Ann Arbor Farmers Market

One of the must have done in Ann Arbor. Not only the standard farmers market on Saturday and Wednesday... but any of the other ones proposed all year long. It is such a nice place to hang out. The fact that it is covered make it enjoyable with any weather. The variety of vendors make it easy to find good produce. As a French, I am always looking for bread and patisserie. So many good choice, but white lotus won my heart.

Had great time experiencing the Farmers market in Kerrytown Ann Arbor Michigan. Saw many organic and authentic local produce and enjoyed home made food.

That Ann Arbor Farmers Market is one of the best in Michigan, in my opinion. There is a huge selection of vendors with many different products ranging from produce, flowers, lotions and soaps, jewelry, and much more! I've bought a ton of things from there and have always been satisfied with the price and quality. Another bonus is that it's open year around and there are always vendors - even during winter. Here is a picture of a hydrangea I bought this year from one of the stalls. It was only $15!

My favorite vendors. The best produce. Friendly people.

Good prices, terrific selection, great vendors. Today, everything was especially colorful!

Nice variety of vendors and products. Parking is tight

Great meeting spot. The produce is local but avoid the processed stuff including the baked goods.

This is a really lovely Farmers' Market, albeit a bit small, that draws a nice crowd on weekend mornings. The assortment of businesses varies fairly considerably but it's mostly produce as far as I've seen. There's a lot of repetition and it can be a bit frustrating in terms of weighing prices/quality at the different vendors when there are, say, 10 booths selling tomatoes. On the weekends where there are more prepared goods (eg hot sauces, fresh food, baked goods, etc) I would love if more places offered samples. I am more than willing to shell out $$ for quality, locally-made things, but I don't want to buy a $9 bottle of hot sauce that I don't like. Even for the produce stalls - they could easily cut up some fruits/veggies and have toothpicks and I'd honestly probably be 10x more likely to buy something if I can try it first. Maybe I got spoiled in my previous community (Primrose Hill in London) but the Farmers' Market there had samples at every single booth and while it was bad for my wallet, it was just such a nicer experience.

Walked through the farmers market on a Saturday morning , which wasn't as busy as I expected. There we so many different produce stands as well as other stands. There were stands selling pre-made meals, fresh meat, eggs, honey, olive oils, pastries, coffee, flowers, cooking tools, etc. the best part is that there's a building with other wonderful offerings including a wine shop, pizza shop and seafood counter.

Follow or check out @a2market (Instagram) for the latest updates on what's going on at the market! I definitely have a soft spot for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, as I've been going here for years and years. Located in charming Kerrytown, you can easily bundle farmer's market shopping with strolling through Kerrytown shops, downtown shops, and/or grabbing a tasty meal while you're out too. Saturday mornings through early afternoon year-round, and Wednesdays May-Dec. I will say that this year it seems like Wednesday market is much more sparse in terms of vendors and offerings than it used to be, but still a nice option for a less busy day. Artisan market on Sundays, and occasional events throughout the year as well - like the Christmas market each December (one evening only). Parking can be a little hectic - have to be kind of lucky to get a market lot spot or one of the spots on Detroit St (paid), but there are other street parking options and nearby lots and garages. I used to like going Wednesdays before 8am, because I could always get a spot on Detroit St and it was free before then.

This is a really lovely Farmers' Market, albeit a bit small, that draws a nice crowd on weekend mornings. The assortment of businesses varies fairly considerably but it's mostly produce as far as I've seen. There's a lot of repetition and it can be a bit frustrating in terms of weighing prices/quality at the different vendors when there are, say, 10 booths selling tomatoes. On the weekends where there are more prepared goods (eg hot sauces, fresh food, baked goods, etc) I would love if more places offered samples. I am more than willing to shell out $$ for quality, locally-made things, but I don't want to buy a $9 bottle of hot sauce that I don't like. Even for the produce stalls - they could easily cut up some fruits/veggies and have toothpicks and I'd honestly probably be 10x more likely to buy something if I can try it first. Maybe I got spoiled in my previous community (Primrose Hill in London) but the Farmers' Market there had samples at every single booth and while it was bad for my wallet, it was just such a nicer experience.

