STARKVILLE — The Starkville Community Market hit a record-breaking attendance milestone June 25 surpassing the previous year’s total season attendance.
In its first 10 markets this year, the Starkville Community Market has seen 5,348 customers. The 2021 summer season overall total was 5,327.
The market has grown significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic began thanks to the help of its advisory board and supportive sponsoring businesses.
The market is held at Fire Station Park at the intersection of Russell and Lampkin Street in downtown Starkville, and runs each Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.
Each market features live music, various children’s programming, and the Mayor’s corner where residents can meet and greet Mayor Lynn Spruill.
Due to increasing fuel prices, the market offers produce vendors a mileage grant for those interested in participating. For information, contact Ag Manager Tabitha Fulgham at [email protected].
The Partnership is comprised of the Starkville Area Chamber of Commerce, Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority, Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Starkville Main Street Association.
Other local farmers markets include the West Point Farmers Market. It is held at 4 p.m. Thursday at 1251 Highway 45 Alt., in the Mossy Oak Outlet parking lot.
The Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market is held from 7-10 a.m. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. Mondays and 7-10 a.m. Thursdays at the Hitching parking lot, near the Lowndes County Soccer Complex.
Items available at the markets include:
■ Produce: kale, collard greens, lettuce, onions, strawberries, melons, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, blueberries, corn, peaches, watermelons, cucumbers, squash, green beans, okra
■ Plants: cut flowers
■ Cottage goods: knitted towels, pickles, granola, jam, salsa, soy wax candles, wax melts, coffee, pop corn, handmade jewelry, soaps
■ Baked goods: English muffins, bread, desserts, bagels, croissants, muffins, biscotti
■ Other: eggs
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