Midland, Michigan - The Midland Area Farmers Market will open for the 2023 season on Saturday, May 6 at the Dow Diamond East parking lot.
Market Dates and Hours
The Market will be a walk-through market open regular hours, starting on Saturday.
May 6 – October 28
7 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesdays & Saturdays
First three Saturdays in November
9 a.m. – 12 noon
Exciting New Vendors & Returning Favorites
There are currently over 80 vendors signed up for this season. Some exciting new vendors include food trucks: The Twisted Fork, Phat Matt's, and Hangry Bear as well as Pointer Creek Farm, a Taste of the Country and Max Schultz Farms, just to name a few.
“The Midland Area Farmers Market prides itself on being a one-stop-shop for all of your local, homegrown products,” said Emily Lyons, Farmers Market Director. “From vendors who have been with us since the beginning, to new food trucks and produce growers, we are committed to bringing a vibrant, diverse Market to our community.”
Entertainment & Events Galore
The Market’s calendar is jam-packed with activities this season, including:
- A variety of musical talents will be performing weekly to provide ambiance at the Market.
- Mark your calendars for August 6-12, when we will be celebrating National Farmers Market Week along with the rest of the country. We are planning special events on both August 9 and 12, so stay tuned!
- Storytime with Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
- Dump Your Drugs
As always, head to the Market’s Facebook page, @MidlandFarmersMarket and Instagram @MidlandFarmersMarket for details.
Community Partnerships Help the Market Thrive
Thanks to support from MyMichigan Health and MSU Extension, Prescription for Health classes will continue for the 2023 season. Those attending classes receive coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Market's financial institution partner, Isabella Bank, enables the Market to accept many types of payment. This includes SNAP/EBT, WIC Project FRESH coupons, Senior Project FRESH coupons as well as Double Up Food Bucks and debit and credit. For more information check out the Isabella Bank booth in front of the Dow Diamond East Ticket Booth every Market day.
Stay in Touch
Tune into Sunny 97.7 FM weekly on Wednesdays at 7:45 a.m. and listen to Kent Bergstrom and Market Manager Becca talk about what is happening at the Market! Thanks to both Sunny 97.7 and The Highway 107.7 for their partnership.
The Midland Business Alliance manages the Midland Area Farmers Market. Visit the website at www.MBAmi.org/farmersmarket for more information or contact the MBA at (989) 839-9901. For the most up-to-date information about what’s in season and going on at the Market, visit the Farmers Market Facebook page @MidlandFarmersMarket.
Opening Day at the Market
The Midland Area Farmers Market returns to the East Lot of Dow Diamond on Saturday, May 6th. We understand there is a Pitch Hit and Run event as well as an afternoon Loons game but the market will go on! Parking is free for market patrons at Dow Diamond, but may be congested due to these additional events. The Market is less than a 15 minute walk from Downtown Midland where the parking is plentiful. Be sure to bring your stroller or your wagon to transport your market finds and don't forget to check out the many businesses in Downtown Midland!
New to the Midland Area Farmers Market this year is an interactive map that allows you to see which vendors will be attending each day of the market, where the vendor is located within the market, and find contact information for these vendors. To access the maps visit mbami.org/farmersmarket/ and select the date of the market you want to view.
"We are excited for you to meet the many new vendors joining us this year as well as welcome back your favorites. Stay tuned to our social media as we highlight our vendors throughout the season! In addition to new vendors we have some new faces; Becca Pleiman who is our Market Manager and Melissa Heires who is our Food Navigator. I look forward to welcoming market goers from all backgrounds this season and watching the impact the market makes throughout our community!" Said Emily Lyons, Director of the Midland Area Farmers Market
If you want to be make an impact on the Midland Area Farmers Market this season, we are still looking for volunteers to help on market days. You can sign up through the United Way of Midland County.
Some things to keep in mind before you visit:
- Animals are not allowed at the market, service dogs are allowed per ADA compliance.
- Strollers, wagons and wheelchairs are welcomed and encouraged
- We accept SNAP, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks and Prescription for Health
- Parking is always free