The Farmer’s Market presented by the Center For Arkansas Farms and Food, Arkansas Share Grounds and Northwest Arkansas Food Systems 

We’re excited to announce the third year of the Farmer’s Market at the Arkansas Farm Bureau State Convention and trade show! Over the past two years, this unique feature of our convention has grown significantly in popularity and participation, thanks in large part to the generous support of our inaugural and past sponsor, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Arkansas Grown & Arkansas Made program. Booth spaces are free to local Arkansas vendors thanks to this year’s sponsors, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF), Arkansas Share Grounds and Northwest Arkansas Food Systems.

Application Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in a booth space at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention and trade show located at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Please complete and submit this application by Aug. 29, 2025 to be considered for a sponsored table. Applications will be reviewed by an independent committee based on:

1. Products must be 100% grown or made in Arkansas.
2. Must be present December 3-4 in the Hot Springs Convention Center
3. Require Tax ID number
4. The market will allow the following types of vendors:
   • Farmers and/or Produce Brokers
   • Locally prepared food products
   • Handcrafted Specialties (Leather, Wood, Metal, Glass, Pottery, etc.)
   • Art
   • Jewelry
   • Personal Care
5. All vendors are required to post signage stating what products/produce they are selling with price points
6. Locally prepared food products. Any vendor bringing homemade food items to sell at the market must follow the requirements set forth by the Arkansas Health Department Homemade Food Guide (Replaced Cottage Food Laws document)
7. Producers of meat products are welcome at the market and are required to follow all local, state and national guidelines. All frozen meat products must be kept frozen; all refrigerated meat products must be kept refrigerated according to the State Health Department regulations.
8. New for this year:
   • Membership Requirement: All awarded vendors must be Arkansas Farm Bureau members. Non-members are welcome to apply but must purchase if selected for a vendor booth.
   • The annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Membership is $40. For more information about becoming a member please click on the link below.
     https://www.arfb.com/pages/membership-1/
   • Vendor Deposit: A refundable deposit of $50.00 is now required to discourage no-shows and ensure full vendor participation throughout the event.

The above are some requirements for the application process. We would like to make note that there will be a guideline book sent to all vendors once selected.

Approved participants will be notified by email from Arkansas Farm Bureau by Sept. 15, 2025. 

This opportunity includes one skirted table with electricity and two chairs at no cost to participants. Gift bags for customers will be provided.

Please fill out the registration page at the link below and click submit to turn in your application. If you have any questions, contact John McMinn at (501) 228-1267 or john.mcminn@arfb.com.

 For more information on our sponsors, please click on their logo below.