Every single day of the week, there’s at least one farmer’s market operating in Northern Michigan. Each market introduces a different set of local farmers—and their fresh-from-the-earth produce—to the people. When you visit one of these markets, you’re getting a glimpse into the local food movement: how food is grown, sold and prepared in the Land of Delight.

*Cherries, always stealing the show. The 2024 crop is juuuuuust around the corner.*

Not only are the markets bursting with juicy fruits and leafy greens, but you’ll also find heritage breed meats, artisan cheeses (made from cow, goat and plant-based milks!), baked goods in every variety, flowers and at some of the stalls, local artwork. These weekly markets are one of the best ways to support Northern Michigan makers and food purveyors while you’re here—and to take a bit of your vacation home, too.

MONDAY

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1 PM to 5 PM
(May-October)
Location: the Piazza and under the Pavilion (between Cottageview and Red Drive);
830 Cottageview Dr, Ste 101, Traverse City, MI, 49684

TUESDAY

Glen Arbor
9 AM to 1 PM
(June 4 – September 10)
Location: Behind Glen Arbor Township Hall; 6394 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor, MI 49636

WEDNESDAY

Traverse City Sara Hardy Farmer’s Market (downtown)
8 AM to 12 PM
(June-October)
Location: Parking Lot B, Southwest Corner of E. Grandview Pkwy at Cass St., Traverse City, MI 49684

THURSDAY

Leland
9 AM to 1 PM
(June 6 – September 5)
Location: Immanuel Luthern Church parking lot; 303 East Pearl St., Leland, MI 49654

Interlochen
2 pm to 7 pm
(June, July, August)
Location: 2112 Joe Maddy Parkway (M-137), Interlochen, MI, 49643

*Bardenhagen tomatoes at the Leland Farmer’s Market.*

FRIDAY

Elk Rapids
8 AM to 12 PM
(June 7- October 4)
Location for 2024: The Cedar Street parking lot; directly behind the Dexter Hotel and accessible from Cedar Street between River Street and Harbor Drive, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Northport
9 AM to 1 PM
(June 7 – September 20)
Location: Across from the marina; 105 S. Bay Street, Northport, MI 49670

SATURDAY

The Village Commons
10 AM to 2 PM
(outdoor—May-October)
Location: The Piazza and under the Pavilion (between Cottageview and Red Drive);
830 Cottageview Dr, Ste 101, Traverse City, MI, 49684. For November-April, the market moves indoors to the Mercato corridor.

Traverse City Sara Hardy Farmer’s Market (downtown)
7:30 AM to 12 PM
(May-October)
Location: Parking Lot B, Southwest Corner of E. Grandview Pkwy at Cass St., Traverse City, MI 49684

Suttons Bay
9 AM to 1 PM
(May 11 – October 19)
Location: North Park, corner of M-204 & M-22 at 601 Front Street, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Empire
9 AM to 1 PM
(June 8 – August 31)
Location: Downtown, next to the post office at 10234 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630