Come celebrate Easter weekend with us at the Empire Market! We'll have all the great vendors you are used to seeing, plus a few fun activities! *Throughout the day, kids and adults alike can search through the market to find hidden eggs--all will have small treats and a lucky few G O L D E […]
We are turning 5! We can't believe it's been five whole years since the doors opened at the market! Come celebrate the Market's Birthday Bash with us! Join us for a day of fun, frivolity, and festivities, including the following: *enter our giveaway for the hoop style greenhouse built by YVC and our own Master […]
What better way to manifest some springtime cheer than with GOATS in a GARDEN?!?!? Master Gardener, Eric Osen, will be out in our Community Gardens (located in the back of the Empire Market complex) and he is bringing along his posse of tiny baby goats. Come watch Eric bottle feed them and get some socialization […]
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 March, join our sponsors and vendors as we celebrate going green in downtown, in a few […]
Joplin Empire Market is excited to announce that May 4, 2024, will be a MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU special event at the market. The first fifty attendees who come dressed in Star Wars-themed costumes will receive a free pothos plant, grown by the Empire’s own master gardeners (no dark side powers used). Younglings […]
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 July, beat the heat downtown with WaterFest! We'll have a variety of water activities for kids […]
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 & Salsa Tasting! *Fun crafts for kids & adults! You'll be able to […]
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 August, bring your four-legged furry friends downtown to show them off and more! Our sponsors and […]
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, Main Street will be transformed into a charming little Harvest Festival! Here is the full […]
