History
In December of 2016, the Empire District Electric Company donated to the Downtown Joplin Alliance over 33,000 square feet of buildings on 3.34 acres in the center of Joplin. The primary structure, built in 1907, is located at 4th and Railroad. Downtown Joplin Alliance has re-purposed this historic building as the new four-season Empire Market.
Specialties
The Empire Market is Joplin's own farmer's market. A vibrant four-season market where you can find the best of what this area has to offer; produce, meats, prepared foods, crafters, artisans and any number of other vendors, set up in a collection of permanent and rotating stalls. Open every Saturday year around, 10am-3pm.