MONROE COUNTY, MI — Mondays are reserved for Whiteford Farmers Market. Located at Whiteford Stoneco Park, the market started earlier this month and is open from 4-7 p.m. every Monday.
“We have over 50 vendors signed up which are local citizens who wish to showcase their businesses,” said Jeff Thomas, Whiteford Township supervisor, in a written statement. “Our goal is to create a community event that brings local people in one place to market/sell their goods as well as create a community event where people can come together and support local businesses run by people in our community.”
There are several farmers markets in Monroe County. We’ve made a list of places where you can find handmade goods and fresh produce.
Carleton’s Farmers Market with Vendors
Offered every second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May to October at Ash Carleton Park, 12899 Horan St. It offers local produce and a variety of vendors.
Dundee Farmers and Artisan Market
Located at the Hub Downtown (corner of Van Nest and Ypsilanti), this market will be open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 15 to Oct. 5. Vendors offer fresh produce, food and handmade items.
Frenchtown Makers Market
This market is located at 2621 N. Dixie Hwy. in Monroe and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. one weekend a month. Dates are listed online. The market features local farmers (including meat, eggs, produce and flowers), crafts, handmade items and unique finds.
Ida Farmers Market
Open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., the market is located at 3016 Lewis Ave. in Ida. Vendors offer baked goods, handcrafted items and in season produce.
Monroe Farmers Market
Located at 20 E. Willow St., the market features local farmers (including meat, eggs, produce and flowers), crafts and handmade items. Open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. SNAP/EBT payments are accepted and there are wheelchair-accessible options.
Find a Farmers Market
Willing to travel? According to the Michigan Farmers’ Market Association, there are more than 300+ farmers markets statewide. Using this link, you can search by market name, zip code or day of the week.
— Contact reporter Lisa Vidaurri-Bowling at lvidaurribowling@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Whiteford Farmers Market open Mondays at Whiteford Stoneco Park
Reporting by Lisa Vidaurri Bowling, The Monroe News / The Monroe News
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