May The Fourth Be With You

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 can visit the Community Gardens to indulge in radio-controlled pod racing, and a hyperspace-themed photo booth will be available inside the building. Face painting will be available for those wishing to blend in with the crowd in the cantina , and a craft station will be manned by a group from South Middle School.

Enjoy specialty-themed cookies from Coley’s Cookie Co and Aunt Tracy’s Cookies, and grab lunch from the Swanky Frank.

Visitors can shop all three market halls, with fresh produce, pastured meat, artisan goods, coffee from Cottage Small Coffee Roasters, lemonades and mocktails from Potions & Brews, fried pies, and ready-to-eat food all available. Cinnamon rolls from Farmhouse Bakery are delicious and make for an effortless hair style! It's the perfect place to find a unique Mother's Day gift, whether she‘s a fantasy lover or not!