Fun place to shop on Saturdays. Fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, soaps, clothing, hobey, jams jewelry, and much more. All individual merchants.

Imagine being a student at Michigan for four years, but rarely ever going to the AA Farmers Market, opting instead to go to Eastern Market, for some odd reason, and now that I'm an adult and live an hour away, I want to go all the time haha. Don't be me! Whether you're a student or just are lucky enough to have AA Farmers Market be the closest farmers market to you, DEFINITELY take advantage of it! You're missing out if you don't! The layout to this farmers market is a bit odd, it almost feels a bit like an octopus. There is one main stretch, with about 4 side stretches coming off of it. It's configured in a way where you can navigate it relatively smoothly, but can get a bit confusing! My pro tip is to always do a lap throughout the entire market first to scope out what vendors are here and selling what produce at what prices before you start buying since chances are there will be multiple vendors selling things that are on your shopping list! What I love specifically about AA Farmers Market is that they are year round. Obviously, in the winter, they will have less of a selection and less vendors in general, but it's still nice that there is this option available to you year round. I also love that they have such a variety of not just produce, but artisan items, plants, etc. for you to check out as well. One of my favorite vendors that is a regular at the AA Farmers Market is the Gracias Greenhouse. If you're a houseplant junkie like me, they have gorgeous stock of a large variety of unique plants every week and their prices are WONDERFUL! I love getting quality plants at such low low prices from them! The one downside for someone who lives far and has to drive in? Finding parking is a nightmare! But thankfully, because I do live far away, whenever I come to AA I want to do 20 things in addition to checking out the farmers market, so I don't mind parking more centrally to the other things I want to checkout, perhaps closer to downtown, and walking over to the farmers market. But that's typically the only way I'll find parking, unless I go closer to closing at 3 pm when plenty more spots will be available. But also, by then the vendors are almost all sold-out and/or already packing up! Also, it's important to note that AA Farmers Market sadly isn't dog friendly.

COVID-Era safety measures: one way arrows and lines with marked X for market traffic and social distancing. Hand sanitizing and washing stations around market. Most vendors and employees wore masks, but not all wore them properly or the entire time. Most guests wore masks, but same as above, not all properly or all the time. On the July 4th Saturday, the market was easy to navigate with not too many guests. Veggies looked great, farm fresh cheeses, the pierogie guy, the sausage guy, some bakery items, some craft and home items. I went home with kettle corn, pie bites, and an apple batter donut. You can see where my market priorities are! Oh yeah- we had an electric vehicle and parked it in the Catherine St Lot- which also happened to be free parking on Holidays and Sundays.

A great farmers market - lots of produce, florals and locally made art / items to choose from. Be aware though that it's service animal ONLY. We should've checked beforehand but walked down worth our dog and did a lap around the perimeter since we couldn't go inside. Bummer but definitely understandable as it is a tighter space full of so many booths. We'll be back (sans dog)

This was a nice farm market very small interesting assortment of flowers/ veggies/ jams/ honey / breads and pastries/ homemade crafts / did i mention it was small ... walking distance to other shops and places to eat in Ann Arbor this farm market was a been there done that experience for me

Open on Weds. and Sat. This market is adjacent to eateries and Kerrytown shopping center, so it makes for a great outing shopping combination. It captures the tenor if its inhabitants with hippyish healthy looking shoppers running around in their tights.

Still an amazing market, particularly in the late summer // early fall when all of my favorite veggies are in season. Tomatoes! Corn! Squash! It's the best time of the year for eats! And the COVID precautions are particularly fantastic. Tons of hand sanitizing options, one way designations to ensure distancing (can we please keep this after the pandemic? It's so smooth!) and pre-ordering with vendors so you can do a quick pick up to reduce exposure time. This is particularly clutch for those who are in risk groups and want to get in and out. Curbside pick up is also available for many vendors but all require prepayment (You can see the list of the vendors and contact them to order here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gmPMf78_G-JkNHIUBw1n04N1iitmtUlqhO6OgH3oyjk/edit?usp=sharing). Thanks for putting such care into your processes to keep us all safe, AAFM!

