The Canton Farmers Market will return with special Off-Season Markets in February, March, and April at the Summit on the Park community recreation center. The Markets will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, March 24, and April 14, in the Banquet Center at the Summit on the Park, located on 46000 Summit Parkway in Canton, MI.
A variety of local food growers and producers have signed on to participate in these Off-Season Farmers Markets, including: Pick Michigan - featuring produce, eggs, and tortillas; Kapnick Orchards – featuring apples, apple cider, and baked goods; The Biscotti Bakery – featuring biscotti; Simply Gourmet Fresh – featuring salsa, chips, and gourmet butter; Golden Wheat – featuring croissant, savory sandwich, and baguettes; The Cheese People of Grand Rapids – featuring cheese; Bleaf Natural – featuring chutney, and poplettes; Boblin Honey– featuring honey; Spicegrrrl LLC – featuring spices; Lula Bre's Sweet Eats L.L.C – featuring jams and jellies; The Pasta Shop Plymouth – featuring pasta and sauce; Vogue Booge – featuring soy candles; Baubles by Barb – featuring jewelry; Donna Beckerleg – featuring kids crafts, American Girl Doll clothes, and coasters; Deliteacious – featuring loose leaf tea and tea blends giftsets; Kathy Dennis – featuring hand knit and crocheted items; and Deedee Bags – featuring cork purses, bags and wallets.
“We’re excited to bring back our off-season markets to the Summit on the Park” said Health and Wellness Specialist Jennifer Franz. “Our goal with these indoor markets is to create a unique shopping experience for our patrons, while supporting our local farmers and producers who help enable us to provide access to fresh, healthy food sources.”
Additional activities will be available during the February 24 off-season market, including a free kids’ craft. Marketgoers may also pick up a tasty snack from this month’s featured food truck, the Little Donut Factory, who will be onsite offering hot fresh donuts.
During this indoor market, Bridge Card and Double Up Food Bucks transactions will also be accepted. Tokens may be purchased at the Canton Leisure Services table. Plenty of parking is typically available towards the back of the Summit’s parking lot. Market-goers are encouraged to enter through the banquet doors.
All of these indoor Off Season Farmers Markets will pick up where the outdoor regular season of the Canton Farmers Market left off. The new season of the outdoor Canton Farmers Market will re-open on Sunday, May 12, 2019, and will run every Sunday through October 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Preservation Park, located at 500 N. Ridge Road, Canton, MI, 48187.
For additional Canton Farmers Market information, visit www.canton-mi.org/496 or contact the Farmers Market Coordinator at cantonfarmersmarket@canton-mi.org or by calling 734/394-5375.