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This page contains news, event information, and other items added by the market managers.
5/26/24osing
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!
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Thank you to all the service members that we honor and remember this week!
There are lots of great choices at RCM to re-stock your pantry after a long weekend! Lucky Star listed a new mulberry jam, Skyline Acres has her delicious English muffins available and Wild Hare Nursery has a new bucatini pasta! Lost Eden is offering some native plant seeds, a refreshing tea and some wildflower bouquets! Get ready to grill with some C3 Beef or pork ribs from Michael’s Garden, save time with a pork roast from Bluff Top for your slow cooker or get some sliced ham ready to go from Porch Swing Farms. Check out Sweetbirds flavor of the week, “lemon cookie”, or enjoy Weatherford’s whoopie pies! You can always find some of Pawpaw’s Pecans on our extras table; this week look for his pecan oil and chocolate covered pecans, too! Snack on some pretzel bites from Maple Brook Bakery, Polynesian bread from Isn’t She Sweet or Cookies with a Kiss from Kaitlyn’s Sweets and Treats. Have you tried Yum Yum Sweets by K’s churro-inspired cake or Maple Brook’s new sourdough herb loaf? What about Violet Fields’ cute soaps? Don’t forget to shop all the amazing eggs and fresh herbs and, if you need chicken this week, we have a few extras available! We are looking forward to local fruits coming soon so keep an eye on what our wonderful vendors are growing, making and preparing just for you!
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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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5/24/24 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!
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Thank you to all the lovers of local food who supported Main Street Russellville by attending Taste of the Valley, bidding on their silent auction items and shopping at our open house event last Tuesday! It was an impressive celebration of local food! Thank you to our amazing vendors, as well! They did a great job sharing their knowledge and passion with the customers and helping people taste the difference buying local makes! Even though you are busy celebrating Memorial Day this week, don’t forget to shop online at RCM and re-stock that pantry for the upcoming week! Monday may be a holiday, but order pick-up will proceed as usual Tuesday afternoon. If your favorite vendor is on vacation this week, maybe it’s a great time to try something new! There are plenty of tasty baked goods, handcrafted candies, fantastic eggs, fresh herbs, local meats, garden supplies and more!
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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5/12/24 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.
Be sure to check out our amazing extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!
Happy Mother’s Day to the to all the moms who keep us all going! Treat those special moms this week by planning some special meals with amazing local meats, cheese, pasta and vegetables or give handcrafted local gifts like bookmarks, woven tableware, or scented candles! Surprise her with some candied grapes from Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen or some fresh flowers from Sulphur Springs Truck Patch. Make her a self-care basket with Violet Fields soaps and a supply of healthy snacks from Sorrentino Family Farmstead. Get your week’s worth of delicious breads from our talented bakers and enjoy amazing sandwiches, tasty toast or a variety of savory or sweet flavors! Plan a special breakfast for mom with Maple Brook Bagels, Pleasant View English muffins, McAnulty Mercantile’s granola, fresh honey from Rural Route Farms, delicious fresh eggs from our great list of sellers or jams and jellies made with local fruits! If you are planning for a special occasion, check out Treat Street Pet Bakery’s custom cake toppers or check out the custom cake options our bakers have to offer! There is still lettuce, kale and turnip greens available in the vegetables category if you are looking for something green, as well as some fresh or dried mushrooms, fresh herbs and great garden plants! We look forward to delivering your groceries to you on Tuesday!!
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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5/10/24 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? Check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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Get your daily bread and so much more at RCM! Our baked goods category is so diverse that you are guaranteed to find something you will enjoy! Welcome our newest vendor, Yum Yum Sweets by K! Look for their chunky Oreo cookie or churro inspired cakes. We are always working to source more amazing local produce for our customers, but in the meantime… shop early if you want veggies! You can’t beat the value and quality of farm fresh eggs; shop our selection for the ones that suit your needs! Taste the difference with farm raised meats; we have amazing chicken, beef and pork fresh for you! It’s a great time to grill outside or just get creative with our awesome cuts! Season your dishes with fresh herbs grown by our local farmers or add some umami with fresh or dried mushrooms! Whether you are looking for foods to meet special dietary needs or fresh and unique options, we have something for you at RCM! Check out the amazing things our community has to offer!
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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5/5/24 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.
Be sure to check out our amazing extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!
