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The Farmers Market opens for business May 3.
The Farmers Market opens for business May 3.

NEXT WEEK

Fresh food: It’s almost time to start stocking up on fresh Arkansas produce as the Farmers Market opens for business May 3. The market will be open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25 and, for the first time, there will be a Night Market, 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays (May 27-Aug. 26). Admission is free. Call (501) 375-2552 or visit rivermarket.info.

NEXT MONTH

Fried food: Chicago, CeeLo Green, Buckcherry and The Fray are just a few of the names headlining this year’s Riverfest, May 23-25. The festival will also feature the usual suspects with family zones, crafts, games, a 5K, activities for pets and lots and lots of food trucks. Advance tickets are $35 for a three-day pass ($20 tickets available at Walgreen locations). Children 10 and under are free. Call (501) 255-3378 or visit riverfestarkansas.com.

Weekend, Pages 31 on 04/24/2014

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