The Joplin Empire Market and the Downtown Joplin Alliance will be hosting the 7th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff at the Market on January 17! Awards will be given for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place, as well as People's Choice. Judging begins at 10:00am and public tasting is from 10:30am-2pm (or when the […]
If you want to get involved in your downtown community, but aren't quite sure where to start, then our Volunteer Expo is for you! Come join a group of like-minded people and learn how to use your skills to make Joplin a better place to be. This expo will be a low-stakes opportunity for you […]
Join us for our annual seed swap event! This year, we will have seeds to give away, information on gardening and plants, and will showcase some of the ways the community garden is working to make gardening accessible to everyone! You are welcome to bring seeds, but do not have to bring any in order […]
This year, we will once again liven up a dull winter's day with a trip to Paris! And you don't even have to leave town!Come join us in our 8th annual celebration of all things Parisian! This year, our vendors are going all out! *Freshly baked macarons? Oui!*Baguettes & Parisian sandwiches? Oui!*La Creperie de Marché? […]
Downtown Joplin Alliance wants to gather our closest friends and community to say thank you for a great year! You are invited to attend the Downtown Joplin Evening of Excellence, presented by Allo Fiber. This is a celebration of all who make our work possible--donors, volunteers, sponsors, business owners and allies are welcome to the […]
TWO EVENTS IN ONE!!! We are turning 8!Come celebrate the Market's Birthday Bash with us! Join us for a day of fun, frivolity, and festivities, including the following: *Sign our birthday card!*Watch the goats frolic the Community Garden!*Come help us sing and get some tasty cake!*More to be announced! We will also have all of […]