Winter Farmers' Markets
Winter Schedule
November 2017 through April 2018
Only a handful of markets remain open through our Northern Michigan cold season. But oh, what a nice way to spend a winter morning!
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY
Boyne City Farmers’ Market*
Saturdays 9 AM–NOON
In the Boyne City Hall
Year-round market for fresh produce, meats, artisanal food products, baked goods and handcrafted household items. 231-582-9009
Charlevoix Holiday Market Finale
Tuesday, November 21, 3–6 PM
Charlevoix Public Library
Special one-day market with gift baskets, turkeys, pies, apples, squash and root vegetables or preorder from vendors for fresh turkeys, pies and more; see vendor list on Facebook. 231-330-0968
EMMET COUNTY
Petoskey-CTAC Artisans & Farmers Mart
Fridays 10 AM–1 PM; closed the Friday after Christmas Day
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey
Features a wide variety of locally grown and handmade goods; live music sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization; culinary demonstrations on the first Friday of each month. Closed December 29. 231-347-4337
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City*
Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM
In the Mercato at Building 50
Farmers and local food vendors spread throughout the hallways of the Mercato allow for meandering and shopping for local provisions all winter. 231-941-1900
For More Information
Many farmers’ markets are now online with a website and/or Facebook page. To improve your market experience, follow them and keep up to date with their special events and other information.
* Accepts Bridge cards
What’s in Season
Early Winter Markets
FROM STORAGE
Apples
Pears
Chestnuts
Beets
Cabbages
Garlic
Leeks
Hard winter squash
Onions and shallots
Turnips, rutabagas and winter radishes
Carrots, parsnips and celeriac
Popcorn and dried corn
Potatoes
Sunchokes
FROM FIELD AND HOOPHOUSE
Lettuce and spinach
Kale and collard greens
Microgreens
Bokchoy, tatsoi and Napa cabbage
YEAR-ROUND PRODUCTS
Pickles and cultured veggies
Dried fruits
Eggs
Cheese
Breads, pies and pastries
Pastas
Meats (chicken, pork, beef, rabbit,
lamb)
Jams, jellies, juices
Honey and maple syrup
Salsas and dressings
Artisan and ethnic specialty foods
