Discover the festive feeling of the harvest season and spend some time outdoors with friends and family at the farmer’s market. From organic eggs and fresh produce to fresh-baked pies and pickled cucumbers, there’s something delicious waiting for you at each of the grower’s stalls. Why not visit one of these four fun Highland Park farmers markets today?
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
Head out to Lincoln Park and visit this urban market that features tons of local growers, craftspeople, and delicious food vendors. Held weekly on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this market runs through October with an extraordinary November holiday market. Join Lincoln Park Farmers Market’s Power of Produce (POP) Club. It’s a program for families with kids age 5 through 12 that features activities, a free shopping bag, and a voucher for $2.00 worth of recently harvested fruits and vegetables.
Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market
Visit curated vendors who offer only the best of Michigan’s seasonal, local produce and goods. Browse a wide variety of vendors selling items from fresh flowers to produce, baked goods, cheeses, and meats. Craftspeople are onsite, offering their handmade wares like soaps, woodworking, and pottery.
Enjoy cooking and ice carving demonstrations, live entertainment, gardening workshops, and take a free class thanks to Yoga Shala. The kids will love their dedicated area with art lessons, games, and face painting. Seniors can get their blood pressure checked for free. Dearborn’s market is a terrific place for people of all ages to gather every Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It’s located at 1034 Monroe St., behind Wagner Place on West Village Drive.
Livonia’s Wilson Barn Market
The Livonia’s Wilson Barn Market is open for business every Saturday from now through Oct. 13, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come experience the Wilson Barn. It’s a historic gem. This market features a variety of artisan vendors peddling home-baked items, locally grown produce, honey, American-made jewelry, wood and textile crafts, and garage sale items.
This venue promises an exciting adventure for families, with something for everyone. It’s the ideal spot to shop for unique Christmas gifts. It’s never too early to start preparing for the holidays.
Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market
Sometimes you don’t want to wait until the weekends for your farm-fresh produce. Wayne State’s market in Detroit is a week-day, day-time venue. A popular shopping area for mid-town residents and students of nearby Wayne State University, it’s located in a terrific spot close to major transportation corridors and is easily accessible by bus on Warren, Cass, and Woodward Avenues.
This downtown market offers regionally-sourced produce, herbs, flowers, and some prepared foods, such as baked goods. Find the Wayne State farmers market across from Detroit Public Library at 5201 Cass Ave., every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Head to the market for a fun-filled day and support your local farmers and small businesses. You’ll walk away with more than just delicious food. Your spirit will soar.
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