Looking for Oakland County’s freshest fruits and vegetables? What about flowers in almost any color? On it’s ‘open’ days, the hustle and bustle of the Oakland County Farmers Market can lead you to both.

The Oakland County Farmers Market is a mainstay for providing grower-direct fresh produce and flowers to county residents and visitors. Hosting more than 100 farmers and artisans, from 17 Michigan counties, shoppers will find fresh vegetables, fruits and baked goods as well as flowers, crafts and more. Spend the day at the market and enjoy a breakfast sandwich or barbecue lunch served by market vendors. The market also hosts many special events, educational programs, cooking demonstrations and can be rented by the public for various purposes.

A producer-direct market, participating vendors must grow or make the products that they bring for sale during the main season (May–October). During the off season (November–April), vendors may bring approved farm market type items not produced by themselves. Plan your trip and menu with the Michigan Produce Availability Guide.

To ensure access to healthy foods for all, the Oakland County Farmers Market is proud to accept food assistance benefits, including: SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, Senior/Market Fresh Coupons, and WIC Project Fresh Coupons. While SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks are available year-round, WIC Project Fresh Coupons will be distributed on August 13, 2016, and Senior/Market Fresh Coupons  will be distributed on July 30, August 25, and September 1, 2016. Find details about food assistance benefits at the Michigan Farmers Market Association website Mifma.org.

Visit the Oakland County Farmers Market at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328 May through December on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., as well as January through April on Saturday only from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

For more information about the Oakland County Farmers Market check out their 2016 Market Brochure, visit their website, and connect with them on Facebook. You can also contact the Oakland County Farmers Market at 248-858-5495 or OCMarket@OakGov.com.

Looking to get your fix of local produce and goods, but can’t make it out to the Oakland County Farmers Market? There are over 25 Farmers Markets in Oakland County, including the Oakland County Farmers Market. Use our interactive Farmers Market Map to find one near you.

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