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9/22/24 take 2


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

Whether you are feeding your family, finding a special gift or indulging yourself, RCM has some amazing choices! How about a ham and sweet potato dinner with some sliced ham from Porch Swing Farms and some sweet potatoes from Justin’s Produce? Maybe some minute steaks from C3 Beef or pork cutlets from Bluff Top would make a fast meal for your family. R&D has a lovely brisket if you are in the mood to slow cook or use a smoker! Justin also has sweet bell peppers and spaghetti squash available as well as our other vendors’ diverse selection of peppers like Mary-Ann King’s shishito peppers or Galla Creek’s cayenne. Check out the pothos from The Thomas Family, the pitcher plant from Backwoods plants or the lemon grass from Mary-Ann King if you are looking for something interesting to add to your garden! Sweeten things up with some Rural Route honey, freeze dried candy from Crystals Creations or some butter pecan chocolate chip cookies from Weatherford. Breakfast with bagels from Maple Brook or granola from McAnulty Mercantile and snack on 3 flavors of beef sticks from Lanty Cattle Company or some banana walnut bread from Lucky Star! Don’t forget to check out the beautiful handmade cards from Hoof Hollow Hobbies; they have some seasonal additions! Treat yourself to some ice cream from Meadowlark or add their fresh ricotta cheese to your favorite recipes! Whether it’s pumpkin flavors appearing in the baked goods category or fall produce popping up in the vegetables, it feels like fall is definitely on the way! Don’t forget to come check out the extras table for some delicious Drewry apples this week!!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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9/22/24 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

Whether you are feeding your family, finding a special gift or indulging yourself, RCM has some amazing choices! How about a ham and sweet potato dinner with some sliced ham from Porch Swing Farms and some sweet potatoes from Justin’s Produce? Maybe some minute steaks from C3 Beef or pork cutlets from Bluff Top would make a fast meal for your family. R&D has a lovely brisket if you are in the mood to slow cook or use a smoker! Justin also has sweet bell peppers and spaghetti squash available as well as our other vendors’ diverse selection of peppers like Mary-Ann King’s shishito peppers or Galla Creek’s cayenne. Check out the pothos from The Thomas Family, the pitcher plant from Backwoods plants or the lemon grass from Mary-Ann King if you are looking for something interesting to add to your garden! Sweeten things up with some Rural Route honey, freeze dried candy from Crystals Creations or some butter pecan chocolate chip cookies from Weatherford. Breakfast with bagels from Maple Brook or granola from McAnulty Mercantile and snack on 3 flavors of beef sticks from Lanty Cattle Company or some banana walnut bread from Lucky Star! Don’t forget to check out the beautiful handmade cards from Hoof Hollow Hobbies; they have some seasonal additions! Treat yourself to some ice cream from Meadowlark or add their fresh ricotta cheese to your favorite recipes! Whether it’s pumpkin flavors appearing in the baked goods category or fall produce popping up in the vegetables, it feels like fall is definitely on the way! Don’t forget to come check out the extras table for some delicious Drewry apples this week!!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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9/20/24 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Check out our extras table during order pick-up on Tuesday from 4-7 PM!

Did you see the harvest moon this week? RCM vendors are busy making and harvesting some tasty foods and great deals! Look for Drewry Farms fresh apples on the extras table this week! They are very busy trying to get all their amazing crops picked and ready for customers but they are going to bring us a few apples to enjoy! Check out Hoof Hollow Hobbies loofah in the Bath and Beauty category; he has done all the hard work of cleaning it from a gourd to a usable natural scrubber! Help us welcome new vendor Crystal Creations! They will be offering freeze dried products and their first listings can be found in the candy category! There is a great variety of fresh peppers available this week and Hoof Hollow Hobbies has fresh turnip greens and kale. Check out Justin’s green tomatoes or Mary-Ann King’s pattypan squash! Justin has sweet potatoes, acorn, spaghetti and butternut squash newly listed! Watch the baked goods category as our bakers get in the mood for fall, too! Shop for pumpkin bread and tons of other amazing flavors! Keep your freezer stocked and ready to cook your favorite meals with Bluff Top pork chops, Porch Swing Farms sliced ham and gourmet sausage or R&D roasts and C3 Beef variety packs! It is definitely a delicious week at RCM!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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9/15/24 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

Whether you are hanging on to summer or eagerly looking forward to fall, RCM has some great foods to satisfy your cravings! Hang on to summer with watermelon, squash and tomatoes from Justin’s Produce, okra and fresh basil leaves from Hoof Hollow Hobbies, Garden relish from Meadowlark or cayenne peppers from Galla Creek Farm! Squeeze in a few more cookouts with beef fillets from Bluff Top, fajita meat from R&D, kabob cubes from C3 Beef and some smoked sea salt with rosemary from McAnulty Mercantile! Welcome back to Isn’t She Sweet; enjoy her lovely cinnamon rolls, pumpkin gingerbread or molasses cookies! Try a new flavor of sourdough from Maple Brook, select your favorite flavor of soft bread twists from Weatherford or treat yourself to a mini chocolate cake with buttercream icing from Yum Yum Sweets by K. If fall is more your style, you can set the mood with an Autumn Harvest candle from Meadowlark, fresh turnip greens from Hoof Hollow Hobbies, mini pumpkin pupcakes for your puppy from Treat Street Pet Bakery, fresh pecans from Pawpaw’s Pecans or some jalapeno relish from Mary-Ann King! Shop for tasty treats, healthy choices and quality products before 10 PM!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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9/13/24 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Check out our extras table during order pick-up on Tuesday from 4-7 PM!

It’s a lovely time of year in Arkansas! The heat of summer is passing as the cool breath of fall starts to tease us with cool evenings! In a way, it’s the best of both worlds! It’s warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities like cookouts, camping and picnics while cool enough to inspire cozy meals, campfires, and the bounty of harvest time! Shop for premium cuts of meat for delicious cookouts, stock your freezer for the next few months or just get ready for soup and stew weather! Look for Drewry apples on the extras table this week and hold on to the taste of summer with a sweet watermelon from Justin’s Produce! The peppers are loving this weather and our vendors have both sweet and spicy varieties. Enjoy the amazing flavor of cooking with fresh herbs or get a couple of live plants to supply your kitchen for months to come! Avoid processed sugar with honey from Rural Route or try some of our vendors’ tasty jam or jelly made from your favorite fruits! Meadowlark’s ice cream will hit the spot on those warm afternoons and their cheese will help you create some tasty meals. With fresh breads, delicious sweets and great desserts, our bakers have it covered! Find something unique, try a new flavor or savor your favorites with great local foods and products!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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9/8/24 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

Right now you can get the best of both worlds at RCM! Enjoy summer favorites like watermelon, tomatoes, squash and cucumbers from Justin’s Produce while fall flavors are starting to make an appearance as well! It’s never too early for some pumpkin bread or a pumpkin donut from Weatherford! Warm your tastebuds with a chilli skillet brownie from Lucky Star or savor a warm garlic cheddar biscuit from Meadowlark. Hoof Hollow Hobbies has some early turnip greens and some lovely fresh basil leaves and Mary-Ann King has plenty of her shishito peppers and some other varieties. Try some candied fruit from Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen, some muscadine BBQ sauce from Meadowlark or breakfast on some bagels from Maple Brook! Mary-Ann King’s live plants are always lovely; one of her parsley plants should do great in the cooler weather! C3 Beef has several combo specials if you need to stock your freezer, R&D hamburger patties would be great for tailgating and ground pork from Porch Swing Farms is a lean and versatile selection! Get your home smelling like fall with an Apple Pie candle from Meadowlark and keep your laundry fresh and pleasantly scented with laundry detergent from Irish Elk! There are plenty of fresh flowers available to grace your table along with tons of fantastic food choices to tempt your tastebuds! Find your favorites or try something new, it’s all fresh, local and delicious!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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9/6/24 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Check out our extras table during order pick-up on Tuesday from 4-7 PM!

Fall is in the air this weekend and we are ready! The change of seasons brings new and favorite flavors to the market with different crops and foods inspired by the time of year. Watch for our vendors to post amazing fall foods and products over the coming weeks! There are some amazing cuts of beef and pork that would be great in the slow cooker as well as a variety of sausage for some hearty breakfasts or warm dinners! Hoof Hollow Hobbies’ caramels are a tasty treat and Weatherford’s Brown Sugar Pumpkin loaf is a great way to get in a fall mood! Don’t overlook the processed foods category to find a selection of yummy BBQ sauces and pickled foods that go great with all kinds of dishes! Mary-Ann King has some fresh eggplant this week, as well as some lovely peppers plus live lemongrass plants! Justin still has tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and a couple more watermelons! Shop the jams and jellies for your favorite flavors to go with the baked goods you enjoy, or add some local honey to satisfy your sweet tooth! Try some seasoning mixes from McAnulty Mercantile to go with your favorite meats or pair Hoof Hollow Hobbies’ fresh basil leaves with Meadowlark’s Ricotta for some delicious recipes! Don’t forget about Meadowlark’s ice cream; enjoy one of their homemade flavors while it is available! We wish everyone good luck in their respective county fairs over the next few weeks!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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9/1/24 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

