Community Farmers' Markets: Summer

Photography By | July 10, 2018
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ANTRIM COUNTY

Alden Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 4–8 PM
At the tennis park • 800-226-5481

Bellaire Farmers’ Market
Fridays 8 AM–NOON
Behind the Senior Center in Bellaire on M-88
231-350-8835

Central Lake Farmers’ Market*
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
Downtown, 2460 N. Main St. • 231-622-2944

Elk Rapids Area Farmers’ Market*
Fridays 8 AM–NOON
Chamber of Commerce grounds on US-31
231-264-8202

Ellsworth Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays 5–7 PM
The Breezeway 3-48 • 231-536-7351

Mancelona Farmers’ Market*
Thursdays 3–7 PM
Pavilion at US-131 and State St. • 231-886-0416

BENZIE COUNTY

Beulah Farmers’ Market
Sundays 9 AM–2 PM • Wednesdays 9 AM–2 PM
303 N. Michigan Ave. • 231-383-5887

Elberta Farmers’ Market*
Thursdays 8 AM–12:30 PM
Marina Pavilion Park, M-22 and M-168
231-383-5904

Frankfort Farmers’ Market*
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
Open Space Park • 231-383-5887

Grow Benzie Farmers’ Market*
Mondays 3–7 PM,
5885 M-115, blue building with white porch
231-882-9510

Honor Farmers’ & Flea-Market
Tuesdays 9 AM–3 PM
Maley Park on US-31 • 231-357-3489

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

Boyne City Farmers’ Market*
Wednesdays 8 AM–NOON
Saturdays 8 AM–NOON,
Veteran’s Park on Lake St.
231-675-1805

Charlevoix Farmers’ Market*
Thursdays 8 AM–1 PM
Downtown at East Park on Bridge St.
231-547-3257

East Jordan Farmers’ Market*
Thursdays 8 AM–NOON
Sportsman’s Park
231-350-3944

EMMET COUNTY

Bliss Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
Bliss Fire Hall on Pleasantview Rd.
231-537-4683

Harbor Springs Farmers’ Market*
Wednesdays 9 AM–1 PM • Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM,
Downtown Main St. • 231-622-3452

Downtown Petoskey Farmers’ Market
Fridays 8:30 AM–1 PM
Howard St. near JC Penney • 231-347-4150

Old Town Emmet Farm Market
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
900 Emmet St., Petoskey • 231-347-3434

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY

Fife Lake Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM
In the Village Green • 231-879-3702

Interlochen Farmers’ Market*
Sundays 9 AM–2 PM
Interlochen Corners • 231-378-4488

Kingsley Farmers’ & Artisan Market
Wednesdays 2–7 PM
Brownson Memorial Park • 231-263-5902

Old Mission Peninsula Community Market
4 Fridays: 8/17, 8/31, 9/14 & 9/28, 4–7 PM
Old Mission Peninsula School • info@ompef.org

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers’ Market*
Wednesdays 8 AM–NOON
Saturdays 7:30 AM–NOON
On Grandview Pkwy. between Cass and Union,
Traverse City. During National Cherry Festival at
Old Town Parking Deck • 231-922-2050

springfield Recreation Area Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 3–7 PM
3983 Lund Rd., Fife Lake • 231-564-3095

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City*
Outdoor Market • Mondays NOON–4 PM
1200 W. Eleventh St. and follow the signs
231-941-1961

KALKASKA COUNTY

Kalkaska Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays, 2–6 PM
Downtown at Railroad Square • 231-384-1027

LEELANAU COUNTY

To contact all Leelanau County markets, call 231-256-9888; EatLeelanau.org

Empire Farmers’ Market*
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
Downtown, next to post office

Glen Arbor Farmers’ Market*
Tuesdays 9 AM–1 PM
Downtown behind the Township Hall

Leland Farmers’ Market*
Thursdays 9 AM–1 PM
Leland School parking lot

Northport Farmers’ Market*
Fridays 9 AM–1 PM
Next to the Depot near the marina

Suttons Bay Farmers’ Market*
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
North Park, at M-22 and M-204

MANISTEE COUNTY

Bear Lake Farmers’ Market*
Fridays 2–6 PM
11962 Chippewa Hwy.
231-690-2210

Manistee Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market*
Saturdays 8 AM–1 PM
Maple St. Bridge, Memorial Dr. and Washington St.
616-901-3052

Onekama Farmers’ Market
Fridays 1–5 PM
Main St. next to Mathieu’s Builders • 231-889-5560

MISSAUKEE COUNTY

3rd Day Farm Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM
3234 S. La Chance Rd. Lake City • 231-884-8285

WEXFORD COUNTY

Cadillac Farmers’ Market*
Tuesdays and Fridays
8 AM–4:30 PM
On Lake St. north of Public Library
231-775-6310

For More Information
Many farmers’ markets are now online with a website and/or Facebook page. To make the most of your market experience, follow them and keep up to date with special events, tastings and product availability.

