Detroit − Eastern Market Flower Day is an annual event that is beloved by thousands who flock to the market each year to purchase blooms from more than 150 vendors.
The rite of spring in Detroit includes more than just flowers. It typically includes live events and musical performances, as well.
How much does it cost to go to Flower Day?
There’s no charge to participate in Flower Day aside from the cost of any flowers you buy. That’s assuming you can find parking, which can be at a premium surrounding the market.
Tips for Eastern Market Flower Day
Frequent attendees offer several suggestions for successfully navigating Flower Day:
Eastern Market Flower Day returns May 17
Eastern Market Flower Day is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, with additional “Flower Tuesday” markets scheduled for May 5, 12, 19 and 26. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market also promotes Flower Tuesday in event listings.
Where is Eastern Market?
The Eastern Market is located at 2934 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207 at the northeast corner of Interstate 75 and Gratiot Avenue near downtown Detroit. Normal market hours are Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Detroit Flower Day tradition born in 1967
The Eastern Market describes Flower Day as a tradition that has long anchored its historic public market in Detroit. The event typically falls on a Sunday in mid‑May, with Eastern Market’s social posts noting it is held each year on the Sunday after Mother’s Day, a pattern that aligns with the May 17, 2026 date.
What happens on Flower Day?
Flower Day features vendors from the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association “from all over the Midwest,” offering one of the largest flower selections in the region. The market also highlights added festivities for all ages, including live music, food options, and more than 150 flower vendors spread through the sheds.
Extra Flower Tuesdays in May
To give shoppers a less crowded option, Eastern Market is extending the celebration with four Flower Tuesday Markets on May 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sheds 5 and 6. These weekday markets feature plants from Eastern Market growers, smaller crowds, and easier parking, and organizers note that flower vendors will also be in Shed 6 every day beginning in May from sunrise to sunset.
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: When is Flower Day at Eastern Market in Detroit?
Reporting by Gary Miles, The Detroit News / The Detroit News
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