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 and 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 Pure Michigan!
Regular Market Hours:
May 4 – October 26
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7am – 1pm
November Market Hours:
November 2 – November 16
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 fresh baked goods and pastries. Be ready for a frenzy of food trucks too plentiful to list, along with live music and special events including story time and Yoga at the Market!
Read More +Regular Market Hours:
May 22 – October 30
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 and 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 Hours:
June 13 – September 26
Thursdays, 2pm – 6pm
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 once a month during market season!
Regular Market Hours:
Mid-July – 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 Mijo's to Ma's Kitchen, and taste something new & delicious each time you return!
Regular Market Hours:
July 16 – October 8
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 20 – October 10
Thursdays, 4pm – 7pm
Market Mainstays: For local fruits & 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, 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 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
Whether you’re looking for antiques and vintage treasures, or you’re on a family adventure to fill out wardrobes and find great deals, you’ll discover what you’re looking for — and then some — at these top spots for shopping in the Great Lakes Bay!
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