Downtown Bentonville Incorporated proudly announces the Bentonville Farmers Market topped $1 million in sales for the second consecutive year. This year marks another record-setting season for the popular outdoor market held every Saturday from April through October on the Bentonville Square. Downtown Bentonville Incorporated produces thirty Saturday markets per season. In 2019, the Saturday Bentonville Farmers Market drew $834,676 in total sales for the season. ‍ While affected by COVID-19 restrictions, the Bentonville Farmers Market hit $629,520 in total sales in 2020. ‍ The 2021 Bentonville Farmers Market season hit a record-breaking $1 million sales mark in 23 weeks (in September). Total season sales topped over $1.2 million. ‍ On Saturday, August 14, 2022, the Bentonville Farmers Market hit the $1 million sales mark, four weeks earlier than in 2021. The market is on pace to exceed 2021 sales by 18%. ‍ Throughout the 2022 season, 11 of the first 20 markets hit all-time high sales. ‍ The Bentonville Farmers Market averages 70-75 full-time vendors during its Saturday market. It also accommodates over 30 rotating, part-time vendors when additional spaces are available. “This sales record shows us that more people are utilizing the Bentonville Farmers Market for locally-grown food each year, which means our vendors can increase production, expand operations, and continue honing their skills,” says Bentonville Farmers Market Manager Stephanie Marpe. “We are grateful to a community that always supports the market – rain or shine – and vendors who put in the hard work each week to create an energy-filled downtown space for gathering, making healthy food choices, and engaging with our local farmers.” The final outdoor market of the year is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th. #downtownbentonville #bentonvillear #bentonvillearkansas #bentonville #becausebentonville