Dating back to the 1800s, farmers markets are rooted in our nation’s rich history. They were once community hubs: places where neighborhood residents could mingle and trade unique products.
Eastern Market was the first farmers market to launch in Michigan back in 1803. Today, farmers markets often feature special items, including novel gifts, crafts, baked goods and fresh fruits and vegetables. Summer is the perfect season to explore these local markets. Ann Arborites are lucky to have several options.
Below is a curated list of 14 farmers markets in the Washtenaw County area you can check out this summer:
Agricole Farm Stop
A four-seasons indoor farmers market with a philanthropic mission, they have donated $6 million to local farms and producers.
Chelsea; Contact: 734-562-2840; Hours: M-F 7am-7pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
Argus Farm Stop
With three locations (Liberty St., Packard Market and Packard Café), Argus Farm Stop offers a combination of fresh produce, seasonal items and coffee and tea in a café.
Ann Arbor; Contact: 734-213-2200
Hours:
Liberty St.: Sun-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fri-Sat 8am- 9pm
Packard Market: 8am- 8pm daily
Packard Café: 8am- 8:45pm daily
Outdoor farmers markets
Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market
A 106-year-old farmers market which showcases fresh fruits and vegetables, farm products and artisan items.
Ann Arbor; Contact: 734-794-6255; Hours: Sat-Wed 7am-3pm; Sat 8am-3pm
Chelsea Farmers Market
Since 1977, this farmers market has continued to offer high quality seasonal items and artisanal products to the local community.
Chelsea; Contact: coordinator@chelseafarmersmkt.org; Hours: Wed: 10am- 3pm; Sat: 8am-1pm
Dexter Farmers Market
A historic farmers market celebrating its 19th year in downtown Dexter.
Dexter, MI; Contact: Farmersmarket@dextermi.org; Hours: M-F 9am- 5pm
Dixboro Farmers Market
A weekly summer market also featuring live music and food trucks.
Ann Arbor, MI; Contact: info@dixborofarmersmarket.org; Hours: Fri 3-6pm
Manchester Farmers Market
A weekly market offering fresh produce, crafts and baked goods, in addition to kid-friendly activities and music.
Manchester; Contact: farmersmarket48158@gmail.com; Hours: Thurs-Fri 3-7pm; Sat- 9am- 1pm
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market
An outdoor market with seasonal Michigan produce along with food trucks.
Ann Arbor; Contact: 734-822-2120; Hours: Thurs 2-6pm
Saline Farmers Market
A small market featuring flowers, food and crafts galore!
Saline; Contact: 734-681-0860; Hours: Sat 9am- 1pm
Trinity Health Farm Stand, Ann Arbor
Farm stands carrying produce, flower arrangements and locally sourced seasonal items located within Trinity Health’s hospitals in Ann Arbor and Pontiac. Twenty local farms contribute to this “farm share”.
Ann Arbor & Pontiac; Contact: 844-237-3627
Hours:
Ann Arbor: Wed 11am- 1pm; Morning Markets: August 16th & September 6th 6:30-8:30am
Oakland (Pontiac): Wed 11am- 6pm
Muskegon: First Saturday of the month 8am- 2pm
Westside Farmers Market
A weekly farmers market featuring local produce, treats, and highlights from Ann Arbor favorite Zingerman’s Roadhouse.
Ann Arbor; Contact: manager@westsidefarmersmarket.com; Hours: Thurs 3pm- 7pm
Whitmore Lake Farmers Market
A cute and charming lakeside summer market featuring local eats, crafts and children’s activities.
Whitmore Lake, Contact: farmers_market@northfieldmi.gov; Hours: Sun 10am- 2pm
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White Lotus Farms Market
A community farmers market supporting local farms, featuring baked goods, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, skincare products and handicrafts.
Ann Arbor; Contact: info@whitelotusfarms.com; Hours: Wed 9am- 1pm; Sat 9am- 2pm
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
Two seasonal farmers markets featuring local produce, baked goods, handicrafts and locally-made artisan soaps.
Contact: market@growinghope.net; Hours: Sat 8am- 1pm