Vendor-- "Hey Honey" This is the best honey I have ever tasted!!! Jay is awesome, professional, knowledgeable, and an all-around likable guy. Why do I mention that? Because when someone's product is good, that's great, but when they are people like you and me, who own the business, that's even better. [I used to work at a bank too ]. Jay has different product sizes, honey sticks, teddy bears container thingies, and various jars. My favorite flavors thus far: ginger, and recently, peach amaretto (I bought it for my daughter today). The prices are reasonable and you can taste anything before you buy it. Check him out. You won't be disappointed!!!

Loved this market. Lots of veggies and fruits to choose from, supporting small businesses and local farming. The candle booth was my favorite, they will refill your previously purchased glass candle at half price (I don't need more candles, but... I want them) Apple pie bites were delicious as well, nice to have a snack while deciding where to go for lunch. One way aisles during Covid-19, but it's not obnoxiously long, and I had a better idea of my choices.

I absolutely love this farmers market! Probably one of the best in the area. It is no where near the size if eastern market in downtown detroit.. but definitely has all the essentials with the quality! Honey, baklava, flowers, herbs, cheese,meat,candles! U name it they got it! I definitely enjoyed the fresh strawberry's this week!!! We usually go every to every other Saturday morning to stock up on veggies for the week.

There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a Saturday morning than going to the Farmers Market, and the Ann Arbor one doesn't disappoint. Located in the Kerrytown neighborhood, the rows of vendors bring a little bit of everything no matter what you're looking for. From farm-fresh eggs and vegetables to handmade soaps, pastries, cheeses, and even guacamole, it's a great way to support some members of the community and fill your pantry at the same time. One of my favorite things is the goat's milk lotion. Sold in sizes small enough to stash into your purse, it absorbs quickly and grraselessly and is unscentes if you buy the plain variety. I also found myself devouring an entire tub of Jalapeño guacamole that I bought recently -- it might have lasted 24 hours, but I can't guarantee that it did. On a lazy Saturday morning, meander on over to the Ann Arbor farmers market and find your own new favorite things!

Arrived here on a Saturday past lunch time. Still I see a number of people and looking around like us. There are vendors selling diy crafts, honey wax candles, fresh vegetables, brewed coffee and bake sale. The market is like the mini version of Eastern Market of Detroit. Was hoping that there will be an end of day sale since some vendors are going home early. Anyways, it was a nice experience to visit while in Ann Arbor. Parking is available on the side street. Limit of two hours. Bring your quarters, cash bills, or credit card is accepted. Good luck finding a good spot ;-)

There is free parking at the Ann and Ashley Parking Garage on Saturday until 4 PM! The person working the booth at the exit of the parking garage actually recommends trying to exit at 3 PM so as to avoid getting charged with the $1.20 hourly rate by 4 PM. No validation needed so even if you don't need to go to the Farmers Market, you can explore the other restaurants and shops nearby for free. I'll only buy my produce here now since it's walking distance from where I live and I find it cheaper, healthier, and more supportive of local farmers and businesses than buying my produce at the store. They have more than produce, too: baked goods, succulents, herbs, flowers, small gifts, ice cream, coffee-and that's only one Saturday. I can't wait to check out how the products change throughout the year.

What really made me choose UofM was the diverse settings it had. One of my favorite places to visit is the Farmer's Market. It is at Kerrytown and that is where all the nice restaurants are at. More like bring your parents to the restaurants but the farmers market is such a nice walk because there is a trial. It is far from campus(= from where most students are) but what is really nice is that farmer's market have events at the diag to really reach out to the students. There are many times where they had events to promote fresh produce and how to make better choices with food and how we treat our environment. I plan to go to the farmer's market and have a day to just really explore and buy my groceries. Yes so PLEASE go when you go to ANN ARBOR. Not a lot of people realize this is here...I would consider this as a hidden gem.

Wonderful! The colors! The variety! The freshness! This place makes you want to go home and whip up a delicious vegetable medley dish and dig in! There are sweets on the menu, too, including apple ciders, donuts, pastries, as well as some proteins (meats) for sale. Looking forward to trying the hot sauce I purchased. We saw fresh brigth red North Carolina Reaper Peppers and imagined what one of them would do to my wife's homemade chili --- but, hey, we're not that brave! They don't take credit cards (mostly), so bring cash or buy (with a credit card) tokens at the information booth which can be used with the vendors. Parking is a bit pricey --- I am used to parking free in Northville --- but it was well worth the visit.

