Bentonville Farmers Market Nominated for USA Today Award Following Consecutive Record-Breaking Years
Bentonville, AR - Downtown Bentonville Inc. is excited to announce the Bentonville Farmers Market has been nominated for Best Farmers Market as part of USA Today’s 10BEST Reader Choice awards.
The nomination comes on the heels of four consecutive record-breaking years, with the market surpassing $3 million in sales for the first time in 2025—a milestone that reflects both the strength of the region’s local food economy and the growing enthusiasm surrounding the market.
USA Today’s flagship awards program highlights the “best of the best” in various travel and lifestyle categories, including destinations, food and drink, and attractions.
Voting opens at 11 a.m. March 16 and ends on Monday, April 13 at 10:59 a.m. The Top 10 winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. Click on this link to vote for Bentonville! https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/58421/.
“We are incredibly honored by this USA Today nomination. It reflects the market we’ve worked so hard to cultivate over the years and the unwavering support our community continues to show,” says Dylan Taylor, Market Director. “After a phenomenal 2025, we’re ready to build on that success as we move into our expanded space on the A Street Promenade.”
Tillman Family Farms is going into its third year in 2026, saying “The Bentonville Farmers Market has become part of our family’s story and our small business journey. Our kids aren’t just growing up at the market — they’re market kids,” said owner Kristen Patterson. “They tag along every Saturday bright-eyed, running booth to booth with hugs and smiles for their vendor family and favorite customers. With incredible artisans, farmers, small businesses, and so much creativity poured into the market and community, it’s more than a market — it’s an experience we’re proud to be part of at Tillman Family Farms!”
The Bentonville Farmers Market outdoor season returns April 11 and will be utilizing new promenade space on North A Street down to Lawrence Plaza, spreading more than 100 vendors across the new area.
The market will run every Saturday starting April 11 to October 31 from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Bentonville Farmers Market 2026 Outdoor Season is presented by Arvest Bank with support from our community partners: Walmart, Walton Family Foundation, Visit Bentonville, and the City of Bentonville.
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