"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." Hobbits love food. Hobbits love gardening. So it just makes sense that the Empire Market would be a perfect place for hobbits! Join us* this September 21, as the Empire Market celebrates Hobbit Day, and the […]
It's time for the second set of our biannual vendor meetings! Are you: *a current Empire Market vendor?*someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh--if you didn't attend the meeting in February, you'll need to be at one of these). We'll be reviewing any […]
It's time for the second set of our biannual vendor meetings! Are you:*a current Empire Market vendor?*someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh--if you didn't attend the meeting in February, you'll need to be at one of these). We'll be reviewing any revisions […]
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 night for you […]
Christmas is drawing nearer and we have invited Santa to the Market to help answer all your holiday wishes! He's jolly, he's merry, but he's only here from 10:30a-1:30p, so plan accordingly! We'll have a lovely background for your photos, and a professional photographer to capture your festive best. A digital copy of your photo […]
'Tis the season! Can't attend our weekly Saturday Holiday Market? This special shopping event is for you! We wanted to provide an additional way for customers to shop the best in local goods this holiday season. Join a curated selection of our vendors to get the freshest foods for your holiday table, and those last-minute, […]
The Joplin Empire Market and the Downtown Joplin Alliance will be hosting the 6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff at the Market on January 18! 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 […]
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 7th 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? […]
It's time for our annual vendor meetings! Are you: *a current Empire Market vendor? *someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh). We'll be reviewing our revised Rules & Regulations, SNAP and debit token procedures, the return (!!!) of Double Up Food Bucks, and […]
