Our Mission
The Pontotoc Farmers Market is dedicated to the creation of a vibrant, sustainable market in the heart of Mississippi’s Hill Country.
Our ALL LOCAL vendors bring to market produce, cottage foods, honey, dairy, eggs and baked goods along with quality folk art pieces, handcrafted items and tools. Through the support of our volunteers and partners, our market promotes health and wellbeing with community activities, Yoga, food demonstrations and agricultural education creating a wholesome, social gathering place for friends, neighbors, family and visitors.
Every Saturday morning May to October, and now Wednesday afternoons June through August, the Pontotoc Farmers’ Market has…
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Market Staff
- Julia McDowell, Market Manager
- Carol Pierson, Steering Committee Co-Chair
- Jill Westmoreland, MHV Representative running Welcome Table
- Alisha Britt, Event Coordinator
Our Steering Committee
Our market is hosted by the Pontotoc Chamber of Commerce and adheres to Guidelines and Procedures that are developed through the advice of our Steering Committee. All registered vendors are invited to be members of the Steering Committee, which is chaired by the current Market Manager and designated co-chair. Members of the 2024 Steering Committee will be established in January and will include, among others:
- Julia McDowell, Market Manager
- Carol Pierson, Co-Chair
- Jill Westmoreland, MHV Representative
- Ina Graham, 2021 Market Manager
- Leah Mitchell, Director, Chamber of Commerce
- Jacob and Olivia White, Ag Producer
- MSU Ag Extension Agent
- Jessica Kleyla, Artisan Vendor
- Billy Connor, Artisan Vendor
- Stark Aldridge, Ag and Cottage Food Vendor
Host and Sponsor
Pontotoc County Chamber
Main Street Association
The Pontotoc County Chamber and Main Street Association promotes and enhances the quality of life in our community and works to stimulate the economic development of Pontotoc County. Thank you to our Chamber Director, Beth Luther, her predecessor, Ellen Russell and the Chamber Board for creating an outstanding place to live and do business!
Partners
Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers
Members of the Pontotoc Hanging Grapes Club, led by Carol Pierson and Jill Westmoreland with assistance from Nedra Anderson volunteer to run our Welcome Table and work behind the scenes organizing the market, contacting vendors and keeping records enabling our market to run smoothly.
If you are interested in in becoming a community volunteer leader and learning about issues affecting local culture, home life, the environment and health and wellness, call Pontotoc County Extension at 662-489-3910 and ask how to join the Hanging Grapes Club. Our community needs you!
City of Pontotoc
The City of Pontotoc is a vital partner of the Pontotoc Farmers’ Market providing facility management, in-kind contributions for grant matching funds and community support. Thank you for all you do for us Mayor Bob Peebles!
Supporters
University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
The University of Mississippi’s Dr. Georgianna Mann, Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management connects the market with senior-level nutrition students who conduct food demonstrations and tastings, develop recipes and provide cooking and nutrition education most Saturdays at the market. Look for the FARMERS TABLE next to the Welcome Tent or just follow the scent of healthy of cooking!
Mississippi State Extension
The Mississippi State University Extension Service conducts educational programs at the market, promoting economic, social and cultural well-being. Thank you to our Extension Agents James Shannon and Dr. Ensley Howell!
McLean Advertising
McLean Advertising is committed to helping businesses succeed and when our market needed a website, Nathan stepped in to get us off and running.
McLean specializes in digital advertising, social media development, web design and web development. Whether you want a new website or tweaks for your current website and social media, give McLean a call!
Tupelo Daily Journal
Our website is hosted by the Daily Journal and we could not be happier! Thank you for supporting our market and helping us develop a food network for local produce, cottage foods and baked goods!