I love the farmer's market, and each day has different vendors, so it is always a fun surprise of what you'll find. Probably my favorite vendor is Nightingale Fortunes which sells gourmet fortune cookies. The fortunes have art on one side and an inspirational phrase on the other side. The chocolate-dipped espresso is amazing! There is also a vendor who embroiders linens, sometimes even printing photos on the linens and then embroidering them - it is beautiful art. There are pottery, clay jewelry, glassware, lotion, soap, and candle makers, as well as delicious baked goods, fruits, vegetables, and beautiful flowers. The flower festival is vibrant with color and beautiful smells. This is the perfect outing for a relaxing weekend!

This Farmer's market is a 100 years old, and for good reason. All stalls here are run by producers not resellers, which also makes the goods more environmentally friendly as they travel less of a distance to get to you. It's the liveliest place in summer, when there are the most stalls and produce. What some may not know is that it runs year round, though cutting down to running only on Saturdays and not Wednesdays in the colder seasons. While there'd be less variety of produce in colder months, you'd look for different goods in the cold months such as Christmas gifts and wreaths. Its seasonality is part of its appeal. Crowds do vary based on what time you go: the rare, sly early birds traipse in early to make their picks of all the produce, while those who sleep in on the weekends or wait for lunchtime bustle in in huger hordes later. Definitely try to carry cash when you come by as some stalls only accept cash. If you're out of cash, you could use your credit card to purchase Farmer's Market wooden tokens at the office instead to hand to the vendors (though at least one has rejected them from me!). Prices can vary for similar items (and some stores may be certified organic while others are not), so take your time to look around the different stores.

Great place for buying and selling. Big venue. I chime as often as possible. In the market area of Ann Arbor. Lots of cool shops and restaurants in this area.

It had been a long time since I'd been here but I love it! There are a ton of vendors and a wide range of goods. Fresh apples and a big bag of mixed spicy peppers is what I left with but there was much more to choose from. Everyone I talked with was friendly and the prices were reasonable. This area is very busy and the parking situation is horrible. Bring your own bags!

Ann Arbor Farmers Market is the cream of the crop when it comes to the number of farmers markets throughout Michigan. The layout, variety of vendors and quality of merchandise are second to none. I like to judge the farmers markets by the diverse amount of products I walk away with. My last haul included watermelon radishes from an Asian farmer, dinosaur kale, purple cauliflower and green cabbage from a second generation farmer, eggs from an Amish farm, radishes, poblano peppers, and Yukon gold potatoes from a family farm down the street.

A little bit of everything fresh...peaches, blueberries, raspberries, cherry donuts, apple cider, basil plants & that is just what we bought! Sipped a cold brew from a vendor and found so many great things. I was sold on coming just for the pierogi. Yes, took those home, too. Very sweet merchants.

This is a nice farmer's market in a busy part of Ann Arbor (read: hard to find parking). The stalls are covered so it's good to visit even when it's raining. There are more non-food vendors (e.g. candles, jewelry, clothing) than I care for.

First of all: organic farmers are so cool. I mean, they're cool because they grow things without pesticides and help save the earth and our general health and well-being, but they're also just so *cool*. Like, girl with shaved zig-zags in her hair and nose rings cool. Who knew digging in the dirt could be so hip? Makes me love buying my produce here even more. For a small town, this farmers market is pretty rad. There is a lot of variety, tons of growers, flowers, honey, lovely-smelling soaps, and handmade coolness. And everything is pretty inexpensive. I got 4 huge squashes last weekend for 2 bucks. $2! Even if you don't buy anything, browsing around the stalls here is a feast for the eyes, there is just natural beauty everywhere. Entertainment and nourishment = yay!

Maybe I showed up on a bad day, but there was not much going on here today. As per usual with farmers markets, there were lots of fruit and baked goods. Today, there were also lots and lots of eggs. The prices weren't outrageous, but they also weren't a steal. It's about on par with what you would expect to pay for local, farm-to-table goods! In the end, there just wasn't that much that stood out about this farmers market to me. There weren't as many arts and craft-type goods that I like looking at, and the farmers also didn't seem as friendly as some of the other places I've been. Though it's a bit of a walk from the UofM campus, if the weather is nice, it definitely makes for a nice, weekend morning stroll!

