Little Rock Farmers Markets Stock Fresh Tomatoes, Corn, Peaches This July

Little Rock farmers markets open this weekend with peak supplies of Arkansas-grown tomatoes, sweet corn and peaches available at multiple sites through the end of July.

Summer heat and longer daylight hours push local produce volumes higher each year, giving residents direct access to items picked within 48 hours that retain more nutrients than shipped alternatives from national chains.

The River Market Farmers Market operates Saturdays at 400 East Markham Street in the downtown River Market District while the Heights Market runs Thursdays on Kavanaugh Boulevard in the Hillcrest neighborhood, both supported by the city’s Parks and Recreation seasonal produce program that tracks vendor participation.

Market records from 2025 show average weekly attendance of 4,200 shoppers across the two sites with tomatoes priced at $2.75 per pound and peaches at $3.50 per quart, figures that held steady into early July this year according to vendor logs.

Markets to Visit This Month

Shoppers reach the River Market site via the Arkansas River Trail or nearby parking on President Clinton Avenue, where 35 vendors set up stalls from 7 a.m. to noon. The Heights location on Kavanaugh limits traffic to 22 vendors and closes at 11 a.m., reducing midday heat exposure for early arrivals.

Practical Steps for Buyers

Arrive before 8 a.m. for the best selection of corn still in husks and whole peaches that last five days refrigerated. Bring reusable bags and cash, then rinse purchases at home before storing corn in the crisper and peaches on the counter until ripe. Residents can check the Parks and Recreation website each Thursday for any weather-related schedule changes before heading out.