Community Farmer's Markets: Spring 2018
Spring Schedule May and June 2018
ANTRIM COUNTY
Alden Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 4–8 PM,
opens June 28
At the tennis park
800-226-5481
Bellaire Farmers’ Market
Fridays 8 AM–NOON,
opens May 25
Behind the Senior Center in Bellaire on M-88
231-350-8835
Central Lake Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens June 16
Downtown, 2460 N. Main St.
231-622-2944
Elk Rapids Area Farmers’ Market
Fridays 8 AM–NOON, opens June 1
Chamber of Commerce grounds on US-31
231-264-8202
Ellsworth Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays 5–7 PM, opens
The Breezeway 3-48
231-536-7351
Mancelona Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 3–7 PM, opens May 17
Pavilion at US-131 and State St.
231-886-0416
BENZIE COUNTY
Beulah Farmers’ Market
Sundays 9 AM–2 PM, opens May 27
Wednesdays 9 AM–2 PM
303 N. Michigan Ave.
231-383-5887
Elberta Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 8 AM–12:30 PM, opens May 17
Marina Pavilion Park, M-22 and M-168
231-383-5904
Frankfort Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens May 5
Open Space Park
231-383-5887
Grow Benzie Farmers’ Market
Mondays 3–7 PM, opens June 4
5885 M-115, blue building with white porch
231-882-9510
Honor Farmers’ & Flea-Market
Tuesdays 9 AM–3 PM, opens June 5
Maley Park on US-31
231-357-3489
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY
Boyne City Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays 8 AM–NOON, starts May 2
Saturdays 8 AM–NOON, moves outdoors in May
Veteran’s Park on Lake St.
231-675-1805
Charlevoix Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 8 AM–1 PM, opens May 17
Downtown at East Park on Bridge St.
231-547-3257
East Jordan Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 8 AM–NOON, opens May 17
Sportsman’s Park
231-350-3944
EMMET COUNTY
Bliss Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens June 2
Bliss Fire Hall on Pleasantview Rd.
231-537-4683
Harbor Springs Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens May 30
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens May 26
Downtown Main St.
231-622-3452
CTAC Artisan & Farmers’ Market
Fridays 10 AM–1 PM, through June 8
461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey
231-347-3209
Downtown Petoskey Farmers’ Market
Fridays 8:30 AM–1 PM, opens June 15
Howard St. near JC Penney
231-347-4150
Old Town Emmet Farm Market
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens June 16
900 Emmet St., Petoskey
231-347-3434
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
Fife Lake Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM, opens May 26
In the Village Green
231-879-3702
Interlochen Farmers’ Market
Sundays 9 AM–2 PM, opens May 6
Interlochen Corners
231-378-4488
Kingsley Farmers’ & Artisan Market
Wednesdays 2–7 PM, opens June 13
Brownson Memorial Park
231-263-5902
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays 8 AM–NOON, starting June 6
Saturdays 7:30 AM–NOON, opens May 5
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, opens May 18
3983 Lund Rd., Fife Lake
231-564-3095
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City
Outdoor Market
Mondays NOON–4 PM, opens May 21
Follow the signs
231-941-1961
KALKASKA COUNTY
Kalkaska Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays, 2–6 PM, opens May 22
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, opens June 16
Downtown, next to post office
Glen Arbor Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens June 12
Downtown behind the Township Hall
Leland Farmers’ Market
Thursdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens June 21
Leland School parking lot
Northport Farmers’ Market
Fridays 9 AM–1 PM, opens June 8
Next to the Depot near the marina
Suttons Bay Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM, opens May 12
North Park, at M-22 and M-204
MANISTEE COUNTY
Bear Lake Farmers’ Market
Fridays 2–6 PM, opens June 22
11962 Chippewa Hwy.
231-690-2210
Manistee Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
Saturdays 8 AM–1 PM, opens May 26
Maple St. Bridge, at Memorial Dr. and Washington St. • 616-901-3052
Onekama Farmers’ Market
Fridays 1–5 PM, opens May 25
Main St. next to Mathieu’s Builders
231-889-5560
MISSAUKEE COUNTY
3rd Day Farm Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM, opens May 26
3234 S. La Chance Rd. Lake City
231-884-8285
WEXFORD COUNTY
Cadillac Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays and Fridays
8 AM–4:30 PM starting June 1
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 their special events, tastings and product availability
2018 OPENING DAYS AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE
Find the earliest markets near you! (See main directory for details)
BEGINNING OF MAY
CTAC Petoskey, Fridays through June 8
Boyne City, Wednesday, May 2
Boyne City, Saturday, May 5
Frankfort, Saturday, May 5
Traverse City Downtown, Saturday, May 5
Interlochen, Sunday, May 6
Suttons Bay, Saturday, May 12
WEEK OF MAY 14
Charlevoix, Thursday, May 17
East Jordan, Thursday, May 17
Elberta, Thursday, May 17
Mancelona, Thursday, May 17
Springfield Rec, Thursday, May 17
WEEK OF MAY 21
Grand Traverse Commons, Monday, May 21
Kalkaska, Tuesday, May 22
Bellaire, Friday, May 25
Onekama, Friday, May 25
Fife Lake, Saturday, May 26
Harbor Springs, Saturday, May 26
Manistee, Saturday, May 26
3rd Day Farm, Saturday, May 26
Beulah, Sunday, May 27
WEEK OF MAY 28
Harbor Springs, Wednesday, May 30
Cadillac, Friday, June 1
Elk Rapids, Friday, June 1
Bliss, Saturday, June 2
WEEK OF JUNE 4
Grow Benzie, Monday, June 4
Cadillac, Tuesday, June 5
Honor, Tuesday, June 5
Traverse City Downtown, Wednesday, June 6
Northport, Friday, June 8
Glen Arbor, Tuesday, June 12
WEEK OF JUNE 11
Kingsley, Wednesday, June 13
Bear Lake, Friday, June 22
Petoskey downtown, Friday, June 15
Central Lake, Saturday, June 16
Empire, Saturday, June 16
Petoskey Old Town Emmet, Saturday, June 16
END OF JUNE
Leland, Thursday, June 21
Alden, Thursday, June 28
What’s in Season
May and June
Wait, is the snow gone yet? Yes—the ground may be a bit cold yet but the markets are eager to greet us with the true tastes of spring! Forgo the imports now—fresh and local is on its way. Here’s a list of some of the foods you’ll be finding when shopping at your local farmers’ markets.
SPRING ARRIVALS
Hothouse lettuce and greens
Carrots, parsnips and spinach (overwintered)
Asparagus
Ramps (wild leeks)
Morel mushrooms
Fiddleheads
Nettles
Rhubarb
Chives, cilantro and garlic greens
Arugula and sorrel
Hothouse tomatoes
Radishes
Lettuce and spinach
Shiitake mushrooms
Hop shoots
Strawberries
Green onions
Peas
Garlic scapes
ALWAYS IN SEASON
Honey
Maple syrup
Eggs
Pork and beef
Chicken and turkey
Lake Michigan fish
Cheese
Bread and baked goods
Dried fruits
Jams and jellies
Pickles and salsas