It’s hard to say goodbye to summer and its bounty…. But, RCM is starting to gear up for fall and it’s looking tasty! Thankfully, we still get to enjoy those warm weather crops for a while, as well! Keep an eye on the market as our vendors add fall inspired foods and seasonal crops! Hoof Hollow already has turnip greens available! Weatherford Family Farm is already listing some new goodies, check out her bread twists and new flavors! Pork cutlets from Bluff Top make a delicious and easy dinner or shop for a pork roast to feed a crowd! Have you tried the spicy Italian sausage from Porch Swing Farms? I bet it would make some delicious meatballs or pair it with some fresh ricotta from Meadowlark for a gourmet lasagne! Remember that Ralston rice is available this week; enjoy their amazing products that are grown right here in the river valley! Check out Maple Brook’s bread sampler to try her variety of sourdough flavors in smaller loaf sizes! Keep things clean and smelling great with laundry detergent from Irish Elk or set your table with some fresh flowers from our amazing vendors and get a bouquet to cheer up a friend! The watermelons have been really delicious; enjoy them before they are all gone and check out the other produce Justin has gathered this week! We hope everyone is out enjoying the holiday weekend and staying safe, don’t forget to shop online from wherever you are before 10 PM so your groceries will be waiting for you on Tuesday!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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8/30/24 opening


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Did you forget to order something? Check out our extras table during order pick-up on Tuesday from 4-7 PM!

Happy Friday! If your Labor Day weekend plans are depleting your pantry, make sure you order online before Sunday night to restock your favorite goodies! Let our selection of amazing beef and pork inspire some delicious meals and add some delicious fresh or dried mushrooms to make your dishes even better! The selection of baked goods offers something for every meal and sweet treats for any occasion! Find your favorite sweet or savory breads or unique cookies, cakes or brownies for dessert! Enjoy those sweet red watermelons, tomatoes and squash before they go out of season and keep an eye on the vegetables category for the addition of cool season crops as they become available! This week we have some early turnip greens along with a colorful selection of sweet and hot peppers! It’s rice week! Make sure to get your favorite Ralston rice products this week! Rice is only available once a month, so plan ahead to create some healthy and delicious rice dishes! Shop some lovely fresh flowers lovingly grown by our talented local growers and don’t miss out on the homemade caramels in the candy category; everyone says they are delicious! What will you enjoy this week?
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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8/25/24 closing


To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.

Don’t forget to shop the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM this Tuesday at the depot!

From sweet to salty or sour to savory RCM has something to please every palate! New this week, try Lucky Star’s chili skillet brownie, Weatherford’s lemon-ricotta cake, Maple Brook’s Sourdough variety pack or get some fresh pork chops, cutlets, pork belly and more from Bluff Top! Try sour apple candied grapes from Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen or some savory cheese from Meadowlark. There’s no shortage of sweets if that is your favorite… Cool off with some Meadowlark ice cream or a watermelon from Justin’s Produce. Apple Butter Babka rolls can help you get in the mood for fall and McAnulty Mercantile’s granola can help you start your mornings with a tasty treat. Spice it up with cayenne peppers from Galla Creek or seasoning blends from McAnulty Mercantile and enjoy a milder pepper with the Shishito variety from Mary-Ann King! Ground pork from Porch Swing Farms and soybeans from B&B Legacy are versatile and healthy choices to add to your menu as well as Justin’s cucumbers, summer squash and tomatoes. The Fortunate Mushroom has fresh and dried oyster mushrooms this week to add some umami to your recipes! Choose your favorite fresh peppers, a bread twist from Weatherford and add some Skirt Steak from R&D for an amazing Philly cheesesteak or stock your freezer for the Labor Day holiday with a variety pack from C3 Beef! Let us help you get ready for those long weekend plans with special treats and top quality goods! Check out what great stuff your local vendors have to offer!
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RCM accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards and SNAP/EBT transactions.

Check back frequently as our farmers regularly update what they have available. Multiple orders are encouraged. :)

Russellville Community Market

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