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Grand Traverse Farmers Market Guide

Grand Traverse Farmers Market Guide.

Grand Traverse Farmers Market Guide — 2026

Day Market Community 2026 Season / Time Location Notes
Mon Farmers Market at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Traverse City June–October, Mondays 1–5 PM The Village / The Piazza Traverse City’s year-round market; warm-season market is outside Mondays, winter market is indoors Saturdays. (Traverse City)
Tues Glen Arbor Farmers Market Glen Arbor June 9–Sept. 15, Tuesdays 9 AM–1 PM Behind Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Ave. Part of Leelanau Farmers Markets. Great for visitors near Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear. (Leelanau Farmers Markets)
Tues Kalkaska Farmers Market Kalkaska May 12–Oct. 27, Tuesdays 2–6 PM Pavilion at Railroad Square, 353 S. Cedar St. Downtown Kalkaska market with 20+ vendors on average during summer season. (Kalkaska Conservation District)
Tues Central Lake Farmers Market Central Lake / Torch Lake area June 21–Oct. 4, Tuesdays Downtown Pavilion Includes farmers market and live music in downtown Central Lake. (Central Lake Chamber)
Wed Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Traverse City June–October, Wednesdays 8 AM–12 PM Parking Lot B / festival and post-festival locations vary One of TC’s flagship markets; Saturday market starts earlier in May. (Downtown TC)
Wed Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City Peak season mid-May–mid-Oct., Wednesdays 8 AM–12 PM Veterans Memorial Park, 207 N. Lake St. Year-round market; peak season runs Wednesdays and Saturdays. (Boyne City Farmers Market)
Thur East Bay Corners Farmers Market Traverse City / East Bay June–October, Thursdays 2–6 PM East Bay Township Hall, 1965 N. Three Mile Rd. Family-friendly East Bay market with locally grown goods. (Traverse City)
Thur Long Lake Farmers Market Traverse City / Long Lake area June 4–Oct. 1, Thursdays 9 AM–1 PM Haywood Park, Traverse City Held near the bocce ball courts. (The Ticker | Traverse City News & Events)
Thur Leland Farmers Market Leland June 4–Sept. 3, Thursdays 9 AM–1 PM Immanuel Lutheran Church parking lot, 303 E. Pearl St. Part of Leelanau Farmers Markets; good tie-in with Fishtown visits. (Leelanau Farmers Markets)
Thur Charlevoix Farmers Market Charlevoix May 21–Oct. 15, Thursdays 8 AM–1 PM Downtown on Bridge Street 2026 marks the market’s 20th anniversary season. (charlevoixmi.gov)
Thur East Jordan Farmers Market East Jordan Mid-May–October, Thursdays 9 AM–1 PM Sportsman’s Park off M-32 by the bridge Regional Charlevoix County market; accepts Project Fresh coupons. (Michigan)
Friday Elk Rapids Farmers Market Elk Rapids May 29–Oct. 2, Fridays 8 AM–12 PM Downtown Elk Rapids / Cedar Street area Chamber-hosted market focused on locally grown and related goods. (Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce)
Friday Northport Farmers Market Northport June 5–Sept. 18, Fridays 9 AM–1 PM 105 S. Bay St., across from marina Part of Leelanau Farmers Markets. (Leelanau Farmers Markets)
Friday Bellaire Farmers Market Bellaire / Torch Lake area Fridays 8 AM–12 PM, mid-May–mid-Oct. 102 S. Maple St. Helpful add-on for Torch Lake/Bellaire readers. (Taste the Local Difference)
Sat Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Traverse City May–October, Saturdays 7:30 AM–12 PM Parking Lot B, Cass St. & E. Grandview Pkwy Large growers-only downtown market with 100+ vendors. (Downtown TC)
Sat Farmers Market at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Traverse City November–April, Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM Indoors at The Village Winter/indoor market season. (Traverse City)
Sat Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City Peak season Saturdays 8 AM–12 PM; off-peak Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM Veterans Memorial Park, 207 N. Lake St. Year-round market on Lake Charlevoix. (Boyne City Farmers Market)
Sat Suttons Bay Farmers Market Suttons Bay May 23–Oct. 17, Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM North Park, corner of M-22 & M-204 Part of Leelanau Farmers Markets. (Leelanau Farmers Markets)
Sat Empire Farmers Market Empire June 6–Aug. 29, Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM 10234 Front St., next to post office Seasonal Leelanau market near Sleeping Bear country. (Leelanau Farmers Markets)
Sat Northport Farmers’ Market Northport June 6–Nov. 21, Saturdays 8 AM–12:30 PM, except Sept. 19 Northport Separate Northport listing with Saturday schedule; verify before publishing alongside the Friday Leelanau listing to avoid confusion. (northportfarmersmarket.org)
Sat Alden Farmers Market Alden / Torch Lake May 16–Oct. 10, Saturdays 2–6 PM Downtown Alden, next to Higgins General Store Afternoon/evening market near Torch Lake. (aldenfarmersmarket.com)

Quick Cherry Buzz blurb

Grand Traverse and the surrounding Up North shoreline are full of farmers markets all summer long, from downtown Traverse City and East Bay to Leelanau County, Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Charlevoix, Boyne City, and the Torch Lake area. Readers can find fresh produce, cherries, flowers, baked goods, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, crafts, and local makers throughout the week.

