Farmers Market of the Ozarks Comes to the Branson Landing
Farmers markets have always held an appeal for folks who want the food they put on their table to be fresh. Recently, with the help of the local food movement that has swept the nation, farmers markets are exploding in both their popularity and number of locations. Here in the Ozarks, there are a number of great farmers markets to attend. One of the largest markets around is Farmers Market of the Ozarks (FMO), located in Springfield, MO – and now, FMO is launching a brand new farmers market in Branson!
FMO first opened for business in 2012. Today, it has grown into the largest farmers market in the Midwestern United States, and is rated #6 out of all farmers markets in the nation by Food52 Magazine. FMO is located off of Republic Road within the Farmers Park complex, a development centered on sustainability, local businesses, and community partnerships. The facilities at Farmers Park allow FMO to stay open year round –something truly unique for a farmers market! In the warmer months, customers can find FMO vendors in the open air pavilion, underneath the covered promenade, or lined up in tents on the sidewalk. In the winter, the pavilion features drop down sides and heaters so that customers can shop in comfort! FMO boasts more than 100 local vendors, all from within 150 miles of the market. The market is open Saturdays year round (8am-1pm April-October, and 9am-1pm November-March) and Thursdays evenings from 4pm-7pm April through October.
FMO is now expanding their local food community to Branson – and what better location for a farmers market in the Live Entertainment Capital of the Midwest than at the Branson Landing! The Branson Landing Market, powered by FMO, will be located at the farthest southern end of the Branson Landing parking lot, located on Branson Landing Boulevard. The market will kick off in September of 2015, and will run through the end of October. The Branson Landing Farmers Market will be held on Tuesdays from 3pm to 7pm. In 2016, the market will run from April through October, on Tuesdays from 3pm to 7pm.
The Branson Landing Farmers Market, powered by FMO, will feature local meat and vegetable producers, bakers, artisans, and more. FMO’s mission has always been to “operate a vibrant farmers market that contributes to the success of local food growers and producers, strengthens the local food economy and serves as a community gathering place for the Ozarks region,” and now, they are extending this mission to Branson. FMO hopes to help foster community pride in Branson with a market that will appeal to both locals and visitors to the Branson area.
In just a few short weeks, the people of Branson with have the opportunity to shop local and ‘love their farmer’ with the Branson Landing Farmers Market, powered by FMO! Be sure to like the Branson Landing Farmers Market Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest local market happenings.
