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Brighton Farmers’ Market

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and Annual Sponsor Bank of Ann Arbor, are pleased to announce that the Brighton Farmers’ Market opens in May.

The market runs each Saturday from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm from May through October in the City’s Municipal Parking Lot located at 200 N. First Street in downtown Brighton. The market features foods sold directly by farmers to consumers. Plant nurseries and food vendors are also featured. The market has an artisan focus and features arts and crafts from local talent. The perfect gifts can be found at the Brighton Farmer’s Market, from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day to birthday or anniversaries!

The Brighton Farmers Market is an economic development generator for the City of Brighton. People travel far and wide to attend these events. 

To participate as a vendor at the Brighton Farmers Market, please contact Aimee Zak at 810-819-7990 or by email at farmersmarket@brightoncoc.org.

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank Bank of Ann Arbor and Cooper & Binkley Jewelers for their tremendous support of the Brighton Farmers Market.

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Farmers Market 2025 Policies and Procedures
Farmers Market 2025 Application (electronic)
Farmers Market 2025 Application (printable)
Farmers Market 2025 Vendor Pricing Options
Green and Gold Handcrafted Local Farmers' Market Flyer
May 24th – Flower Day
Theme:  Celebrate spring flowers and pollinators with a build-your-own bouquet event!
Features: 
- Pollinator-friendly plant sale
- Vendors selling bee-friendly flowers & herbs
- Activity: Kids create their own mini floral bouquet using fresh flowers and take home a vase. (Chamber Booth)
Activity: Kids decorate a mini flower pot and plant a seed to take home
(Selcra Booth)
- Special deals on fresh flowers, potted herbs, and local honey
June 28th – Strawberry Shortcake Festival
Theme:  Highlight Michigan’s peak strawberry season
with fresh shortcakes and whipped cream!
Features: 
- Strawberry shortcake stand featuring local berries & biscuits
- “Pick Your Own Pint” station (pre-packaged pints from local farms)
- Activity: Kids Cookie Challenge w/Selcra & Decorate Cookie Station
July 26th – Red, White & Blue Bash/ Sweet Corn & BBQ Bash
Theme:  Celebrate peak summer flavors with corn, BBQ, and outdoor fun!
Features: 
- Fresh grilled sweet corn with different toppings (butter, spices, cheese)
- Local BBQ vendor or smoked meats
"Red, White & Blue Bash/ Sweet Corn & BBQ Bash"
- Corn-themed yard games by Selcra
August 30th – Summer Party/Salsa & Fruit Celebration
Theme:  Celebrate Michigan’s heirloom tomatoes and fresh salsa ingredients!
Features: 
- “Build Your Own Salsa” station with heirloom tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs
- Local hot sauce, salsa and spice vendors
- Kids' Activity make a Fruit Kabob
September 27th – Cider & Donut Festival
Theme:  Welcome fall with Michigan apples, cider, and fresh donuts!
Features: 
- Hot cider & fresh apple cider donuts from a local orchard
- Hard cider tasting from a Michigan cidery
- Activity: Make an Apple Bird Feeder Kids string apple slices on yarn with Cheerios or seeds to make a simple bird feeder to hang at home.
October 18th – Pumpkin Palooza & Harvest Market
Theme:  Celebrate the fall harvest with pumpkins, gourds, and cozy seasonal treats!
Features:
- Pumpkin decorating station w/ Selcra
- Squash & gourd giveaway (first 50 shoppers get a free mini pumpkin!)
- “Guess the Weight” pumpkin contest
- Fall flower & dried bouquet vendor
A-ctivity: Kids decorate mini pumpkins with paint, stickers, and fun accessories (no carving needed).
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Farm Fresh Friday

Tune in every Friday to hear Brighton Farmers' Market Manager Monee Phipps give her Farmers Market report on WHMI 93.5 Bosch and Madison in the Morning. Learn about what's in season, recipe ideas, the SNAP-EBT cards, Project Fresh, Senior Project Fresh and more!

 

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Rain or Shine the Market is Open!

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

City of Brighton
Municipal Parking Lot
200 N. First Street
Brighton, MI

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Food Access Snap & WIC at the Markets

We run a robust food assistance program run by the State of Michigan and the USDA. We accept WIC Project Fresh Coupon, Senior Project fresh as well as SNAP ( EBT Bridge cards) benefits.

We also partner with Trinity Health systems to support the Prescription for Heath program.