Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends

Visit a Mississippi farmer's. Visit a Mississippi farmer's market before summer ends.

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Visit a Mississippi farmer's. Visit a Mississippi farmer's market before summer ends. By: Susan Marquez – August 28, 2026. (Photo from Hattiesburg Farmers Market).

Savvy shoppers want to know where their produce is grown. This person grows it, and how they grow it.

Farmer's markets around the state are winding down as summer's end nears.

Notably, the heat and drought of summer have slowed production but the markets have been busier than ever due to the plenty of food recalls previously weeks.

Savvy shoppers want to know where their produce is grown. This person grows it, and how they grow it. The best way to obtain that information is to purchase directly from the farmer, and the best place to do that is at a farmer's market.

In practice, the markets are additionally a popular community gathering place, numerous offering live music and handcrafted items.

This weekend, plan a trip to your nearest farmer's market. You can pick up locally grown produce and other food products while enjoying getting out of the house and into the fresh air. Kind of a two-birds-with-one-stone thing.

Notably, a few of the most popular farmer's markets in the state include. Genuine Mississippi Farmer's Market.

This market is held near the state fairgrounds on High Street in Jackson, and a satellite market at the Brandon Amphitheater. The Brandon market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. To noon through October, and features 100% Mississippi-grown, raised, and processed products from local farmers and producers.

Meanwhile, the Jackson market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. To 10 a.m. Year-round. The Genuine MS Store is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. And Saturdays from 8 a.m. To 1 p.m. Check the website for more information.

In practice, the market is held the last Saturday of each month from April through November at Muscadine Park from 8 a.m. To noon. More information can be discovered on their Facebook page.

This year-round attraction featuring local farmers, artisans, community programs, and activities that strengthen local food access. This pet-friendly farmers market welcomes dogs and runs every Tuesday from 3 p.m. To 6: 30 p.m. More information can be discovered on the market's website. City of D'Iberville Community Market.

Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m., the market carries fresh, local produce, honey, farm-fresh eggs, homemade treats and baked goods, and much more. More information can be discovered on their Facebook page. Meridian Open Air Market.

Open Fridays from 3 p.m. To 6 p.m. June through September, the market features locally grown produce, artisan cheeses, local cider, and locally roasted coffee. Find out more here.

Open Thursdays from 3 p.m. To 7 p.m. March through November in downtown Hattiesburg's Town Square Park. An continued attraction is the Farmer's Market Music Series. More information can be discovered on their website.

There are plenty of more markets around the state. To find one near you, check the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce's list of farmer's markets by county. Regarding the Author(s).

Susan Marquez serves as Magnolia Tribune's Culture Editor. Since 2001, Susan Marquez has been writing regarding residents, places, spaces, events, music, businesses, food, and travel. The things that create life interesting. A prolific writer, Susan has written over 3, 000 pieces for a wide variety of publications. Faith Alistair Begg August 26, 2026.

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