Farmers Market: Support local Michiganders and delight in Farmers Market surprise offerings

I love to go to the farmer’s markets in our area; you can’t beat the quality of really fresh food.  Ann Arbor Farmers Market Manager Molly Notarianni suggests shopping without a list – it’ll help you stay flexible to take advantage of the wonderful and unexpected. If you’re looking for something special, call the manager.

The 150-vendor farmer’s market in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown (315 Detroit St) has been around since 1918 and is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays (hours?). Come early for the best selection, or shop for bargains at the end of the day. Most  farmer market vendors appreciate cash.  For information call 734-994-3276.

There’s another Ann Arbor market in the Zingerman’s Roadhouse parking lot at the corner of Jackson and Maple Roads. It runs Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from June 19 through September 25. This Westside Farmers’ Market provides farm fresh local produce, meat, plants and artisan foods. Jen Salisbury can tell you more at 734-665-9399. Of Course you can check out Zingermans Deli for some special food any time.

The Dexter Farmers Market in beautiful Downtown Dexter (8140 Main Street) overlooks Mill Creek and Warrior Creek Park. You can pick up fruits, vegetables, herbs, jams, baked goods, flowers, plants and handmade crafts. The market is open Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesdays 4 p.m.-7 p.m. For more details call Courtney Nicholls 734-426-8303.

The Chelsea Farmers Market started in 1990 and is open May through October, Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m.-noon on Chelsea’s Park Street. There’s a variety of produce – including organic – from local farms, along with farm-raised meat & eggs. You’ll also find flowers, plants, shrubs and trees, home-baked breads, pies and cookies, fresh honey, homemade jams and local art and crafts. Your contact is Debbie Rydzon.

The Bushel Basket farmer’s market is open on Wednesdays from May-October, 2:30-5:30 p.m. on the Chelsea Community Hospital campus. Joan Lutchka, (517) 522-4596, can tell you more.

Michigan.gov has a great farm produce calendar that’ll also tell you what each market carries.  Other search sites for markets are Farmers Market Search and Celebrate Michigan Farmers Markets! Let’s keep it local and support our buddies.   If you know of others, let us know via comments below so we can all visit and support our local vendors.
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