Northern Michigan Winter Farmer’s Markets
Hello, friends and welcome back! This week on the blog I’m bringing you Northern Michigan Winter Farmers Markets. It’s mid-February here in Northern Michigan and the snow is falling lightly outside my office window as I type up this blog post. It is full on winter here in Petoskey and we are loving it. The kids have been outside almost every day after school or bugging me to play on the huge off-limits snowhill at school when I pick them up. This winter has been mild too, so no complaints here. We’ve had a few snow days but Petoskey tends to not close as often as the other public schools in our area and I’m okay with that. Working from home is a blessing but I won’t lie, when the kids are home it’s really hard to actually get some things done and I often find myself trying to keep them busy so I can get my work done.
It’s this time of year that I often start day-dreaming of spring break and warmer weather. Weekly indoor farmers markets are the perfect place to stop in and mosey around looking for fresh seasonal vegetables, yummy baked goods and locally handmade items. It isn’t as crowded as your typical summer market but the bounty is still there and local farmers and vendors are there to help you find what you are looking for.
(Photo Credit: Local Eats)
Petoskey – Crooked Tree Arts Center in the old Carnegie building (old Petoskey Public Library), open Friday mornings, 10am-1pm. Spend the morning shopping downtown Petoskey and make sure to stop into this winter farmers market for baked goods, textiles, pottery, seasonal fresh produce and more. The market also features the occasional culinary demo. While you are there, make sure you stop by Bear Creek Organic Farm’s table and say hello, they offer fresh seasonal greens grown locally in their hoophouses as well as delicious and chemical-free raw honey. For more information on this winter farmers market and upcoming culinary demos head over to the Crooked Tree Arts Center Website for more information.
(Photo Credit: Boyne City Farmer’s Market)
Boyne City – Located in the Red Barn next to the Boyne City Public Library, open Saturday’s 9am-12:30pm. This winter market features fresh seasonal produce, delicious baked goods from local Northern Michigan farmers and vendors, as well as fresh, organic & all-natural meats and eggs. This market is the go-to place if you’re looking for fresh organic beef and chicken. Cook Family Farms out of Gaylord is wonderful and their fresh meat is some of the best in the area.
(Photo Credit: Pond Hill Farm)
Pond Hill Farm – Located a few miles north of Harbor Springs off M-119, this local farm is open daily, year around, offering a seasonal market and canned goods as well as sleigh and ATV rides.
Pond Hill Winter Activities
Daily farm to table lunch in the cafe
Homemade canned goods, soaps and seasonal produce in the market
Cross country ski or snow shoe trails open to the public
Winery where you can sample Pond Hills various vino’s
If you’re in the area, make sure you stop by some of our local markets one of these winter weekends and see what they have to offer!
