Our Mission
The Pontotoc Farmers Market is dedicated to the creation of a vibrant, sustainable market in the heart of Mississippi’s Hill Country.
Foster a vibrant market supporting local growers, food producers, makers and artisans;
Ensure our community has access from a central location to a wide array of high quality, locally grown and produced food; and
Enhance community quality of life by providing health and wellness activities and a social gathering place.
Our ALL LOCAL vendors bring to market produce, herbs, foraged foods, honey, eggs, beef, pork, chicken, baked goods and confections, canned goods, dried herbs, sauces, health and wellness products, along with quality folk art pieces, handcrafted items and tools.
Through the support of our volunteers, the City of Pontotoc, County Supervisors and loads of community supporters, our market promotes health and wellbeing with unique ag based events, local musicians, food demonstrations and agricultural education creating a wholesome, social gathering place for friends, neighbors, family and visitors.
Every Saturday morning February through December, and Thursday afternoons June through August, the Pontotoc Farmers’ Market has…
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Where to Find Us
The Market comes alive every week in downtown Pontotoc — just one block off the square at 25 West Jefferson St. Be sure to check our summer schedule for additional pop‑up markets in Ecru running June through September.
- Downtown Pontotoc: Saturdays: Feb – Dec
- 7am to 11am summer
- 8am to 12pm fall/winter/spring
- Downtown Pontotoc: Thursdays: June – Sept
- 3pm to 6pm Pontotoc
- Ecru Pop Up Markets
- Downtown Pontotoc: Saturdays: Feb – Dec
Market Volunteers - 2026
- Julia McDowell, Market Manager
- Carol Pierson, Vendor support, Bookeeping
- Jill Westmoreland, MSV Hanging Grapes Club President
- Nedra Anderson, MSV Hanging Grapes Club Volunteer
- Emily Stafford, Produce Growers Representative
- Sara Hurd, Community Volunteer
Steering Committee 2026
Our market follows Guidelines and Procedures shaped with input from our Steering Committee. All registered vendors are invited to participate on the Steering Committee, which is chaired by the current Market Manager along with a designated co‑chair. Additional members include:
- Julia McDowell, Market Manager
- Carol Pierson, Co-Chair, Vendor Support, Bookkeeping
- Jill Westmoreland, MHV President, Customer Support and Hospitality
- Nedra Anderson, MHV Hanging Grapes Club Representative, Customer Support and Hospitality
- Emily Stafford of Stafford Farms, Produce Growers Representative
- Sara Hurd, Community Volunteer
- MSU Ag Extension Agent, Ex Officio Steering Committee member
- Matthew Poe, Chamber of Commerce Representative
- Bob Peeples, Mayor, engaged for matters requiring municipal input
Partners
Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers
Members of the Pontotoc Hanging Grapes Club—led by Jill Westmoreland and supported by Nedra Anderson and Brenda Cianciotto—volunteer their time to staff the market’s Welcome Table and handle essential behind‑the‑scenes work. Their efforts include set up and take down, customer service, vendor support, and maintaining records that help everything run efficiently.
If you’re interested in becoming a community volunteer leader and exploring issues that shape local culture, home life, the environment, and health and wellness, contact the Pontotoc County Extension at 662‑489‑3910 to learn how to join the Hanging Grapes Club. Your community will be stronger with you in it!
Supporters
City of Pontotoc
The City of Pontotoc plays an essential role in supporting the Pontotoc Farmers Market, providing facility management, financial support, grant assistance, and unwavering community backing.
We’re deeply grateful for everything you do for us, Mayor Bob Peebles, along with alderpeople David Anderson, Jeff Stafford, Marty Mills, Mickey Mapp, and Monica Lindsey.
Pontotoc County Chamber
Main Street Association
The Pontotoc County Chamber Main Street works to enhance the quality of life in our community and support the economic growth of Pontotoc County. We owe our current succes in great part to Chamber Director Beth Luther Waldo for her instrumental guidance in helping relaunch the market after Covid spun the world off its axis, as well as to current Market Director Beth Grisham and the Chamber Board for their continued commitment to making Pontotoc an outstanding place to live and do business.
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 cooking!
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
The market’s website is proudly hosted and supported by the Tupelo Daily Journal, whose partnership helps us maintain a vibrant hub connecting our community with local produce, agricultural products, cottage foods, and handcrafted goods.
