Fayetteville is nestled in the Ozark Mountains and surrounded by scenic beauty all year long, which makes it a popular destination for nature lovers and travelers seeking outdoor recreation experiences. What’s less obvious is that in addition to the beauty of the great outdoors in Northwest Arkansas, you’re also surrounded by opportunities to round out your nature vacation with one of many agritourism adventures in Fayetteville!
Here, you can spend a day on the farm, savor a locally-sourced brunch, and make some four-legged friends and still be back in town for dinner or a show. Handpick fresh fruits, visit a local petting zoo, learn to forage for your own food, explore a corn maze, and more - all without ever leaving the Fayetteville city limits!
Choose the agri-activity that most appeals to you to learn more about the fun that awaits you in Fayetteville:
Teaching Farms & Tours | Barnyard Buddies | Sustainable Shopping | Farm to Fork | U-Pick Farms
Not sure where to start? Explore our full list of ideas for an unforgettable agritourism experience in Fayetteville, AR:
Teaching Farms & Tours
Cobblestone Farms
1210 N 54th Ave
This 25 acre farm in west Fayetteville is also a non-profit, focusing their efforts on growing food specifically for hunger relief. In addition to their work feeding the community, the sustainability-forward team at Cobblestone Farms also does lots to educate anyone who wants to do some hands-on learning at the farm through various workshops! If you really want to get your hands dirty, volunteer opportunities run March through December!
Apple Seeds Teaching Farm
2648 N Old Wire Road (Gulley Park)
Built on 2 acres of land at Gulley Park in Fayetteville, Apple Seeds houses a teaching kitchen, orchard, production gardens and scenic gardens. Garden activities, workshops and events are offered regularly, teaching students to learn, cook, share healthy meals together, and be inspired to do the same in their kitchens. Every March-October, the Teaching Farm has Open Garden Hours from 9:00am-12:00pm on Saturdays, when visitors are welcome to drop in and explore or help with the garden. Not in Fayetteville during the season? No worries - tours can be arranged year-round.
Barnyard Buddies
Mae Farm
4618-4782 N College Ave
The most animal-heavy stop on the list, Mae Farm is a working farm with open public days. They raise Baby Doll sheep, miniature horses, Caspian horses, dogs, cats, lambs, and chickens, though they intend on continuing to grow their “collection”! All of the animals can be visited for clicker training sessions and feeding times with a “Backstage at the Farm” appointment. Private tours can also be reserved directly, with options to view rare livestock breeds, native gardens, and other attractions at the farm.
Flying Q Farms
201 S Lake Sequoyah Spur
Always dreamed of going horseback riding? Add some experienced guides and the gorgeous setting of Lake Sequoyah Park to that dream scene, and Flying Q Farms is the place to be! You can book a guided trail ride that will take you out to visit some unique features in the park and then back to the farm. They even offer horseback riding lessons in case you just can’t get enough after experiencing the thrill of saddling up in the Ozarks!
Parkerman Stables
3100 Oakland Zion Rd
All things fun and horses happen at Parkerman Stables! They offer a plethora of programs & activities at this full-service equestrian center, ranging from horseback riding lessons and birthday pony parties to general horsemanship and tours of the grounds. Arrange for a lesson in English, Western, or Gaited riding or explore the other training options available on their website.
Sustainable Shopping
Ozark Natural Foods
380 N College Ave
Since 1971, the Ozark Natural Foods Co-Op has been serving Fayetteville and the larger NWA area with local foods grown fresh and sourced responsibly. If you need to do some grocery shopping while you’re in Fayetteville, ONF (sometimes known simply as “The Co-op”) is a great option for those looking to support local farmers, growers and makers but with the convenience of a brick-and-mortar store. The community-minded co-operative has been known to host events and partner with local businesses for fun activities on their expansive patio, so keep an eye out! You can even grab a beer from the on-site taproom while you’re there if you’re so inclined.