 

Best market days for readers:


Saturday is the biggest market day, with Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Empire, Boyne City, Alden, and Northport options. Thursday and Friday are also strong, especially for East Bay, Long Lake, Leland, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, and Bellaire.

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  • CD
    Cory D.· Jul 20, 3:42 AM

    Major shoutout to Leelanau Farmers Markets for keeping north county thriving. Cherries for days.

    • MS
      Matt S.· Jul 20, 5:53 PM

      Cory D.So true! Some of the sweetest cherries I've ever had came from Leelanau. Summer isn't the same without a few pints.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 20, 9:12 PM

      Absolutely—Leelanau Farmers Markets are such a backbone for the region, especially when cherry season is in full swing!

  • JB
    Jillian B.· Jul 18, 12:28 PM

    Torch Lake area folks have so many options—Alden, Central Lake, Bellaire. Lucky!

    • TH
      Trevor H.· Jul 20, 4:03 AM

      Jillian B.We’re spoiled for choices! I bounce between Alden and Bellaire, depending on my weekend plans. Local berries everywhere.

  • EL
    Eric T. Lane· Jul 16, 9:14 PM

    Anyone know if Empire market gets busy? Never tried but always looking for fresh eggs.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 17, 1:55 PM

      Empire’s Saturday market stays pretty chill, especially early in the day; it’s a great spot to snag fresh eggs before the beach crowds roll in.

  • SW
    Sara W.· Jul 15, 6:00 AM

    I wish the village market didn’t move indoors so soon in the fall. I love shopping outside.

  • N
    Natie_pie· Jul 13, 2:46 PM

    Friday in Bellaire is my jam. Fresh bread and cheese, every time.

  • D
    Donna_Rae· Jul 11, 11:32 PM

    Charlevoix’s 20th season? That’s wild, feels like it just started.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 13, 1:54 PM

      Time flies! This year truly marks Charlevoix Farmers Market’s 20th anniversary—hard to believe how much it’s grown since those early days.

  • MB
    Mike Berglund· Jul 10, 8:18 AM

    The Commons Monday market is my go-to, perfect way to start the week. Plus good coffee.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 11, 8:52 AM

      So glad you enjoy it! The Commons Monday market is a wonderful way to kick off the week, especially with its mix of local fare—and indeed, great coffee options.

    • SP
      Samira P.· Jul 11, 7:18 PM

      Mike BerglundI love that one too. The coffee always hits the spot, and it just feels super relaxed compared to the weekend crowds.

  • JT
    Julie Tran· Jul 8, 5:05 PM

    Project Fresh coupons at East Jordan is great. More markets should do it for families.

    • TK
      Tina K.· Jul 10, 12:58 AM

      Julie TranTotally agree. Shopping with those coupons really helps during the season. Wish every market in the area accepted them!

  • SG
    Sammy G.· Jul 7, 1:51 AM

    Love that Boyne City does year-round—get that winter root veggie fix.

  • KZ
    Katie Z.· Jul 5, 10:37 AM

    Who are the best flower growers at Sara Hardy? I need bouquet recs!

    • ME
      Miranda E.· Jul 6, 9:07 AM

      Katie Z.Check out Weavers or Bear Earth—they both do killer bouquets! The wildflower bunches go fast though, so get there early.

  • R
    robdog57· Jul 3, 7:23 PM

    Wish more of the weekday markets were open after work, not all of us can make 1pm on weekdays.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 3, 9:39 PM

      We hear you! While most weekday markets do wrap up early, the Kalkaska and East Bay Corners markets try to stretch later with closing times at 6 PM.

  • EP
    Elisa Perez· Jul 2, 4:09 AM

    Leland market + Fishtown is the ultimate summer morning! Love it!

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 2, 10:51 PM

      We couldn't agree more—Leland’s Thursday market pairs perfectly with a Fishtown adventure for an iconic Leelanau summer morning.

    • WM
      Wally M.· Jul 3, 7:01 PM

      Elisa PerezCouldn’t agree more—Leland in the morning smells like fresh bread, then you wander over to watch the boats in Fishtown. Pure Up North vibe.

  • DL
    Derek L.· Jun 30, 12:55 PM

    Long Lake Thursdays = my grandma’s jam run. She’s 85, still picky about her strawberries.

    • JW
      Jason W.· Jun 30, 7:04 PM

      Derek L.Your grandma sounds awesome! The strawberry jams from Long Lake markets are on another level. Has she tried the raspberry yet?

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 1, 12:26 AM

      That’s so sweet! The Long Lake market on Thursdays is known for fresh, local strawberries—sounds like your grandma has excellent taste.

  • G
    Gracie_Mae· Jun 28, 9:41 PM

    Alden’s Saturday afternoon market is so underrated, right by the water and way less crowded.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jun 30, 12:29 PM

      Alden’s afternoon market is a hidden gem—laid-back and right by Torch Lake, it’s perfect for a Saturday stroll after the bigger crowds wrap up elsewhere.

  • LV
    Linda Vance· Jun 27, 6:27 AM

    We always take visitors to Glen Arbor on Tuesdays. Those pies!

  • BC
    Bob C.· Jun 25, 3:13 PM

    Can’t beat cherries from the Saturday market. See y’all there!

    • BJ
      Becky J.· Jun 27, 6:44 AM

      Bob C.Right? Nothing like starting off a Saturday with some fresh cherries. Maybe I'll bump into you there!

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