Livingston County farmers markets 2024: Opening dates and what to know
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — There'll be no shortage of farmers markets in Livingston County this spring.
A new market will debut in Pinckney, a once-beloved market will return to Green Oak Township, and regular markets will come back in Brighton, Howell and Hartland Township.
Three begin this weekend, with two more next week.
"We’re going to have a really great season," Brighton Farmers Market Manager Monee Phipps told The Daily.
Phipps said early spring will bring flowers, trees and houseplants, along with some types of produce, poultry, fish, sausages, and other products.
"Early vegetables will probably be some spring lettuces," she said. "I talked to a farmer, and he thinks he's going to have asparagus in time."
She said shoppers will also find a variety of baked goods and handmade products.
Here's where to find markets in Livingston County:
Livingston Farmers Market
Begins Saturday, May 4
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, May-October
Schell Family Farm, 10055 Dexter-Pinckney Road in Pinckney
This new farmers market is a collaboration between close friends Regina Hamlett of Hamlett Lavender Farm and Dea and Chris Schell. They hope to make it a destination for people who love fresh produce, farm-raised meats and poultry, flowers and local artisans. They're also planning homesteading talks and special events.
Brighton Farmers and Artisans Market
Beings Saturday, May 4
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May-October
The public parking lot at 200 N. 1st St. in Brighton
This market in downtown Brighton has farmers, growers, flower vendors, scrubs and trees, baked goods, and handmade wares. It also features food trucks and live music.
Howell's Sunday Farmers Market
Begins Sunday, May 5
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May-October
State and Clinton Streets in downtown Howell
This market brings together farmers, growers, flowers and plants, homemade goods and crafts.
Green Oak Township Farmers Market
Begins Thursday, May 9
4-7 p.m. Thursdays through October
11299 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton
New market manager Sarah Lester is resurrecting the market after it went on hiatus. Lester, who owns Kingdom Soapery, said the market will host farmers and growers, poultry and meat, artisans and craftspeople — in addition to food trucks and special activities, including live music, demonstrations and workshops.
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Hartland Farmer's Market
Begins Saturday, May 11
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13
The parking lot of Rural King, 10400 Highland Road in Hartland Township
This market has farmers, growers, craftspeople and other wares. Two vendors, Jenna Dorset and Erin Ulko, committed to running the market this year after it appeared it would be cancelled.
— Contact reporter Jennifer Eberbach at jeberbach@livingstondaily.com.
This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Opening dates for Livingston County farmers markets in 2024
