The Branson farmers market season runs well into fall. In any October week you can shop local produce at three or more markets and two working farms around Branson, Missouri. The main Branson farmers market sets up Tuesday afternoons at Branson Landing, and Saturday markets run in Hollister and Forsyth. Here is where to go, when each one opens, and how to turn your market haul into a farm-fresh dinner at your vacation rental.

Where is the Branson farmers market, and when is it open?

The Branson Farmers Market is one of the Farmers Market of the Ozarks markets. It sets up in the south parking lot of Branson Landing, near Bass Pro Shops and the bridge, at 100 Branson Landing Blvd. Hours are Tuesdays from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Explore Branson lists the 2026 season through October 27. That leaves four Tuesdays in October: the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. The market’s own site simply says April through October, so call the market manager at 417-323-2655 if your trip falls near the end of the month.

Expect seasonal produce alongside jellies, baked treats, handmade soaps and candles, according to Explore Branson. Afterward, Branson Landing’s waterfront is right there for a stroll along Lake Taneycomo.

Which other farmers markets near Branson are open in October?

StateoftheOzarks Farmers Market in Hollister

This dog-friendly indoor market meets at Vintage Paris Coffee, 7900 Historic Hwy 165 in Hollister, across from the Branson Scenic Overlook. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market’s website has also listed Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m., so call 417-294-4348 to confirm the midweek market before you go.

The market’s September 26 post listed red tomatoes, pumpkins, zucchini, summer squash, local honey, sourdough bread, apple butter and home-canned pickles. The market calls itself the biggest little market in the State of the Ozarks. Pick up a Vintage Paris latte while you shop, and keep dogs leashed.

Forsyth Local Harvest Farmers’ Market

Forsyth’s Local Harvest market runs Saturdays at its pavilion, 11048 State Hwy 76 in Forsyth. The market’s Facebook page promises fresh produce, farm-raised meats and artisan crafts, with live music every Saturday. Posted hours differ between listings, so call 417-844-2113 before you drive.

The City of Forsyth also lists a separate Saturday market at City Hall, 15405 US Hwy 160, from 8 a.m. to noon through October.

Kimberling City and Hollister: seasonal markets to know

The Kimberling City Farmers Market meets Fridays at 11863 State Hwy 13, across the street from Harter House. The market’s own post names Friday, October 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., as its last market of the 2026 season.

Hollister’s Farmers Market & Summer Street Fair, at 111 St. James Street, ran Tuesdays and Fridays through September 29. Put both on your list for a spring or summer trip.

Where can you buy local produce beyond the markets?

McKenna Family Farm

McKenna Family Farm, at 3265 State Hwy F in Branson, sells vegetables grown on its own land or by nearby growers the family trusts. Its 2026 pumpkin patch season runs September 26 through November 1.

Fall hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The farm is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Shopping the barn and pumpkin area is free. The paid activities area includes a bounce pillow, a jump pad, and hay bale and wood pallet mazes, and animals are not allowed inside it. The activities area costs $9 for ages 3 to 65 and $4.50 for 66 and older, and kids 2 and under get in free.

Persimmon Hill Farm in Lampe

Persimmon Hill Farm is a blueberry and shiitake mushroom farm with a farm store at 367 Persimmon Hill Lane in Lampe. The owners list frozen blueberries, fresh shiitake mushrooms, small-batch jams, berry syrups made without corn syrup and grilling sauces. The store keeps seasonal hours, so call 417-779-5443 before the drive. Planning a summer trip instead? The farm’s bakery and restaurant run mainly from late May through July.

How do you plan a farm-to-fork dinner at your rental?

Start with the calendar. In October, the easiest shopping windows are Tuesday afternoon at Branson Landing and Saturday morning in Hollister or Forsyth. McKenna Family Farm fills in Wednesday through Sunday.

Next, shop for the week you actually have. Bring reusable bags and a cooler for the car, and build meals around what vendors have that day. A late-season haul of tomatoes, squash, sourdough and honey covers a dinner and a breakfast. Add a Forsyth stop if you want farm-raised meat for the grill. Staying a full week? Shop twice: Tuesday at Branson Landing for the first half of the trip, then Saturday in Hollister or Forsyth for the weekend.

Keep the first night simple. Roast the squash and tomatoes, warm the sourdough, and save the honey or apple butter for the next morning’s toast.

Want more fall plans? See our guide to Branson October events and fall festivals, or browse every cuisine in the Branson Dining & Shopping Guide.

Where should you stay to cook your market haul?

A market haul needs a real kitchen. Across Branson Premier, 323 of 444 active listings describe a full or fully equipped kitchen, and 167 of those also mention a grill or griddle. Each rental below has a full kitchen, from a one-bedroom lakefront condo to side-by-side condos with two kitchens.

Branson farmers market FAQ

Is there a farmers market in Branson in October?

Yes. The Branson Farmers Market at Branson Landing runs Tuesdays from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Explore Branson lists its 2026 season through October 27. The StateoftheOzarks market in Hollister runs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Forsyth’s Local Harvest market also runs Saturdays. Call ahead late in the month, because vendors thin out as the season winds down.

What day is the Branson farmers market?

The Branson Farmers Market at Branson Landing is a Tuesday market. It sets up from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the south parking lot near Bass Pro Shops. If Tuesday doesn’t fit your trip, the StateoftheOzarks market in Hollister and the Local Harvest market in Forsyth both run Saturdays, and McKenna Family Farm is open Wednesday through Sunday this fall.

What local produce is in season near Branson in the fall?

Early-fall Ozark markets still carry summer crops. The StateoftheOzarks market’s September 26 list included red tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash and pumpkins, plus local honey, sourdough bread and apple butter. McKenna Family Farm sells pumpkins and farm vegetables through November 1, and Persimmon Hill Farm stocks frozen blueberries and fresh shiitake mushrooms. Selection changes weekly, so plan a flexible menu.

Do you have to pay admission to buy pumpkins at McKenna Family Farm?

No. McKenna Family Farm says its barn and pumpkin area sit outside the paid activities area, so you can shop pumpkins and produce without buying admission. The activities area, with its bounce pillow and mazes, costs $9 for ages 3 to 65 and $4.50 for guests 66 and older. Kids 2 and under are free, and the farm accepts credit and debit cards.

Do Branson vacation rentals have full kitchens?

Most do. Of 444 active Branson Premier listings reviewed on September 28, 2026, 323 describe a full or fully equipped kitchen. That makes a market-to-table dinner easy, whether you are two people in a one-bedroom condo or a reunion of 16. Before you book, check each listing for extras such as a gas grill, a large dining table or a second kitchen.

Fall weekends are filling fast. Book a full-kitchen Branson vacation rental today at bransonpremier.com/properties.