Canton Farmers Market is coming to a close for the season. The market is located by the Bartlett-Travis House on the grounds of Preservation Park at 500 N. Ridge Road.
October 17 is the last Sunday of the season that the market will be open. There is nothing like the fresh produce that is locally grown and offered at these farmers markets. The Canton Farmers Market is quickly becoming one of the premiere markets in the area with so much to offer. This summer, I visited a few other markets in the area and found that the Canton market seems to be a happy place to be. There is always so much more going on at the market than just the sale of produce and crafts.
This year, for example, we had Chef Extraordinaire, Paul Penney, out there every month cooking up some fresh veggies. Then there is the Master Gardener giving composting and pruning lessons. In addition the Farmer’s Market offers Story Time for the kids and apple tasting. We had a blast at the Village Faire on Aug 22 with a Corn Roast, petting farm, knitting demonstrations and music everywhere. Lee and I head straight from Church to pick up our little furry friend, Niles and head out to the market. He loves the attention he gets there.
Canton Farmer’s Market – What to Expect
- Seasonal produce: Apples, edamame, heirloom tomatoes, melons, corn, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, carrots, raspberries, radishes, chilies, cabbage, carrots, peppers, squash, zucchini, eggplant, herbs, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, garlic, shallots, potatoes, beets, fall squash, pumpkins & more.
- Foods: antibiotic & hormone free, grass fed meats, seasoning mixes, Great Lakes fish, smoked fish, fresh mozzarella, fresh goat cheese & a variety of cheese, French baguettes, pretzels, rustic Italian bread, sweet biscuits, hand cut summer sausage, a variety of hand cut jerky, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, dried & fresh-frozen stuffed pastas, local honey, low fat baked goods, fresh cider, coffee, smoothies, pierogi, pasties, baked goods, sauces, mustards, fudge & more.
- Plants: Cut flowers, mums.
- Crafts: soaps, soy candles, pottery, jewelry & accessories, bird treats, bird houses, bird feeders, American Girl knock off clothing & accessories & more!
Did You Know?
Local buying could generate almost 2,000 new jobs and increase farm income as much as 16 percent, according to the Michigan Land Use Institute study Eat Fresh and Grow Jobs.
Our five county area of southeastern Michigan (Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties) is home to over 5500 farms which account for over 10% of Michigan farms.
By visiting Canton’s Farmers Market, you can do your part to support this local industry.
Enjoy Lunch while at the Canton Farmer’s Market:
- Canton Center Bakery (Middle Eastern)
- Day Dream Café (sandwiches, pulled pork along with pasties, pierogi, baked goods & smoothies and coffee drinks).
- Heavenly Hotdog Catering (Dearborn products)
According to Market Manger Tina Lloyd, it’s been a great market this year overall. “Looking back over the year, the market has enjoyed a nearly 50% increase in the number of market-goers over last year.”
The Market has added 10 food vendors along with 2 natural soap vendors to the mix this season. Lloyd goes on to state, “The increase in patrons is most likely due to the addition of these new vendors along with the fact that people are becoming more conscious of buying fresh and buying local.”
With only one Sunday left, don’t miss your chance to meet, shop, and stroll at the Canton Farmers Market. Admission is free.
Photos by Tina Lynn Photography.