Great fresh produce! The cherry tomatoes is #amazing. It bursts with sweetness in my mouth. And the basil pesto from pure harvest is replacing the cheese in my wrap. I'm not sure it'll last the next few hours without being inhaled.

One of the best farmer's markets.... I have been to farmer's markets in many cities in the US and around the world and I still find the Ann Arbor farmer's market to be one of the best. This market is open until December and is a great spot to send your Saturday morning (and Wednesdays...). There are all sorts of interesting foods, vegetables, crafts, jewelry and floral items. I personally love the jelly and preserves and in the winter, I always have to stop for my little Christmas trees. Every stall is staffed with friendly people who are more than willing to help out, answer questions about the items they are selling, and just chat. It is a very social spot, and you'll definitely leave with some great items. Definitely a must stop!! p.s. thanks to the nice guy that added extra baby's breath to my little christmas tree....it was quite nice of you!

This place was crazy busy over Memorial Day weekend. Elbow to elbow that was a bit disconcerting to us. And some of the merchants had sold out of things we wanted. But we did get bags and bags of things for our BBQ that evening, brats and ribs and veggies. Just no ice cream or sorbet flavors left to rejuvenate us on a hot day.

It's a pretty small market compared to others have visited. Many of the stalls are selling the same products. The stalls that sell crafts are pretty kitschy. They have a decent produce selection and floral/plant selection. A few stalls also sell ready-to-eat foods if you need a snack. I would give it four stars but it is sooo crowded on Saturdays that it is kind of hard to enjoy, especially if you're going with other people.

The farmer's market is a nice little gem that every city and/or town needs. It provides fresh produce with a friendly smile. I never thought that food at a farmer's market could be better than the groceries bought at Kroger or Meijer. Then again, this is the first farmer's market I've ever been to. I love how cheap everything is too. You can't beat the prices here. Asparagus for a dollar, snow cones for a dollar, huge water melons for 2 bucks; simply wonderful. Taking your girlfriend or boyfriend there isn't a bad idea either. It's a nice experience because the people are warm, you get to sample good food, and the aesthetics (all the different food) are a sight for sore eyes. A sample of hot apple cider on a cold Ann Arbor day sure hits the spot. Whether you're just going there to look around, or you actually want to purchase something, the farmer's market provides the nice people of Ann Arbor a hearty landmark fit for those who want to get their inner agriculturalist on.

Tomatoes. Peaches. Fresh cilantro, basil, oregano, mint. Organic produce. Hand-made maple sugar candy with the most intense maple flavor in the world. Cabbage. Broccoli or corn picked less than 24 hours ago. More kinds of hot and sweet peppers than you ever heard of. Raspberries, blueberries, huckleberries, plums -- sweet. Honey. Home-made preserves, bread, or pie. All produce is delivered and sold by the farmers who grew the fruit or vegetables or raised the bees or tapped the maple trees, etc. They back their trucks up to the open air stands, set up their tables, and sell. They had heirloom apples and peaches before the term was coined -- that is, they never stopped growing them. Wednesdays and Saturdays in the growing season. It's worth the search for a parking space. If you buy in bulk, you save money too. The site is used for a variety of other events too -- mainly good ones like craft fairs and the book festival. 2007 Update. I checked on the meat and egg situation: several sellers now have these products in compliance with all regulations. I talked to a farmer who raises sheep near Stockbridge and has an arrangement with a slaughter house a few hours from her farm, which she says is clean and meets *her* standards, not just USDA.

Totally lovely experience - nice stands, loved the wonderful lady selling homemade soap, good samples of chocolate, slow-paced vibe.