*Accepts Bridge cards

SUMMER MARKET DAYS AT-A-GLANCE

See main directory for location and other details.

Monday
Grand Traverse Commons, NOON–4 PM
Grow Benzie, 3–7 PM

Tuesday
Cadillac, 8 AM–4:30 PM
Ellsworth, 5–7 PM
Glen Arbor, 9 AM–1 PM
Honor, 9 AM–3 PM
Kalkaska, 2–6 PM

Wednesday
Beulah, 9 AM–2 PM
Boyne City, 8 AM–NOON
Harbor Springs, 9 AM–1 PM
Kingsley, 2–7 PM
Traverse City Downtown, 8 AM–NOON

Thursday
Alden, 4–8 PM
Charlevoix, 8 AM–1 PM
East Jordan, 8 AM–NOON
Elberta, 8 AM–12:30 PM
Leland, 9 AM–1 PM
Mancelona, 3–7 PM
Springfield Recreation Area, 3–7 PM

Friday
Bear Lake, 2–6 PM
Bellaire, 8 AM–NOON
Cadillac, 8 AM–4:30 PM
Elk Rapids Area, 8 AM–NOON
Northport, 9 AM–1 PM
Old Mission Peninsula, 4–7 PM
Onekama, 1–5 PM
Petoskey, 8:30 AM–1 PM

Saturday
Bliss, 9 AM–1 PM
Boyne City, 8 AM–NOON
Central Lake, 9 AM–1PM
Empire, 9 AM–1 PM
Fife Lake, 10 AM–2 PM
Frankfort, 9 AM–1 PM
Harbor Springs, 9 AM–1 PM
Manistee, 8 AM–1 PM
Petoskey Old Town, 9 AM–1 PM
Suttons Bay, 9 AM–1 PM
Third Day Farm, 10 AM–3 PM
Traverse City Downtown, 7:30 AM–NOON

Sunday
Beulah, 9 AM–2 PM
Interlochen, 9 AM–2 PM

What’s in Season

July and August

Farmers and their crops have been making most of our lengthening days and warming nights—those April blizzards are now a distant memory and summer is upon us in full glory. There’s a wonderful and sometimes surprising array of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and other year-round goods to be found at our region’s farmers’ markets— shop regularly to make sure you don’t miss anything! As always, do your best to preserve some of this summer’s local bounty at its peak of flavor by freezing, canning and pickling. Every jar will make a difference later in the year—not just in your grocery bill but in your health and happiness, too, as you open the lid and take in the delicious taste of summer once again.

VEGETABLES
Peas (sugarsnap, snow and English)
Spinach and Swiss chard
Lettuce
Cilantro
Garlic scapes
Radishes
Kohlrabi
Mushrooms (cultivated and wild)
Summer squash and zucchini
Early onions and scallions
Basil, dill and parsley
Cucumbers
Kale, collard and mustard greens
Green beans, all kinds
Young garlic
Shallots
Tomatoes
Cabbages
Turnips
Broccoli
Edamame beans
Sweet corn
Green peppers
Cauliflower
Fennel
Celery
Carrots
New potatoes
Eggplant
Beets
Chile peppers
Sweet peppers
Tomatillos
Artichokes

FRUITS
Strawberries (season ending)
Cherries (sweets, Balatons, then tarts)
Saskatoons
Blueberries
Blackberries
Raspberries
Apricots
Currants
Gooseberries
Peaches and nectarines
Melons
Summer apples
Plums
Pears

ALSO AT THE MARKETS
Locally raised meats
Great Lakes fish
Free-range eggs
Fresh pastas
Local cheeses
Pickles and cultured veggies
Jams, jellies and chutneys
Herbs and herbal teas
Michigan maple syrup
Local honey and beeswax
Milk and ice cream
Breads and pastries
Garden plants
Soaps

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