Northern Michigan Farmer’s Markets
If you are fortunate enough to be a resident of Petoskey, you can enjoy farmers markets four
days a week without driving more than 18 miles to any of them. At these markets, you can find
lots of amazing fruits and vegetables, as well as baked goods, jars of deliciousness and other
items grown at the hands of the local farmers. At some markets you can find some artisans’
goods as well. Most of the markets provide entertainment while you shop.
Here is a rundown of where the area farmers markets take place so you can stock up on local
fresh foods and wares all summer long.
The Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market runs Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The
season is always Memorial Day weekend through the end of September, so this year it is every
Friday starting May 23 through September 26. The market is located on Howard Street between
Mitchell and Michigan Streets. Most of this market is strictly food including produce, maple
syrup, tea, and baked goods, but there are a few vendors who sell flowers and lavender
products as well. The Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market has 31 vendors this summer.
There is a second farmers market in Petoskey as well. The Old Town Emmet Farm Market takes
place on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Friendship Center in
Petoskey. This market runs from Memorial Day weekend through the first weekend in October,
so this year it is May 24 through October 4. At this market you can find produce and baked
goods as well as local artisans selling their products. They have 17 vendors currently this
season.
You can enjoy the Harbor Springs Farmers Market two days a week in the summertime. This
year the market runs Wednesdays from May 28 through August 27 and Saturdays from May 24
through October 11. The Harbor Springs Farmers Market is located on West Main Street in
downtown Harbor Springs. In addition to farmers, they also have various vendors and some
great opportunities for young people. They feature young entrepreneurs each week as well as
offer children’s activities and programs. The Harbor Springs Farmers Market has 35 vendors this
season.
The Charlevoix Farmers Market runs Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Memorial Day
weekend to the middle of October; this year the season is May 22 through October 16. This
market is located downtown on Bridge Street on the edge of East Park. They have 33 vendors
this season including one who will make you a crepe to enjoy while you shop.
The Boyne City Farmers Market offers a year-round market experience with all kinds of market
offerings. In the summer season the market runs mid-May through mid-October Wednesdays
and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park, and in the winter season the market runs
mid October through mid May from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park Pavilion. The Boyne City
Market allows local artists and artisans to be in their market, and they have one of the largest
markets in the area. Between their two markets, Boyne City has 54 vendors this season
Bonus after thought- Did you know that there are more than 300 farmers markets taking place
this summer throughout the state? Here is a website with a map that outlines when and where
all of these farmers markets take place.