Downtown Square Gardens & Fayetteville Farmers Market
1 W Center
Visitors flock to Fayetteville’s Downtown Square each change of the season to view the landscaping, floral selection, and plants - and in the winter, Lights of the Ozarks! - at the Square gardens, technically a city park maintained by the City of Fayetteville. The views of downtown are spectacular, and there’s plenty of seating to enjoy the weather, grab a drink in the ORA, or eat some lunch. April-November, the Square gardens also play home to the Fayetteville Farmers Market, the oldest in Arkansas. Over seventy vendors with products grown within 60 miles of Fayetteville set up shop every Saturday, with Tuesday and Thursday markets during the height of the season.
Farm to Fork
The Farmers Table Cafe
1079 S School Ave
The menu at Farmer's Table Cafe features locally sourced, organic and homestyle breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Unsurprisingly, their kitchen cooks up numerous vegan and gluten-free options in addition to a full offering of entrees and specials that vary based on what’s seasonally available. You’ll find something to fill every belly at this hearty and delicious Fayetteville favorite, which happens to also be bike-friendly and award-winning!
Woodstone Pizza
557 S School (downtown) or 3619 N Mall Ave (uptown)
All fork & finger foods, artisan pizzas & greens made from a scratch kitchen, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Great selection of locally crafted beers on tap at both locations. Choose from traditional pizzas or be adventurous. We recommend the Bloomington … no, the K-BBQ — no, you’ve got to try the Late Harvest! Okay, clearly we love everything.
Mockingbird Kitchen
1466 N College Ave
Serving the best local ingredients from farmers across the Ozark region, Mockingbird Kitchen's meals include house-made soups, hot sandwiches and fresh salads. Nearly everything in this cozy, casual restaurant is made from scratch, right down to the ketchup and the pickles! Dine at Mockingbird Kitchen for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, where the chef-inspired house specialties are designed to feature seasonal Ozark ingredients and flavors.
Apple Seeds Kitchen Table Dinner
2648 N. Old Wire Road
If you are looking for an extraordinary experience, plan ahead to attend one of Apple Seed's monthly farm-to-table dinner series that feature rotating area chefs. Born out of a desire to build a community around great food, Apple Seeds' Kitchen Table Dinner series is designed to recreate the feeling of gathering around a dear friend's table. These dinners aim to bridge the gap often felt between the chef and diners in a typical dining environment, thereby creating a deeper connection to the food on the plate. Through intentional procurement of local, seasonal ingredients, the transparent preparation of the meal, and storytelling by the chef, each plate is transformed from food into an unforgettable dining experience.
U-Pick Farms
McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard
2991 Dead Horse Mtn Rd
Through the growing season, Rivercrest Orchard offers pre-picked or pick-your-own strawberries, blackberries, sunflowers, zinnias, apples, and pumpkins, with kids activities and concession stands set up during picking seasons! You can attend events throughout the year at Rivercrest Orchard, but they are best known for their signature seasonal festival, known as “Fall at the Farm”. Each fall, visitors flock to the farm, where the team at Rivercrest Orchard will have constructed an enormous corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower patches, bounce pillows, low ropes course, barrel train, hayrides, zip-lines, trackless train, corn pool, fall ball zone, a 6-acre barnyard play area and more.
Sta-n-Step Blueberry Farm
3104 Wildcat Creek Blvd
Pop your pickin’s into a bucket at this charming berry farm in Fayetteville for some fun summer memories! This little but mighty farm in Fayetteville is a blueberry, raspberry and blackberry farm, open to the public during the growing season from (early June to early July on most years). Open for u-pick during each berry’s prime, or swing by to purchase pre-picked flats any day that the Sta-n-Step Blueberry farm is open.
Reagan Family Farm
241 E 13th St
Family owned and operated since 1956, the ten-acre Reagan Family Farm is situated right in the heart of Fayetteville. The family grows strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and specialty vegetables on the farm. All available for u-pick or to purchase pre-picked and ready to eat!
