedicate themselves to producing high quality vegetables, meats, crafts, baked goods, soaps, canned goods, and more. See a full list of our vendors at www.conwayfarmersmarket.org/vendors.
We especially want to thank our partners!
Community Partners:
Market Supporters:
The Emily Walter Team, RE/Max Elite
Media Partners:
@92.7 Jack FM
Refocused on Community
The Conway Farmers Market has added weekly events to entertain and engage market goers. From a kite making day to free hot dog day, each week will provide families with a fun, safe environment to create lasting memories while shopping for their weekly groceries. A new board of directors’ position, occupied by former market manager Bryan Dearasaugh, was added to focus on creating the weekly events.
These events will be free to the public thanks to our generous partners for the 2024 Conway Farmers Market Season. Corporate Partners include Centennial Bank, Conway Corporation, and the Conway A&P Commission. Our Market Supporters are First Security Bank, Haynes Ace Hardware, The Emily Walter Team, RE/MAX Elite, Farm Credit and Twist Creative Studio. Media Partners are 92.7 JACK FM, Kat Country 98.9, and My Country 107. Not only does their support fund the promoting of our local vendors throughout the 23-week season, but it also now helps create events that will enhance the community experience each Saturday.
Conway Farmers Market Opens April 20, 2024
The Conway Farmers Market will officially open its 2024 season on Saturday, April 20, at Antioch Baptist Church, located at 150 Amity Road in Conway. It will be open every Saturday through Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. until noon, apart from being closed on May 4. The market will showcase nearly 40 local vendors each week.
“We have once again broken our record for the number of applications received and applications approved at the beginning of a season,” said Maria Barbarotto, board chair and owner of Maria’s Homemade Country Fare. “The number of vegetable farmers has increased from last year. With the diversity in what each farm is growing, we are hopeful to have vegetables available every Saturday.” A full list of vendors can be found at www.conwayfarmersmarket.org/vendors.
Conway Farmers Market Prepared for 2023 Season
The Conway Farmers Market will officially open its 2023 season on Saturday, April 22, at Antioch Baptist Church, located at 150 Amity Road in Conway. It will be open every Saturday through Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. until noon. The market has approved the applications of 29 vendors, including seven first-time vendors, and is still seeking vendors for the season.
Vegetable and fruit farmers are invited to a Vendor Interest Meeting on Saturday, March 4, at 10 a.m. at the Faulkner County Extension office, located at 844 Faulkner Street in Conway. Attendees will hear a brief history of the market, meet the board of directors, learn about state laws for vendors, and discuss the market’s rules and regulations. Those interested in participating in the 2023 market are welcome to apply on-site at the meeting or online at www.conwayfarmersmarket.org. The market strives to maintain a 60/40 split between farmers and crafters, with 60% being farmers. With more farmers participating, the market can accommodate additional crafters.
“The board is thrilled to see so many returning vendors from the 2022 season, plus many wonderful additions to our lineup,” said Maria Barabotta, board chair and owner of Maria’s Homemade Country Fare. “We are all working hard to make this season the best in our 60-plus year history.”
Returning vendors include the following:
Arkansas Freeze
Backwoods Plants
Barbie Clothes etc. by Marsha
Barham’s Ozark Beef
Bead Lady
Beyond Eden
Briar Patch Farm
Cloud of Sawdust Farms
David Wilson
Designs by Jimmie
Flying C Ranch/Clark’s Pecan Grove
Harley and Charlie LLC
Maria’s Homemade Country Fare
Nana & Papa’s Produce LLC
Olles Farms
Shelby Wood Shop
Skip’s Wood Artistry
Sonny’s Honey
The Grey Crow
The Riley Homestead LLC
Wooster Garden
Lori’s Home Bakery & Handicrafts
Although the application process is ongoing until mid-March, the board has approved the new vendors listed below:
Cuisine de Cathy
DolceLuna Bakery
Love Growin Up
Shelby Wood Shop
Porch Swing Farms, LLC
E+H Heritage Farm, LLC
Forge & Fuse Permanent Jewelry

Corporate Partners Announced
The Corporate Partner program is a sponsorship program that provides funding for the Conway Farmers Market. The program has already had a major impact on the vendors with many of them reporting record revenue last season thanks to the additional advertising. The market is expanding the program to make it feasible for large and small companies alike to participate.
Centennial Bank, Conway Corporation, and the Conway A&P Commission have all committed as Corporate Partners for the 2023 season. The market expects to announce additional partners prior to opening day.
If you company or foundation is interested in becoming a Corporate Partners of the Conway Farmers Market, please contact Ed Linck at 501-733-4801 or ed@beefsnob.com.
Ed Linck Named Executive Director, Search Continues for Market Manager
The Conway Farmers Market board of directors has named Ed Linck as the executive director of the market. Linck has been a vendor at the market since 2021 through his business, Barham’s Ozark Beef. He joined the board of directors in late 2021 to help with marketing and public relations. Linck brings to the organization his nonprofit management experience from previous positions at the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, Irvine Chamber of Commerce in California, and Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is currently serving on the board of the Conway Noon Rotary Club, where he is a past president.
“The opportunity to serve an organization that has been serving our community for over 60 years was one I couldn’t pass,” Linck said. “When you see the interactions between our vendors and customers, you quickly realize why the success of this market is so important for Conway.” Linck began the new position in January 2023.
The Conway Farmers Market is searching for a new market manager, a part-time position. The market manager is key to managing the vendors each Saturday morning. They also interact with customers to ensure they have a positive experience. Although some of their responsibilities take place during the week, Saturday mornings at the market are where they will spend most of their time. Those interested in learning more about the position can contact Linck at ed@beefsnob.com.