The first market of the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market’s 27th season is this Saturday, May 16, from 9 AM-1 PM at The Marquette Commons.
Shoppers will be greeted with a bustling market plaza of over 70 vendors, full of local food and goods, each Saturday. Shoppers can choose from fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce, baked goods, locally raised meat and eggs, kombucha, coffee, bread, hot sauce, and more! Our artisans offer handcrafted goods such as soaps, lotions, jewelry, woodworking products, and knitted products, to name a few.
The Community Table will host local organizations and groups. The Master Gardeners will kick off the first few markets to help answer questions about plant starts and how to get your garden going for this growing season.
A full lineup of programming and events can be found on the market’s event calendar on the market’s website. Highlights include:
Yoga at the Market: Every Saturday, June-October from 9:45-10:45 AM. This BYO Mat, all-level class is donation-based, with a portion of all proceeds going to the market. All classes are taught by the Pinecone Yoga Institute and Body PNCH.
Power of Produce Children’s Program: brought to you by the Marquette Harbor Rotary, Marquette FOOD CO-OP, and Partridge Creek Farm, this year’s programming will happen a few weeks throughout the year. Kids under the age of 12 can learn about and try new fruits and vegetables each week, then purchase produce from local farmers with a $5 voucher.
Food Navigator Program: The Marquette Alger RESA Health Education team will be at select Saturday morning markets, May-June, teaching shoppers how to maximize food assistance benefits, shop on a budget, and prepare healthy meals.
Food Demonstrations from the Marquette Food Coop: Learn how to make the most of seasonal spring, summer, and fall produce at select Saturday markets this season.
Shoppers can now plan for their market visit by using resources available on the market’s website. The interactive Market Map allows shoppers to search for vendors and products, learn more about each vendor, and map their shopping experience accordingly. Additionally, the Vendor Directory page provides shoppers with detailed information about each vendor, including offerings and which dates they will be at the market. Links to these resources can be found on the market’s homepage at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com.
The DMFM will continue to accept a wide array of food assistance programs, including EBT Bridge Card, P-EBT Card, Double Up Food Bucks, UP FreshFood Access, and Food as Medicine vouchers. More information about accepted forms of payment can be found on the DMFM website at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com/paymentoptions.
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