Community Farmers' Markets: Summer
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
