6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff

6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff

by | Nov 29, 2024

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...
Hobbit Day at the Market!

Hobbit Day at the Market!

by | Aug 30, 2024

“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...
Pepper Fest 2024

Pepper Fest 2024

by | Jun 18, 2024

Come help us celebrate National Farmers Market Week with PEPPER FEST 2024! Some highlights: *Market Cantina, featuring tasty margaritas!! Just like last year, all marg sales will benefit the Area Agency on Aging X *Fresh Pepper Roasting from Oakwoods Farm! *Hot Sauce...
Pepper Fest

Pepper Fest

by | Jul 6, 2023

Come help us celebrate National Farmers Market Week with PEPPER FEST 2023! Some highlights: *Market Cantina, featuring tasty margaritas!! *Fresh Pepper Roasting from Oakwoods Farm! *Hot Sauce & Salsa Tasting! *Fun crafts for kids &...
October Third Thursday

October Third Thursday

by | Feb 17, 2023

Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food. This October,...