You can count on each & every farmers market for fresh fruits & vegetables, delicious aromas in the air, and ripe flavors to take home. That’s what we go to them for! But, every farmers market is different, too.
This one features Friday-evening "Moonlight Markets." Food trucks regularly pop up at this market, along with live music & yoga on the lawns. With unique vendors, bonus treats, and special extras & events — discover these farmers markets that are each a must-experience when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!
Regular Market Season & Hours:
May 3 – October 29
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7am – 1pm
November Market Season & Hours:
November 1 – November 15
Saturdays, 9am – 12pm
At one of the largest farmers markets in Michigan, be sure to peruse & purchase local produce, plants, flowers, honey, meat, Great Lakes fish, cheese, baked goods, florals, handmade crafts, and more! Look for vendors like Good Stead Farm, MI Great Lakes Fish Co., Tri-City Mushrooms, The Cheese People of Grand Rapids, Beck's Bees, and Shepherd Organic Produce & Poultry.
Read More +Definitely grab a hot cuppa, cold brew, or specialty latte to sip on while you shop — and enjoy with an assortment of fresh baked goods & pastries. Be ready for a frenzy of food trucks too plentiful to list, along with live music & special events like story time and Yoga at the Market!
Read More +Regular Market Season & Hours:
June 7 - October 11
Saturdays, 8am – 2pm
With vendors from Carigan Family Farm to Brigg's Orchard and Butter Crust Bakery, 81 Maple to MI Great Lakes Fish Co. — don’t miss this bountiful open-air market!
Read More +Indulge your senses during special market dining experiences, curated & hosted by local chefs! Keep watch for uniquely themed options like taco & tequila pairing, or interactive workshops including glass mosaics to resin pours.
Read More +Regular Market Season & Hours:
May 21 – October 31
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am – 3pm
Saturdays, 10am – 1pm
With Corrion Farms, Timm Family Farms, Rafael's Produce, and Jacques Orchard bounty, along with Tri-City Mushrooms, Sugar Bear Bakery, My Eclectic Kitchen, and many more, visit this market for: fresh produce locally grown in Michigan, fresh-cut flower bouquets, honey, delicious pies, cakes, cookies, jams & jellies, and even handcrafted quilted items.
Read More +Keep watch for special market events with live entertainment & family-friendly activities! And be sure to check out the SVRC Marketplace indoor market (right next to the Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market) for more fresh flavors, eclectic eateries, and unique vendor shops.
Read More +Regular Market Season & Hours:
June 3 – October 21
Tuesdays, 2pm – 6pm
Market Mainstays: With a focus on highlighting fresh, local produce, artisans, and food trucks, be sure to swing by this newly reimagined market when it returns to Downtown Bay City this summer!
Regular Market Season & Hours:
June 19 – September 18
Every Other Thursday, 2pm – 6pm
Moonlight Market Season & Hours:
June 27 – September 5
Every Other Friday, 4pm – 8pm
Market Mainstays: With Tomlinson Farms, Laughing Duck Farm, Adams' Old-Fashioned Honey, Al's Maple Syrup, Grandma's Kitchen homemade breads & pastries, and a shaded park pavilion that ensures the market goes on rain or shine, the Auburn Farmers Market is beyond worth a visit!
Market Extras: Watch for annual happenings like the Auburn HollyWeen Daze Art & Craft Event, along with Friday-evening Moonlight Markets every other Friday during market season!
Regular Market Season & Hours:
Mid-July – Late-September
Tuesdays, 3pm – 7pm
Market Mainstays: For homegrown & handmade items, stop by the gazebo in Coal Miner's Park to check out the St. Charles Farmers' Marketplace. Shop local produce & fresh finds including plants, baked goods, dairy items, and crafts.
Market Extras: Look for rotating food & treat trucks from Mijo's to Kona Ice, and taste something new & delicious each time you return!
Regular Market Season & Hours:
July 19 – October 11
Saturdays, 10am – 1pm
Market Mainstays: Experience Chesaning through its local farmers & Market Off Broad vendors: Amman Farm Produce & Nursery, Fobear Farm, Jazzy Bees Apiary, Sun-bo Acres, Tomac Farms, and more.
Market Extras: Held in tandem with the Market, catch outdoor, family-friendly Movies On Broad, beginning at dusk in Downtown Chesaning on select Saturdays throughout the summer!
Regular Market Season & Hours:
June 19 – October 16
Thursdays, 4pm – 7pm
Market Mainstays: For local fruits & veggies, eggs, baked goods, honey, handmade soaps, and more, make your way to the Richland Township Park pavilion for the Hemlock Farmers Market. Shop favorites like local Jacques Orchard for apples, cider, jams & jellies, Earley's Produce for farm-fresh goodness, or Cinda's Pastries to Spanky's Gourmet Treats.
Market Extras: Keep an eye out for rotating food trucks & live musicians to pop up at the market!
Looking for more fresh finds? Spend some time perusing the on-farm markets of favorite local spots including Brandt Farm Co., Paul's Produce Farm, and Shepherd Organic Produce & Poultry! Learn More
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Read More +By: Jen W. O'Deay | Updates: Go Great Lakes Bay | Jen is a Saginaw native and owner of Feel These Words, an independent copywriting studio & home to the free "5 Day Website MiniBoost". Jen specializes in writing that connects, delivered through website copy, branded content articles, and WingWoman writing services. You'll find Jen camping with her family, laughing, and at feelthesewords.com