“Wow” definitely describes the local foods, plants and more that you can find at RCM this week! Remember to get your Ralston Farms rice this week; they won’t be back until next month!! Create a delicious rainbow with their healthy rice! Have you tried the red, golden or purple rice or their rice grits? This week is your last chance to purchase plants from the ATU Agriculture plant sale! They have lots of quality flowers, herbs and vegetables for your yard and garden at very competitive prices! We will still have plants from our amazing growers like Mary-Ann King and Violet Fields after this week so keep watching to see what’s available. Welcome back to Sulphur Springs Truck Patch! Check out their lettuce and fresh flowers! If rice is not your favorite dish, consider trying B&B Legacy’s soybeans and take a look at Wild Hare’s handmade pastas that include gluten-free options! Make delicious dishes with Meadowlark’s fresh ricotta or try Sorrentino Family Farmstead’s unique salad dressing or new goji berry nut bars. Enjoy Weatherford’s whoopie pies or Maple Brook’s herb sourdough loaf and shop for your favorite sandwich bread from Pleasant View! Isn’t She Sweet is online this week with her apple bread, banana nut muffins or Polynesian bread. Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen’s flavor of the week, Pink Starburst, sounds delicious and there are still lots of fresh herbs available. Don’t overlook the huge selection of eggs and take advantage of fresh mushrooms from The Fortunate Mushroom! Get some Italian sausage from Porch Swing Farms to pair with the fresh ricotta for a locally sourced lasagna, create a family pot roast dinner with a beef roast from R&D or plan a backyard BBQ with C3 Beef ground beef or ready made hamburger patties. Enjoy a rack of ribs from Michael’s Garden or some chicken drumsticks from Dunrovin! There are great deals and gourmet quality ingredients galore this week at RCM! What’s on your menu 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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5/3/24 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? Check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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It’s rice week! Don’t forget to order your Ralston Farms rice this week or you will have to wait another month for a chance to enjoy their great products! This will be the last week that ATU plants will be available; make sure you take advantage of their great deals! We love helping other community organizations and being able to share even more local products. At RCM we want to be the vehicle that connects great makers and their amazing products to the awesome customers in our community! There are lots of great plants this week. While you are shopping the Tech plants make sure to look at Mary-Ann King’s unique offerings and the garden starts from Violet Fields! The Fortunate Mushroom has fresh and dried mushrooms available this week and we have a nice variety of fresh herbs available, as well. Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen’s flavor of the week is “Pink Starburst” if you want to sample her interesting and beautiful candied fruit and Sorrentino Family has their Chickpea/ Miso/ and Turmeric salad dressing available! Get a great smelling candle from Meadowlark to make your house smell like spring or check out our variety of fertilizers to help those garden plants get started! Welcome back Nashira Farms! Don’t forget your pets; get them some tasty treats from Treat Street Pet Bakery and shop for some delicious baked goods for yourself, too! We have quite the selection of bread and delicious bagels from Pleasant View or Maple Brook or satisfy your sweet tooth with a selection of whoopie pies from Weatherford Family Farm! The chickens are outdoing themselves…. Make sure to take advantage of the surplus of fresh eggs while they are laying like crazy!
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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4/28/24 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.
Be sure to check out our amazing extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!
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Get your yard and garden planted and looking beautiful with great local plants and supplies! Bluff Top’s goat litter or Meadowlark’s rabbit litter are awesome fertilizer for your yard or garden! Fill your pots, beautify your flowerbeds and get your garden going with some top-quality starts and unique plants grown right here in our community! Support Arkansas Tech and take advantage of some deals on the plants from their plant sale this week! They have vegetable plants, flowers, herbs and houseplants ready to go! Mary-Ann King always has some of the most unique and lovely starts; check out her plants for something unique like her tea camellia or bay leaf tree. One of our newest vendors, Violet Fields Flower Farm, has some unique starts, as well! Check out her Chinese broccoli, coreopsis or milkweed plants! The market is definitely blooming this week! The colorful plants are eye-catching but we still have great groceries, too! Check out our meats for some of the best chicken, beef or pork you will find. Get some healthy dried snacks from The Sorrentino Family or try Weatherford Family Farm’s decadent-looking whoopie pies! Treat yourself to some candied fruit from Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen or find a new favorite sourdough from our talented bakers! Don’t forget the eggs; everyone’s chickens are in full production mode and we are overflowing with amazing egg choices!! Shop before 10 PM for all these amazing products and more!
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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4/26/24 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? Check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
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Shop year-round at RCM for the best local foods, fresh flowers, special gifts and more from our community! Let us inspire amazing meals or cater to special dietary needs! Even picky eaters can find something to tempt their tastebuds. Enjoy the convenience of online shopping and get some great deals. Welcome to our new vendor Violet Flower Farm! Check out her plants in the live plants category! We are also excited to welcome back ATU Agriculture! If you weren’t able to get to their plant sale in person yesterday, you can get some of their great starts right here at RCM! You never know what amazing items you will find at RCM! We love bringing the best products in our community to your families! Don’t worry about the weather this weekend; stay dry and shop online!
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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4/21/24 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.
Be sure to check out our amazing extras table when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday!
With so many choices you are sure to find foods that you will love! Our talented growers and makers have been working hard to bring you the best groceries and hand-made products in the River Valley! There were so many great items to share today that we couldn’t fit them all in one picture… Sample something from one of our several new vendors or stock up on your favorites! There’s always something new to discover at RCM! From an abundant variety of breads to decadent sweets and prime cuts of locally raised meats, there are some great deals! Check out the fresh eggs if you want to beat the grocery store prices and shop the pasta category for gluten-free options! Don’t overlook the live plants category this time of year; our growers are always listing new starts and unique plants! Watch the seeds and bulbs category, as well, to see what else our growers may have to share! We are excited to see Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen pop-up this Tuesday; make sure you come check out their products!
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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4/19/24 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? Check out the extras when you pick up your order from 4-7 PM on Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot.
Every week that we get to say “The market is open!” is a great week! Shopping these amazing local foods and products is always fun and interesting. We hope you enjoyed meeting the Sorrentino family and sampling some of their tasty products! We appreciate their dedication to providing healthy snacks. I hope you tried their delicious salad dressing, too! This Tuesday we are looking forward to hosting Sweetbirds Candy Kitchen for a pop-up during market pick up! Another of our new vendors, this mom of four is creating some amazing-looking candied fruit! Make sure you come say hello to her and see her products in person! We want to welcome Lost Eden Farms and Weatherford Family Farm to the RCM family! Look for Lost Eden’s duck eggs in the egg category while we eagerly wait to see what his garden produces! Weatherford Family Farm has listed some tasty-looking baked goods plus we got a sneak peek of her pepper jelly on the extras table last Tuesday! Check out their new products and welcome them to the RCM family! We are very sad that this is the last week on our market for Cecelia and Otis. Her artisan sourdough and delicious cookies are top-quality! Show her some love this week and take advantage of your last chance to enjoy her products!
Thanks to all the customers who are shopping local; we hope you are enjoying it as much as we are!
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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