National Seed Swap Day at the Empire Market

National Seed Swap Day at the Empire Market

by | Dec 18, 2025

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...
7th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff

7th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff

by | Dec 18, 2025

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...
Empire Market 8th Annual Holiday Market

Empire Market 8th Annual Holiday Market

by | Dec 18, 2025

The 8th Annual Holiday Market will be here before we know it! Enjoy the festivities every Saturday beginning November 22 and culminating in our Tinsel & Tidings Christmas Eve Market on December 24! During the Holiday Market, you can find not only the great variety...
Harvest Fest at the Market

Harvest Fest at the Market

by | Oct 21, 2025

Join us October 25th to celebrate all the farmers and producers and the abundant harvest of the year. To show appreciation to all the customers for a wonderful season we have a number of giveaways. Be sure to get your name in the drawing for some of the following....
Hobbit Day at the Market!

Hobbit Day at the Market!

by | Aug 29, 2025

“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* once again this...