Michigan Road Trip Guide: Farmer’s Markets

05.21.2025 | 4 min read

There’s nothing quite like eating farm-fresh food that is grown locally. Michigan is home to several popular farmer’s markets across the state. Each offers a unique set of produce and hand-crafted goods specific to the local farms and artisans native to the area.

These farmers’ markets are worth the road trip. See how and when you can visit them this summer:

Ann Arbor’s Farmer’s Market- Ann Arbor

When: From January through April, you can visit at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. From May through December, it’s open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Where: 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

At this covered and open-air atmosphere market, you will find:

Seasonal fruit and vegetables
Herbs and farm fresh eggs
Pastured meat and poultry
Flowers, plants and seedlings
Honey and maple syrup
Cheese, bread and jam
Gluten-free and allergen-free baked goods
Candles, body care products, cards, jewelry, art and ceramics

For more information, visit: Ann Arbor Farmers Market (a2gov.org)

Eastern Market - Detroit

When: The Eastern Market takes place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday year-round. They have additional summer market days June through September, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday.

Where: 2934 Russell St., Detroit

At the heart of Eastern Market is a six-block public market that has been nourishing Detroit since 1891. Every Saturday, it transforms into a vibrant marketplace with hundreds of open-air stalls offering great selections of:

Fruits
Vegetables
Fresh-cut flowers
Locally-produced specialty food products
Pasture and grass-fed meat
Educational, wellness and culinary events
Home goods, art and jewelry
Vintage clothing, antiques and furniture

For more information, visit: Eastern Market

Flint Farmer’s Market - Flint

When: The Flint Farmer’s Market is open annually from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Where: 300 E. First St., Flint

The Flint Framer’s market provides great food, entertainment, kitchen demonstrations, and events to its surrounding community. This beloved market features more than 50 vendors that include:

Several produce products
Meat market
Poultry
Restaurants and food vendors
Breads and baked goods
Cheese
Wine and beer shop
Art gallery
Cafe
Middle eastern and Mexican groceries
Gifts

For more information, visit: Home | Flint Farmers' Market (flintfarmersmarket.com)

Fulton Street Farmer’s Market - Grand Rapids

When: From November through April, the market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The summer market season runs from the first Saturday in May through October and is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Where: 1145 Fulton St., East Grand Rapids

The Fulton Street Market was established in 1922, connecting farmers, food creators, and artists in the community for more than 100 years. The Fulton Street Farmer’s Market is a seasonal, open-air market that offers:

Fresh fruits
Vegetables
Eggs
Baked goods
Crafts

For more information, visit: Fulton Steet Market

Midland Area Farmer’s Market- Midland

When: The market is open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 4 through October 26. The first three Saturdays of November, the market will remain open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: East Lot of Dow Diamond 825 E. Main St., Midland

The Midland Area Farmers Market provides high-quality fresh, locally grown and produced:

Foods
Plants and flowers
Agribusiness related products

According to their website, they are committed to connecting residents and visitors with local farmers and producers while also providing an easy, enjoyable shopping experience.

For more information, visit: Farmers Market - Midland Business Alliance (mbami.org)

Sara Hardy Farmer’s Market - Traverse City

When: The market is operational from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Wednesday in May. June through October, the market is open 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays.

Where: Parking Lot B, Corner of Cass St. and Grandview, Traverse City

The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market is one of the three largest markets in the state. They are proud to serve more than 115 local area farmers who offer:

Meat
Bread
Fruits
Vegetables
Flowers
Kombucha

For more information, visit: Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market - DDA (downtowntc.com)

Marquette Farmer’s and Artists Market - Marquette

When: This Upper Peninsula market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday, May 18 to October 26. They also offer a Wednesday night market, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 19 to August 28.

Where: 112 S. Third St., Marquette

Saturdays: Marquette Commons parking lot
Wednesdays: Washington Street

According to their website, their mission is to support local farmers, growers, and artisans; to make available wholesome, quality food and goods, and to provide a festive marketplace that benefits the Marquette Community.

The Marquette Framers and Artist Market is the largest market in the Upper Peninsula. It’s worth the trip to experience: