Michigan spring produce will be the star of the Fenton Farmers Market, which debuts this Thursday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. on the front lawn of the Fenton Community & Cultural Center.
The market will be open rain or shine, unless weather conditions are dangerous, said Pat Allen of Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. SLPR sponsors the event with the city of Fenton and the Fenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
Bring your umbrella just in case, and enjoy shopping from about four dozen vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, jewelry, honey and meats from Roeske Farms of Hartland, including free-range chicken and turkey, pork sausage, bacon and more.
“All the produce has to be Michigan grown,” Allen said. Food vendors will be plentiful, too, including sales of barbecue and smoked meats, tacos, hot dogs and pizza.
Visitors with a Michigan EBT card for food assistance can earn “Double Up Food Bucks,” Allen said. “You’ll get $20 in tokens to be used for any food items, including cookies and breads, and an additional $20 in tokens to be used only for fruits and vegetables.”
The city of Linden will open its Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at a brand new location on Walmar Street next to Eagle’s Wooden Park. In case of inclement weather, the event will be at the Linden VFW Hall at 105 Mill St.
The markets will run through Aug. 28 and are sponsored by SLPR, the city of Linden and the Linden DDA.
Interested vendors will find an application on the SLPR website, slpr.net.
If you’re out and about near the village of Holly, the Holly Farmers Market is open every Sunday between May 12 and Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Crapo Park. You’ll find seasonal produce, micro-greens, baked goods, salsa, chips, meats, honey and beeswax products.
“It’s been raining for almost every market of the year so far,” said Genevieve Rainey, market master. “All the bad weather makes it difficult, but we’re open rain or shine as long as there is no severe weather.”
Genesee County is home to two year-round farmers markets in Flint and Davison.
The Flint Farmers Market has been recognized as one of the “Great Places in America,” by the American Planning Association.
Located at 300 E. First St. in Flint, the market is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for food vendors, entertainment, kitchen demonstrations, events and more.
The Davison Farmers Market, at 8110 E. Court St., is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Watch for a mix of indoor and outdoor vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, meats and cheeses and crafts.
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