I feel very fortunate to have such a great market within walking distance. If you're headed here by car, it's best to arrive earlier in the morning, and it's also best to try to park a little ways away -- over down the more residential streets in Kerrytown. Starter plants, breads, honey, jams, organic meats, beeswax products, cheeses, tamales and all sorts of other goods augment the fresh produce that you'd most expect to find. And find it you will! Now that we're in the midst of summer, you can bring a 20 dollar bill and head home with a huge amount of berries, beans and lettuce -- enough to use yourself and still some left to make dishes to share with friends! If you're arriving later in the afternoon, you may not get the best selection, but sometimes you can get a bit of a wiggle on prices. As with most farmers markets, it gets hectic, but people are generally polite. My one caution? Watch out for the GIANT strollers. The curmudgeon in me thinks that if they are going to forbid dogs, they should also put the smackdown on strollers the size of vans. The kids *in* the strollers are cute, but be careful of your ankles when some folks use their wheels as battering rams. Other than that, bring plenty of canvas bags and a little dough and enjoy!

I have been coming here for years and I love getting the delicious fresh veggies and baked good from local vendors! Definitely stop in the summer and spring when the selection is sure to please!

I admit it. Farmer's markets EXCITE me. Oh, the possibilities! While I browse the stands, I may think, 'Hello, little eggplant. I want to dress you with grill marks and then gobble you up' or 'Hello, bundle of blueberries. Get in my pancakes' and so forth. Best thing to do on a Wednesday or Saturday morning is grab your hippie tote bag, climb onto your road bike, ride down to Kerrytown (cause parking is a nightmare) and nomnomnom it. Afterwards, you might even want to pick up something from Zingerman's or Sweetwaters. Whatevs. Point is, support those farmers and enjoy some fresh stuff coming from nature.

I have to take away a star because of the jerk-off Saturday yuppie assholes who refuse to get out of the way when people are trying to walk around and actually, you know, buy stuff. I also recommend going on Wednesdays if you're unemployed like me - less people and much easier to handle (and no, I'm not actually a misanthrope who hates children, I just play one in this town...). Oh aaaaand can Ann Arbor please ban those stupid wagons people insist on using for hauling their children around? Fuck.

I always loved farmer's markets having grown up in the bay area of California where we were spoiled with them. Location is great. It's close to Zingerman's, Sparrow's market, etc. It's tough to park in this part of town. Fresh produce, local folks. The herbs look very nice, if you'd like to plant your own herbs. The breads/pastries/cookies are really expensive. They are cheaper if you go to a gourmet store to buy them.

What a great market. Sure, parking isn't easy. If the surrounding area is especially full, often you can find a street space in the neighborhood two or three blocks north. And when you actually walk on site, you'll find not only many options for organic produce, but also vendors offering atypical items like fresh and smoked fish, or fresh mozzarella and goat cheese (from Zingerman's Creamery).

This year more than ever the farmers market seems to be bursting at the seams, with more and more vendors crammed under and spilling out from under the protective embrace of the market awning. With the increase in size, the selection at the farmer's market has also rounded out to include more than just seasonal fruits and veggies. This growing season, there was a better variety of herbs and vegetable seedlings to choose from. Better still, there is now a fair amount of vendors offering sustainable meat and local cheeses as well as a greater variety of preserves and other less conventional farm produce (horseradish, walnuts etc). I just hope the honey guy comes back - I haven't seen him around so far. I hope this trend continues and I look forward to all sorts of heirloom vegetables to supplement more traditional strains later this summer. Five years ago, shopping at the market was simply an exercise in price comparison between more or less identical produce - not very appealing since on this dimension, ALL produce at the market compares poorly to conventional grocery stores. More recently, it seems much more exploratory and niche market oriented. This emphasizes the strengths of the farmer's market, making it a far more enjoyable experience. Check it out if you haven't been there in a while. You might find something new.

Last weekend was the first time I've been to the AA Farmers Market in a while. I guess it's just a little early in the year for good veggies, but I thought that the market had way more flowers than anything else, and of course.. i wasn't looking for flowers. Even if it didn't have everything I wanted, it has a great location, great people and lots of small shops surrounding it that are great to browse and buy in. I'll come back as the weather warms up and check it out again. In the meanwhile I'll continue my long treks to Detroit to find all veggies I need.

