You can count on each & every farmers market for fresh fruits and 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 wood-fired pizzas on Wednesdays and a Friday-night “Market After Dark”. Food trucks regularly pop up at this market, along with live music and yoga on the lawns. With unique vendors, bonus treats, and special extras & events — discover these farmers markets in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region that are each a must-experience!
Regular Market Hours:
May 6 – October 28
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7am – 1pm
November Market Hours:
November 4 – November 18
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, Udder Bliss Farm, Midland Bee Company, and Shepherd Organic Produce & Poultry.
Read More +Definitely grab a hot cuppa, cold brew, or specialty latte from on-site Creation Coffee or Grove Tea Lounge — and enjoy with an assortment of colorful, fresh-made French delights from O'Macaron or Moon Macarons. Be ready for a frenzy of food trucks too plentiful to list, along with live music and special events like Yoga at the Market!
Read More +Open-Air Market Hours:
June 3 – October 14
Saturdays, 8am – 2pm
June 21 – August 30
Wednesdays, 4pm – 7pm
Market After Dark Hours:
Late June – Mid-August
Friday Evenings
Virtual Farm Store Hours:
Open 24/7
With vendors from Carigan Family Farm to Butter Crust Bakery, 81 Maple to MI Great Lakes Fish Co. — plus classes & events, an indoor and open-air market, curated dining experiences, and Wood-Fired Wednesdays with popular pizzas ready to be ordered in advance & picked up — don’t miss this market!
Read More +Indulge your senses during Market After Dark’s Friday-night art market events. Enjoy live music and master culinary artists, art demonstrations and immersive art experiences — and take it all in with a craft cocktail or Michigan-made beverage in-hand! Keep watch for uniquely themed dinner events, too — and interactive classes in sushi rolling and beyond!
Read More +Regular Market Hours:
May 24 – October 28
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am – 3pm
Saturdays, 10am – 1pm
Monday Market Hours:
July 3 – August 28
Mondays, 10am – 3pm
With Corrion Farms, Timm Family Farms, Rafael's Produce, and Jacques Orchard bounty, along with Tri-City Mushrooms, Taste My Cake, and many more, visit this market for: fresh produce locally grown in Michigan, fresh-cut flower bouquets, honey, delicious pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, jams & jellies, and even handcrafted quilted items.
Read More +Keep watch for special Monday Night Markets, complete with live entertainment and themed dinners prepared by local Chef Lonnie of Artisan Urban Bistro. 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 Hours:
June 15 – September 28
Thursdays, 2pm – 6pm
Market Mainstays: With Tomlinson Farms, Laughing Duck Farm, Norm Adams Honey, Al’s Maple Syrup, 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 once each month during market season!
Regular Market Hours:
July 11 – Late-September
Tuesdays, 2pm – 6pm
Market Mainstays: For homegrown and handmade items, experience the St. Charles Farmers' Marketplace. Enjoy bountiful local produce and fresh finds including plants, baked goods, dairy items, and crafts.
Market Extras: Look for rotating food trucks from Wonder Burger to The Pizza Box and taste something new & delicious each time you return!
Regular Market Hours:
July 15 – October 7
Saturdays, 10am – 1pm
Market Mainstays: Experience Chesaning through its local farmers and 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 Hours:
June 15 – October 19
Thursdays, 4pm – 7pm
Market Mainstays: For local fruits and veggies, eggs, baked goods, honey, handmade soaps, and more, make your way to Richland Township Park for the Hemlock Farmers Market. Shop favorites like local Jacques Orchard for apples, cider, jams & jellies, or Truly Scrumptious Hemlock for scratch-made treats.
Market Extras: Keep an eye out for rotating food trucks and 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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