proudly brings fresh produce, farm products, prepared food, beverages, and artisan items to the community all year. Our 105-year-old market is producer-only, featuring 125 vendors from Michigan. At market you will find: seasonal fruit and vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, farm fresh eggs, pastured meat and poultry, flowers, plants, seedlings, honey, maple syrup, cheese, bread, jam, pickles, sauerkraut, hot sauce, pastries, prepared food, gluten-free and allergen-free baked goods, apple cider, coffee, tea, juice, mead, kombucha, candles, body care products, cards, jewelry, art, textiles, ceramics, cutting boards, gifts, and more!
We have t-shirts and tote bags available for purchase at the Ann Arbor Parks Shop.
Learn More about the long and unique history of our market. We're celebrating our 105th birthday in 2024! For articles, interviews and other content about the market, see our market media page. For media inquiries, please contact Market Manager Stefanie.
Apply to be an Ann Arbor Farmers Market Vendor
Ann Arbor Farmers Market welcomes farms, food and beverage producers, and artisans to apply. We give priority to vendors who will be with us regularly. Prior to completing a market vendor application, please read the
Applicant FAQs. The FAQs contain important info about the application process, fees, licensing requirements, and answers to other questions. Learn more about our policy for
CBD Cannabis Products at the Market. We especially encourage applications for these product categories:
315 Detroit Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Hours
May-Dec
Saturdays & Wednesdays 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan-April
Saturdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Contact
734.794.6255
Stefanie T. Stauffer, PhD,
Market Manager
Hannah Bradshaw,
Assistant Market Manager II
Parking
There is free parking in the market lot during Wednesday market, on Saturdays in winter, and as space is available on Saturdays year-round.
There are several public parking lots and garages within walking distance of the market. Parking garages are located at Ann and Ashley, and Fourth and Washington streets. Metered parking is available at Fourth and Catherine, Ann and Main, and First and Huron streets. You'll also find bike racks at the market on Fifth Ave and Detroit Street. The market is four blocks from the Blake Transit Center (stops for routes 3, 4, 5, 6, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34).
Events
Save the Date(s):
CSA Day/Earth Day Celebration is Saturday April 20, 8 a.m.-3p.m. at market. We are expanding beyond our CSA day farmer meet and greet of past years to include a broader Earth Day Celebration! In addition to our regular market vendors and CSA farm info booths, we will also have representatives of Ann Arbor's new Sustainable Food Business Coalition, City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovation, food trucks, kids activities, and more! More info forthcoming.
Flower Day is Sunday May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This beloved annual celebration of flowers and plants is held in partnership with the Sunday Artisan Market! Shop for flowers and plants, flower-powered products and crafts, and flower-inspired food and drink. Stay tuned for more details!
Cooking Demos will return to Wednesday markets in 2024, May-September. We have received a grant from Michigan Farmers Market Association to help fund our 2024 series, including food safety information. More specifics coming soon!
In 2023, we partnered with EdibleWOW magazine to feature local female chefs preparing recipes highlighting seasonal ingredients available for purchase at our vendors' stalls. We hosted Chefs Allie Lyttle, Allison Anastasio, Nina Love, Ji Hye Kim, and Payton Richardson. Their recipes featured Michigan asparagus, peaches, zucchini, mushrooms, and melons. We received a grant from the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) to offer food safety info as part of the 2023 demos.
Food Truck Rallies happen the 3rd Wednesday of the month July-October. We host food trucks, food carts, and pop-ups from the area plus live music. We had the largest roster of local trucks & carts to date in 2023! Check out CTN's Around Ann Arbor
segment from our September 2023 rally. Visit our Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for updates.
If your food truck, cart, or mobile food business wants to join, fill out the: 2024 Food Truck Rally Application. Contact Market Manager Stefanie with questions.
Food Trucks and Carts at Market: individual trucks and carts often join us for lunch during Wednesday and Saturday markets throughout the season. Check our Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for the most current info about who's attending! Prospective vendors can find the application here: 2024 Mobile Food Vendor Application
Story Time for Kids returned to market in the 2023 season. Stay tuned for information about 2024 market programming for kids.
Event rental: If you want to rent the market for an event outside of market hours, please contact the Parks & Recreation Customer Service Office at [email protected] or 734.794.6230 x 0.
