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Experience the Canton Farmers Market: Local Produce and Handmade Items

Experience the Canton Farmers Market: Local Produce and Handmade Items

by | Feb 15, 2023

The Canton Farmers Market is eager to invite residents to participate in their upcoming Off-Season Markets, beginning with the first on Sunday, February 19! Held at the Summit on the Park community recreation center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants will have the perfect opportunity to connect with local vendors and shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and homemade goods from the comfort and safety of their community. It’s sure to be a memorable day where socially-distanced shopping meets fresh produce and artisanal finds – join us for each market this winter and spring!


The Off-Season Farmers Market has a wide selection of local goods that everyone can enjoy! Betty’s Best Soap offers goat milk soap, lotion, meat tallow bars, and lotions to refresh your skin. For the sweet tooth in you, Boblin Honey features a variety of honey types – from raw wildflower honey to clover honey! For those looking for decorative handmade items for the home or children’s toys and clothing, Cora & Co Handmade‘s selection of children’s clothing and accessories brings color and comfort into any household. With such an incredible range of options available at the Off-Season Farmer’s Market, there is something for every taste.

Kenowa Hills & Wyoming locals have some fantastic small businesses to explore for all their shopping needs. In addition to skincare products, Crave Home LLC also produces delicious jams. Various pieces of bread, soups, dip mixes, and spices are available from Evermore Backyard Farm LLC. Kapolnek Farms has meat options. Mariposa Boutique has hair bows accessories and custom-made clothes in the store. The Moxy Eats store offers salami chips, while Pat Kubert offers pot holders and sugar scrubs. Pick Michigan offers quality greenhouse produce, Planted Detroit offers salads, and Sign Woodworks offers home and holiday decorations. SkinCare SocialClub sells skincare products; Spice Grrrl sells organic spices, teas, and salts; STEAP offers loose-leaf tea and brewing accessories; The Cheese People of Grand Rapids caters to cheese cravings; Urge Juice is the perfect place for a delicious and nutritious energy boost – they’re worth visiting!

Working closely with local farmers and craftspeople, the Canton Farmers Market is proud to bring back their off-season market to Summit on the Park. This partnership allows increased access to healthy food options and handmade items crafted by talented local vendors. Supervisor Jennifer Franz commented that it is “always a win-win for everyone” and expressed happiness at providing such essential services to their community. The Canton Farmers Market proudly continues their mission of supporting small businesses while offering fresh products that benefit all its residents.

Enjoy delicious hot dogs, sausages, sandwiches, and sides at All City Dogs Food Truck on February 19! In addition, PizzaPazza will be onsite for the March 19 market, and the House of Mac food truck will be on hand for the April 16 market. Bridge Card and Double Up Food Bucks transactions are accepted by various vendors, too, so you can save time searching for a card. You can purchase tokens at the Canton Leisure Services table quickly and easily. So come through the banquet doors to get delicious snacks and support local businesses!

Residents of the Canton area are sure to be thrilled with the upcoming season of the Canton Farmers Market! Every Sunday, starting on May 14 and running through October 15, locals can visit Preservation Park to purchase fresh and local produce and many other items. In the off-season, the famous indoor market will continue to operate. With over 27 vendors planned for this season, there’s sure to be something for everyone here. To capitalize on even more convenient shopping experiences, individuals can check out www.canton-mi.org/496 for further information or contact the Canton Farmers Market Coordinator (cantonfarmersmarket@cantonmi.gov) if they have any questions or concerns.

We look forward to seeing you at this beloved staple of the Canton community!

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