Updated July 2026
Mississippi farmers markets — a verified guide
Mississippi's farmers markets run mostly Saturday mornings, spring through fall, anchored by the state-operated Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson (year-round) and strong hometown markets in Meridian, Hernando, Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville, Ocean Springs, and Hattiesburg. Every market below is verified against an official source, grouped by region, with days where confirmable.
One honest note up front: these markets are independent community institutions — none are affiliated with Good Circles. Schedules are seasonal and shift year to year, so treat the days below as verified-at-publication and check each market's linked source before a special trip. The statewide umbrella source is the Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce.
Jackson metro
Mississippi Farmers Market
929 High Street, Jackson (downtown) · Saturdays 8am–1pm; summer Thursdays 9am–1pm
The state's flagship market, operated by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce — produce, meats, dairy, and Mississippi-made goods year-round.
East Mississippi (Meridian & Lauderdale County)
Meridian Area Farmers Market
Front Street at Union Station, downtown Meridian · Monday–Saturday 7am–1pm (seasonal)
The Queen City’s produce market under the downtown underpass — sponsored by MSU Extension and the City of Meridian.
Earth's Bounty
Singing Brakeman Park, downtown Meridian · Monthly market-day festival in season — check city schedule
Meridian’s festival-style market morning: produce and artisan vendors with live music and kids’ activities.
Shiloh Farmer's Market
4018 Hwy 19 S, Meridian · Seasonal — check current hours
A produce market south of town for fruits and vegetables by the basket.
North Mississippi
Hernando Farmers Market
2535 Hwy 51 South, Hernando (courthouse square area) · Saturdays 8am–1pm (seasonal)
DeSoto County’s MDAC-certified market — one of the state’s most celebrated Saturday markets.
Downtown Tupelo Farmers' Depot
415 South Spring Street, Tupelo · Saturdays 8am–12pm (seasonal)
Tupelo’s downtown market in the historic depot district.
Oxford Community Market
Oxford · Weekly in season — check current schedule
Oxford’s community-run market for Lafayette County growers and makers.
Starkville Community Market
Fire Station Park, Starkville · Saturdays 8–11am, summer & fall
Locally grown food, baked goods, plants, and handmade items near the Cotton District.
The Coast & Pine Belt
Ocean Springs Fresh Market
Ocean Springs Chamber lot, downtown · Saturdays 9am–1pm
The arts town’s Saturday market — growers, plants, and makers steps from Government Street.
Hattiesburg Farmers Market
Hattiesburg · Weekly in season — check current schedule
The Hub City’s registered market for Pine Belt growers.
Markets and Good Circles — how they fit together
Farmers markets are the original shop-local infrastructure, and nothing about Good Circles changes a market morning. What the platform adds at launch (September 2026, Jackson metro first) is the rest of the week: everyday purchases at participating local businesses carry about 10% automatic savings while about 10% of the merchant's net profit funds a nonprofit you choose. Market for Saturday, marketplace for Monday — both keep dollars in Mississippi. More: saving money shopping local (markets feature in the seasonal-buying tactic) and the benefits of shopping local.
Questions
Mississippi farmers markets FAQ
Are there farmers markets operating this weekend in Mississippi?
Almost certainly yes in season (spring through fall) — most Mississippi markets run Saturday mornings: the Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson (8am–1pm), Hernando (8am–1pm), Tupelo’s Farmers’ Depot (8am–12pm), Ocean Springs Fresh Market (9am–1pm), and Starkville Community Market (8–11am, summer/fall). Schedules shift seasonally, so check the market’s page — each entry in this guide links its official source.
What is the biggest farmers market in Mississippi?
The state-operated Mississippi Farmers Market at 929 High Street in Jackson, run by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce — a year-round, flagship market for produce, meats, and Mississippi-made products.
Do Mississippi farmers markets take SNAP or EBT?
Many do, and some participate in match programs that stretch SNAP dollars further on fresh produce — but acceptance varies by market and vendor, so check with the individual market before you go.
Are these markets part of Good Circles?
No — farmers markets are independent community institutions with no Good Circles affiliation. We publish this guide because markets are where shopping local is most alive; when Good Circles launches in September 2026, its local marketplace complements — never replaces — market mornings.
Keep the market-morning spirit all week
Save about 10% shopping local while funding a Mississippi nonprofit you choose. Early access in Meridian — September 2026 launch, Jackson metro first.