2 – Port Austin Farmers Market & The Village Green
17 W State St, Port Austin, MI 48467
The Port Austin Farmers Market, with over 50 vendors each week, is of the one of the largest farmers markest in Michigan. Although, I bet Eastern Market, Holland Farmers Market, and a few other Michigan Markets are giving it a run for its money.
If you only hear one message, let this be it: give yourself more time than you think you’ll need for a visit to the Farmer’s Market & Village Green.
Why?
The market’s so large that we found ourselves barely getting past the first round of tents in the hour we had to explore. We were both really disappointed and thrilled all at once because the gems we found were amazing and wouldn’t have wanted to spend any less time at each booth.
Produce galore, farm fresh goods, treats, food & snacks, jams, honey, pet items, antiques, African woven baskets, clothes, purses, coffee, and if you can name it, it’s probably there.
One of the highlights of the market was the diversity. There were people from all over the world. Hearing many languages spoken, seeing several different types of people and styles made this spot feel safe and like a home away from home.
If you plan to go here, be sure to give yourself lots of time, if not the whole four hours, so you can enjoy every inch of this unique market that spans two streets and two parking lots.
Farmers Market Hours:
Begins May and runs through Mid-October
Saturdays, Rain or shine, 9 AM -1 PM
Village on the Green Hours:
Mid-May to Mid-Oct
Thurs-Fri: 3 PM – 7 PM, Sat: 9 AM – 1 PM
The Port Austin Village Green, on the grassy square next to the market, is cuteness overload and we reveled in it all! During the warmer months, little sheds line a section of a parking lot where you can find wine, coffee, goods like purses, clothes, cheeses, and other foods.
They are open Thursday through Saturday.
On Saturdays, the Village Green and The Port Austin Farmers Market blend into each other. These sheds are nestled into the massiveness of the market so if you go on a Saturday between May and October, you can’t miss it.
