Senior Citizen Day at the Hernando Farmers Market

Senior Citizen Day at the Hernando Farmers Market sponsored by Desoto County Farm Bureau Federation
Location: Hernando Farmers Market
2535 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS

Dates: Second Saturday of the Month (May–October)

Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for Senior Day at the Hernando Farmers Market, a special morning dedicated to our community’s seniors!
The first 100 senior citizens (age 50+) will receive:

$5 Farmers Market Tokens to spend with market vendors
Tokens are first come, first served so arrive early!
2026 Senior Day Dates:
• May 09
• June 13
• July 11
• August 08
• September 12
• October 10

The Hernando Farmers Market, located on the charming historic Town Square, is open every Saturday from May through October and features a wide variety of local goods, including:
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Local milk, pork, and pasture-raised eggs
• Local honey and preserved goods
• Nursery plants, herbs, and cut flowers
• Baked goods, fresh salsa, and guacamole
• Handmade crafts and more
Throughout the season, enjoy:
• Live music
• Free fitness classes
• Special events during market hours
As a Mississippi Certified Market through the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, you can trust you’re getting fresh, local, high-quality products.
Payment Options:
Credit cards and SNAP/EBT are accepted at the market table and can be exchanged for tokens to use with vendors.

SNAP participants can also enjoy extra benefits through the Double Up Food Bucks Mississippi program, providing additional tokens for fresh fruits and vegetables.
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