The Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Howard Avenue and Hopkins Boulevard. Info: 228-596-1360.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Biloxi’s community market page and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) 2026 Farmers Market Week release (PDF).

Biloxi’s own market is the Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market, a city program since the late 1970s. It sits in the shade of the I-110 overpass downtown and is open twice a week, weather permitting. For a Saturday market, shoppers go to Ocean Springs, Long Beach or Pass Christian.

Who to call

Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market

  • When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting
  • Where: beneath the I-110 overpass at Hopkins Boulevard and Howard Avenue (932 Howard Ave.), downtown Biloxi
  • What: local produce plus other goods from vendors. The city renamed it a “community market” because vendors sell more than fruits and vegetables.
  • Who runs it: longtime vendor Bonny Pesch has managed the market since July 1, 2026, under a professional services agreement with the city, after a request for proposals in May, the city said.

The market is named for Charles R. Hegwood, its first manager and a longtime teacher and coach at Notre Dame High School; the City Council renamed the Biloxi Farmers Market for him in December 1995. It holds special market days through the year: this October, Halloween at the Market runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.

The city posts a produce availability calendar (PDF) showing what is in season, and a tip sheet for vendors (PDF).

Keesler Air Force Base market

The KAFB Farmers and Craft Market runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at Marina Park on Keesler Air Force Base, 625 Marina Drive. It is open only to people with base access. Details: 228-377-2821.

Certified markets nearby

MDAC certifies farmers markets each year. Its 2026 list includes four in Harrison County and the Ocean Springs Fresh Market in Jackson County. Days and hours below are from MDAC’s 2024 market list (PDF); confirm with the market before you go.

Market Where When Phone
Ocean Springs Fresh Market 1000 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 228-257-2496
Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market 1177 20th Ave., Gulfport Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 228-257-2496
Florence Gardens Farmers Market 12321 Preservation Drive, Gulfport First and third Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. 228-257-2496
The Farmers Market at Long Beach 301 Jeff Davis Ave., Long Beach Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon 985-710-3946
The Pass Market 103 Fleitas St., Pass Christian Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 228-297-3040

Ocean Springs is about nine miles east of Biloxi across the Biloxi Bay Bridge, and Long Beach about 14 miles west.

SNAP and EBT

The city and MDAC pages do not say which of these markets take SNAP benefits. Ask the market manager before you go.

What this means for you

  • Weekday shopping: the Biloxi Community Market, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
  • Weekend shopping: Ocean Springs, Long Beach or Pass Christian on Saturday.
  • Go early; the Biloxi market closes at 1 p.m.

More guides: things to do in Biloxi this month and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

When is the farmers market in Biloxi?

The Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting, under the I-110 overpass at Howard Avenue and Hopkins Boulevard.

Where is the Biloxi Community Market?

Beneath the Interstate 110 overpass at the corner of Hopkins Boulevard and Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi; the city lists the address as 932 Howard Ave.

Are there Saturday farmers markets near Biloxi?

Yes. The Ocean Springs Fresh Market, 1000 Washington Ave., and the Farmers Market at Long Beach, 301 Jeff Davis Ave., have been open Saturday mornings, and The Pass Market in Pass Christian on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the state agriculture department says.

Who runs the Biloxi Community Market?

Since July 1, 2026, longtime vendor Bonny Pesch has managed the market under a professional services agreement with the City of Biloxi.