The first market of the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market’s (DMFM) 24th season is this Saturday, May 20, from 9 AM-1 PM at The Marquette Commons.
“It’s been a long winter and we are excited to be back at the start of the market season,” says Sara Johnson, Market Manager. “There’s a lot of new offerings this year that I think customers and shoppers will appreciate!”
New this season, the market is debuting its new logo which will be featured on signs and tents around the market plaza. Customers can also purchase Gift Cards on the market’s website. Gift cards can be redeemed in person, at the Information Booth during regular market hours.
Shoppers will be greeted with a bustling market plaza, featuring six additional booths, full of local vendors 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 knitter products, to name a few. The Information Booth is located under the overhang, near the Commons building itself.
The Community Table will also be back, in addition to the new FREE Community Table. This new table is available at no cost to local organizations and groups whose mission aligns with local food and local art values. The Master Gardners will be at the FREE Community Table the first few markets to help answer questions about plant starts and how to get your garden going for this growing season. Interested groups are encouraged to submit an application to reserve the FREE Community Table at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com/apply.
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.
- Power of Produce Children’s Program: brought to you by Partridge Creek Farm, this program runs Saturdays in July and August. Kids under the age of 12 can try new fruits and vegetables each week, then purchase produce from local farmers with a $2 voucher.
- Food Navigator Program: The Marquette Alger RESA Health Education team will be at select Saturday morning markets May-September 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 new 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 Meet Our Vendors page provides shoppers with detailed information about each vendor including specific offerings, accepted payment types, 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, WIC Project FRESH, Sr. Project FRESH, 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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