Looking for a bit of seasonal fun on the weekends? Visit a Michigan farmer’s market no matter where you visit us! Michigan farmer’s markets provide great food to cook at your rental property, and can introduce you to new and exciting flavors. To build out the rest of your Michigan trip, take a look at our vacation guide for more inspiration on the best restaurants, activities, and things to do in the Wolverine state.
Best Michigan Farmers Markets in the Upper Peninsula
Marquette Farmers Market
The Marquette Farmers Market is one of our favorite stops in the Upper Peninsula! With a wide range of vendors and the perfect location in downtown Marquette, the Marquette market is hard to miss!
Operating Season:
Saturday Morning Outdoor Market: Late May – End of October 9 am – 1 pm
Wednesday Evening Outdoor Market: Mid June – Mid September 5 pm – 7 pm
Late Fall Market: Early November – Mid December 9 am – 1 pm
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Houghton Farmers Market
The downtown Houghton Farmers Market sits on the banks of the Portage Canal. Rain or shine, Houghton offers local produce, cooking demonstrations, and live music in a scenic downtown setting.
Operating Season: Tuesday afternoons year-round
Best Michigan Farmers Markets in West Michigan
Holland’s Farmers Market
While you are exploring Western Michigan you have to stop at Holland’s Farmers Market! The home of Fall Fest, downtown Holland absolutely buzzes when it’s time to buy and try local goods!
Operating Season: Wednesday and Saturday 8 am – 2 pm year-round
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Fulton Street Farmers Market
Initially founded in 1922, the Fulton Street Farmers Market is a Western Michigan staple for farmers, chefs, and artisans. Equipped with over 100 outdoor and indoor booths, the market has a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and art projects available year-round!
Operating Season:
Main Season Market
First Saturday in May – Last Saturday of October
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 8 am – 2 pm
Second Season Market
First Saturday in November – Last Saturday of April
Saturday 10 am – 1 pm
Best Michigan Farmers Markets in Northern Michigan
Sara Hardy’s Farmers Market
If you are staying in Northern Michigan, then we must insist that you stop over at the Sara Hardy’s Farmers Market! Found in downtown Traverse City, you can peruse a large variety of fresh goods and products from Michigan’s finest.
Operating Season:
May – October Saturday Market
June – October Wednesday Market
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Best Place to Stay in Michigan
We make it easy to stay in Michigan no matter where you go! Whether you are planning a trip to the outdoors in the Upper Peninsula or want to explore the outskirts of Chicago on Lake Michigan, we have it all! Book a stay with us in one of our cabins, houses, or lakeside cottages so you can prepare a fresh meal with your newfound Michigan produce when you visit the great state of Michigan!