Pontotoc Progress
We are grateful to our hometown newspaper, the Pontotoc Progress, for shining a light on our farmers market and supporting our vendors and community. Their coverage helps our market grow and stay connected to the neighbors we serve.
Our Mission
The Pontotoc Farmers Market is dedicated to the creation of a vibrant, sustainable market in the heart of Mississippi’s Hill Country.
Foster a vibrant market supporting local growers, food producers, makers and artisans;
Ensure our community has access from a central location to a wide array of high quality, locally grown and produced food; and
Enhance community quality of life by providing health and wellness activities and a social gathering place.
Our ALL LOCAL vendors bring to market produce, herbs, foraged foods, honey, eggs, beef, pork, chicken, baked goods and confections, canned goods, dried herbs, sauces, health and wellness products, along with quality folk art pieces, handcrafted items and tools.
Through the support of our volunteers, the City of Pontotoc, County Supervisors and loads of community supporters, our market promotes health and wellbeing with unique ag-based events, local musicians, food demonstrations and agricultural education creating a wholesome, social gathering place for friends, neighbors, family and visitors.
Every Saturday morning February through December, and Thursday afternoons June through August, the Pontotoc Farmers’ Market has…
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Where to Find Us
The Market comes alive every week in downtown Pontotoc — just one block off the square at 25 West Jefferson St. Be sure to check our Summer schedule for additional pop‑up markets in Ecru running June through September.
Market Volunteers 2026
- Julia McDowell, Market Manager
- Carol Pierson, Vendor support, Bookeeping
- Jill Westmoreland, MSV Hanging Grapes Club President
- Nedra Anderson, MSV Hanging Grapes Club Volunteer
- Emily Stafford, Produce Growers Representative
- Sara Hurd, Community Volunteer
Steering Committee 2026
Our market follows Guidelines and Procedures shaped with input from our Steering Committee. All registered vendors are invited to participate on the Steering Committee, which is chaired by the current Market Manager along with a designated co‑chair. Additional members include:
- Julia McDowell, Market Manager
- Carol Pierson, Co-Chair, Vendor Support, Bookkeeping
- Jill Westmoreland, MHV President, Customer Support and Hospitality
- Nedra Anderson, MHV Hanging Grapes Club Representative, Customer Support and Hospitality
- Emily Stafford of Stafford Farms, Produce Growers Representative
- Sara Hurd, Community Volunteer
- MSU Ag Extension Agent, Ex Officio Steering Committee member
- Matthew Poe, Chamber of Commerce Representative
- Bob Peeples, Mayor, engaged for matters requiring municipal input
Partners
Hanging Grapes Club
Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers
Members of the Pontotoc Hanging Grapes Club—led by Jill Westmoreland and supported by Nedra Anderson and Brenda Cianciotto—volunteer their time to staff the market’s Welcome Table and handle essential behind‑the‑scenes work. Their efforts include set up and take down, customer service, vendor support, and maintaining records that help everything run efficiently.
If you’re interested in becoming a community volunteer leader and exploring issues that shape local culture, home life, the environment, and health and wellness, contact the Pontotoc County Extension at 662‑489‑3910 to learn how to join the Hanging Grapes Club. Your community will be stronger with you in it!
Supporters
City of Pontotoc
The City of Pontotoc plays an essential role in supporting the Pontotoc Farmers Market, providing facility management, financial support, grant assistance, and unwavering community backing.
We’re deeply grateful for everything you do for us, Mayor Bob Peebles, along with alderpeople David Anderson, Jeff Stafford, Marty Mills, Mickey Mapp, and Monica Lindsey.
Pontotoc County Chamber
Main Street
The Pontotoc County Chamber Main Street works to enhance the quality of life in our community and support the economic growth of Pontotoc County. We owe our current succes in great part to Chamber Director Beth Luther Waldo for her instrumental guidance in helping relaunch the market after Covid spun the world off its axis, as well as to current Market Director Beth Grisham and the Chamber Board for their continued commitment to making Pontotoc an outstanding place to live and do business.
Un of MS Department of Nutrition and Hospitality
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 cooking!
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
The market’s website is hosted by the Tupelo Daily Journal and we could not be happier! Thank you for supporting our market and helping us develop a hub to connect folks with local produce, ag products, cottage foods and handcrafted goods.
Pontotoc Progress
We are grateful to our hometown newspaper, the Pontotoc Progress, for shining a light on our farmers market and supporting our vendors and community. Their coverage helps our market grow and stay connected to the neighbors we serve.