Farmers Market of the Ozarks — Attraction in Springfield

Went here around 9:30 Saturday morning. A little early for me but gf wanted to go here for awhile. Very clean and organized shops. Decent amount of people and options of local meat, veggies, fruits and assorted items. Had live harp player that reminded me a lot of music from The Witcher. Really cool to see all the local honey. Lots of samples and neat shop owners. The prices are higher than what you'd get at the grocery store but the quality matches it. Gf ended up getting some carrots, air whipped cherry honey, and an empanada. I was most interested in duck eggs, meats, and honey. Will be back here again in the...

This market has a great variety! Unfortunately due to the employees and dogs have to rate a 3 instead of 5. Considering this market has such a good reputation for the dogs being allowed there and requiring a certificate I expected well behaved dogs. A lot of dogs that were there were very misbehaved. Jumping up on people, barking, lunging, growling and hackles up. Very disappointed in this considering when I went and informed them I was told that she was sorry I felt that way...very not concerned that dogs were acting aggressively with seniors and...

This farmer’s market is tucked in behind a strip of hotels and has great selection, typically live music, and is mostly covered from the weather. Lots of stands with local pasture-raised meats and produce, but also woodworking, essential oils, candles, local honey, goat cheeses, breads, and clothing.

A few of the stands take card, but most are cash only (they also have a system of farmers market dollars that we haven’t investigated). The Aviary is a great restaurant nearby, or you can eat hot, fresh, wood-oven baked pizza on your...