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Mt. Pleasant Farmers' Market

About the Market

Thursday Market
May 5 to October 27
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Island Park-South Shelter
Saturday Market
June 18 to October 8
9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Broadway Street between Main and University

For more than 40 years, the Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market has not only offered the freshest in-season fruits and vegetables, but an opportunity to gather as a community and support area farmers and healthy living. From fruits and vegetables, organic plants and homemade soap to library cards and Garden Heroes, the Mt. Pleasant Farmers' Market offers customers of all ages an unforgettable experience.

Our Mission

Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market is a vibrant marketplace:

connecting residents and visitors with local farmers, food producers and artisans
increasing access to fresh, affordable, local and healthy food choices
inspiring healthy lifestyles
strengthening our local economy
providing a festive gathering place
enriching lives and building community

Food Assistance

The Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market strives to make healthy, locally grown food an affordable option for all incomes. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can now use their Michigan Bridge Card at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market. The market also accepts Pandemic EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH, and Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH coupons.

Michigan WIC Food Guide

Prescription for Health

Prescription for Health is a program where health care providers can prescribe FREE fruits and vegetables to their patients! 2022 will be the fourth year for this exciting program at Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market. Participants receive 6 free nutrition education classes, transportation is provided to those who need it and the cost of lab work not covered by insurance is provided by the program.

SHOPPERS - Would you like FREE fruits and vegetables from the farmers market? Click here to print a letter to take to your doctors office. They will be able to tell you if they participate in the program and if you are eligible.

DOCTORS - Would you like to prescribe FREE fruits and vegetables to your patients to improve their health? Please contact Rex Hoyt at the Mid-Michigan District Health Department for information on how to be a participating provider in the Prescription for Health Program.

Email: rhoyt@mmdhd.org

Phone: 989-831-3627