I made the mistake of getting to the Farmer's Market a little before noon, and boy was it packed! Although parking wasn't a problem, the streets were especially packed. I parked in a covered lot for $2, so no big deal. The farmer's market is covered and super busy. There's really not much room to move around, but the people watching is great. Make sure to bring your reusable Trader Joe's bag! I've been to a lot of farmers markets, and what I noticed about AA especially is their wide variety of produce. It's not super family friendly, but more of a place to come in, get your groceries, and leave. There wasn't much of a variety of food (kettle corn, etc.) vendors to choose from, which is sad because I freaking love food. Overall, it's an okay Farmer's market.

Without a doubt, the best farmers market I've ever been to in the US. The variety of items available is almost overwhelming--I always buy more than I've planned to. And the quality is excellent. Love talking to the vendors, who will gladly give you hints on how to store and prepare a produce item you've never used before. And wandering the stalls is such a pleasure--the smells, the beautiful piles of fruits and vegetables. We are so lucky to have this market!

I've been visiting the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market for *ponders* 25 years. Lovely vendors, great seasonal selection of fresh produce, cut flowers, bedding plants: annual and perennial, vegetable plants, furniture, jewelry, textiles, you name it. Also a growing number of organic meat, eggs, and dairy product vendors. Go early as you can, it can get rather crowded so sporting a baby-pack is much better than clogging up the flow with a gigantic stroller (kid in wagon with produce works too...) Bring a stash of old bags, a backpack, containers to carry away your treasures. Park on the street, across from the market at Community Highschool, or walk down from one of the city parking structures. Parking can be tight on Saturdays~ Wasem's stand has excellent donuts...I highly recommend the blueberry or apple cake donuts with cinnamon sugar - addictive. In July arrive early and you can go home with an armful of gorgeous Dahlias for under $10. August is prime for Red Haven Peaches and fresh Apricots. mmmmm on another note: I was saddened to see that Ralph Snow (aka, the maple-syrup man) passed away this winter -- I hope another member of the family or someone decides to carry on his wonderful, tasty products. He'll be missed.

As a kid, my mom always took me with her to the Farmers' Market on the weekends. There were so many around us that we would sometimes hit more than one in a day. Must have had an impact because since then I have become quite the Farmers' Market junkie - and kept doing much of my shopping there while living in many different places. From produce to cheese to dog products, you really can't go wrong with the Ann Arbor Farmers' Market. It's a great place to pick up things just for one meal, or to grab for the week. I'm also a huge fan of Sunday's artisans market (check out Bob's Wife's Soaps, stained glass, and the woman from Dearborn with the reverse paintings). I haven't checked out the Wednesday version yet but look forward to doing it - at this point the weekend version suits me just fine. While it's not the biggest or best Farmers' Market I've ever seen, it's perfect for a city of this size and I know that if I were to move, I'd miss it. Favorite stalls on a Saturday morning: Right by the Zingerman's cheese guy (whom I usually visit but two weeks ago I bought goat cheese that was COVERED in mold) there is great bread to his left and salad mix (try the spicy mix!) to his left. We usually hit these three to get the foundation of a great al fresco dinner!

Honestly, I fine some of the Elitist shoppers,to be a slight distraction _from the Delectable products! Eastern Market,And Ypsi Farmers Markets are much more inviting. I'm glad the Ann Arbor Market is in walking distance +

When I lived in Toledo, we would often time an Ann Arbor run so that we could hit the Farmer's Market and lunch at Zingerman's. Yes, we had a farmer's market space in downtown Toledo but it didn't have Zingerman's next to it. In fact, it had a very skanky Big Boy. Great little market with fun vendors.

This is a pretty happening Farmer's Market located in Kerrytown of Ann Arbor. Lots of vendors and variety of goods. Within walking distance of Zingerman's and also Sparrow Marketplace which houses a local grocer, Everyday Wines (which has great prices and knowledgeable staff) and a coffee shop among a few other shops. One big plus (and an A2 Farmer's Market Pro Tip) is you don't need to have cash to pay for their goods! If you're light on cash but have a credit card you can visit their office (located right on the farmer's market grounds) and buy stamped wooden tokens in $5 increments. Buy however many tokens you want, then pay the vendors with the tokens. The cons to the market are that prices can be a bit high since it is in affluent Ann Arbor. Parking can be a real pain and is something you'll likely have to pay for so for these reasons I dock it a star.