ABOUT WILD & WAYWARD
Rooted Here
Wild & Wayward Farmers Market is rooted in a simple idea:
Local is better when we know the people behind it.
A Little Wild. A Little Wayward. A Whole Lot Local.
Growing Together
Why Wild & Wayward?
BECAUSE A MARKET CAN BE MORE THAN A PLACE TO SHOP.
Wild & Wayward began with a love for local food, small businesses, and the kind of community that happens when people have a reason to gather.
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We wanted a market where growers, producers, bakers, makers, and neighbors aren't simply occupying spaces beside one another—but are part of something people genuinely look forward to visiting.
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Somewhere customers can know who grew their food.
Somewhere small businesses can build relationships instead of simply making transactions.
Somewhere young entrepreneurs can get their first real chance.
Somewhere agriculture is celebrated, community organizations have room to connect, and Saturday mornings feel worth slowing down for.
That’s what we’re growing at Wild & Wayward.
A Little Wild. A Little Wayward.
Wild
Wayward
Wild is for the things that grow.
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The fields and gardens. The flowers, farms, and food. The things that begin with soil, weather, hard work—and a little bit of hope.
Wayward is for the people willing to try something different.
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The makers. The small businesses. The kids with an idea. The growers experimenting with something new. The people who take the less obvious path and build something of their own.
And Local?
That’s what brings all of us together.
Good Food. Honest Craftsmanship. Local People.
Our Mission
Wild & Wayward Farmers Market exists to connect local growers, makers, producers, and neighbors while celebrating good food, honest craftsmanship, local agriculture, and the people behind it.
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We’re growing a market that supports small businesses, creates meaningful opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and gives our community a welcoming place to gather throughout the season.
LOCAL SHOULD MEAN SOMETHING.
Know the people behind what you buy.
YOUNG PEOPLE DESERVE REAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Not pretend ones. Real chances to try, learn, create, and grow.
What Matters Around Here
What We Keep at the Heart of Wild & Wayward
GOOD FOOD DESERVES A PLACE AT THE TABLE.
Agriculture and locally produced food stay at the heart of the market.
COMMUNITY TAKES PARTICIPATION.
A good market is something vendors, customers, partners, and neighbors build together.
SMALL BUSINESSES NEED PLACES TO BEGIN AND GROW.
Good ideas need somewhere to take root.
THERE SHOULD BE ROOM FOR A LITTLE WAYWARDNESS.
Creativity, experimentation, new ideas—and something unexpected now and then.
A Market Worth Showing Up For
Good food. Good people. Good reasons to come back.
Wild & Wayward is about more than filling market spaces. It's about bringing together a thoughtful mix of growers, producers, bakers, makers, and neighbors who make Saturday mornings something worth looking forward to.
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That means consistent market mornings, real opportunities through Young & Wayward, and community programming that brings people together without taking the focus away from the farmers, makers, and small businesses at the heart of it all.
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It means making local food more accessible, encouraging meaningful connections, and giving people reasons to return week after week.
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We don't need to do everything. We want to do the right things well.
Growing With Purpose
Rooted in what matters. Growing with our community.
A good farmers market isn't measured by how many things happen at once. It's measured by the relationships it builds, the businesses it supports, and the reasons people keep coming back.
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At Wild & Wayward, we believe in doing things thoughtfully. Creating a welcoming place for local agriculture and small businesses. Giving young entrepreneurs opportunities to learn and grow. Bringing neighbors together through good food, shared experiences, and a little Saturday morning magic.
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And as our community grows, so will the opportunities to bring even more good things to the table.
More local food.
More small businesses.
More opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
More community connections.
More reasons to spend Saturday morning local.
We’ll grow where it makes sense—and stay rooted in why we started.
Rooted in Community.Â
Growing Together.
At Wild & Wayward Farmers Market, we believe a thriving community is built by neighbors showing up for one another.
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Our Community Partners are organizations whose work reflects that belief. These partnerships aren't purchased or traditional sponsorships. They're intentional relationships rooted in shared values, genuine connection, and a desire to make our corner of Missouri a little better.
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Whether you're looking for assistance, hoping to lend a hand, or simply want to learn more, we invite you to get to know the organizations helping our community grow.
Bee-Lieving in Sedalia
Founding Community Partner
Everyone is welcome at their table. 💜
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Bee-lieving in Sedalia is a local community outreach organization dedicated to helping neighbors through compassion, generosity, and practical support.
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From emergency food boxes and free monthly meals to clothing, blankets, warming supplies, and connections to local resources, Bee-lieving in Sedalia works to ensure that people in our community have somewhere to turn when they need a helping hand.
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We're honored to welcome Bee-lieving in Sedalia as Wild & Wayward's first Founding Community Partner. Together, we hope to explore meaningful ways to reduce food waste, support local families, and strengthen the connections between our market and our neighbors.
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Need a little help? Want to lend a hand?
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Whether you're looking for food assistance, clothing, community resources, or opportunities to give back, we encourage you to connect directly with Bee-lieving in Sedalia.
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Wild & Wayward Is Something We Build Together
Whether you come to fill your market bag, bring something you’ve grown or made, encourage a young entrepreneur, or find another way to be part of the community—there’s room for you at Wild & Wayward.