This is the best farmer's market I've been to! Super easy to figure out- plenty of (free) parking,…read morepublic restrooms available, and booths of all kinds. I like how the vendors can easily back up a truck to unload their things. Even on a rainy day, we had a great time! Just wish there were a few more vendors to fill the empty spaces.

Still a five-star farmers market. I have a CSA through Eighth Day Farm, so I've been coming weekly…read moreon Wednesday mornings. Outside of my veggie-heavy CSA haul, here's what ends up in my tote bags: -FRUIT: West Michigan is the fruit belt after all. The season starts with strawberries; peaks with peaches, apricots, nectarines, watermelon, cherries, raspberries, tomatoes, and BLUEBERRIES; and winds down with apples and pumpkins. -MORE VEG: Basically, you name it, and you'll find it at the market. -Maple syrup: you're very lucky if you can get your hands on the varieties infused with whiskey as well as elderberry. -Blank cards: go see Marguerite, she's a talented artist, and she also makes delicious jams. -Cheese: the Cheese People of Grand Rapids know their stuff. -Sourdough loaves -And during blueberry season: blueberry muffins from Bowermans...or blueberry donuts...or blueberry handpies. You can't go wrong. That's about all I can fit (and afford) on a weekly basis, and know that there's so much more deliciousness...and plants. There's a lot of those too! The market is also market-ing on Saturdays. That's when it's a full house in terms of vendors. If there's one vendor you can't pass by, it's Rudy at Fantabulous Fudge. He's been slinging *the best* fudge in the area for years, and in the fall, he makes some bomb caramel apples using orchard apples. Lastly, I recommend coming in the spring, summer, and fall if you can swing it, as there are certain vendors that only make appearances during certain parts of the season.

Incredibly delicious, locally sourced preserves, honey and syrup!…read more Located in the Downtown Market, this place is a total gem. Crafting their product from the agriculturally-abundant Southwestern Michigan, they source all of their products within a 50-mile radius... and the fruits of their labor are perfect proof of the quality produce we have in our tiny corner of the world! I've been greeted by a very friendly young gentleman behind the counter each time I've approached, and they have samples of most of their preserves out as well. Do stop by and try some. Your taste buds will be stoked! As a pear lover, their Pear & Cardamom is my favorite. The wildflower honey is also fantastic!

Stopped by the downtown market location in grand rapids. Clean and cute little shop. Enjoyed the…read morebourbon maple syrup and their unique jams. Coming from Austin, Tx a big foodie community, that uses locally sourced food, I was pleasantly suprised to see the ingredients in their products are local. Love that in a product!! We nearly drank the maple syrup it is so delicious. Sending some for a gift to a foodie friend in Colorado, if that tells you anything. Support local small business!

Great local market with lots of fresh produce honey bakery cheeses dog treats and candles. Parking…read moreis tight so park in the Salvation Army lot across the street. Vendors are friendly and can answer all your questions. See social media for list of vendors each week. Open on wed fri and Saturday

What a great market! Vendors are so friendly and not pushy. They smile and say hello and let you…read moreperuse their items. I kept seeing all this produce and wanted just one apple. Good thing they asked if I had a question! I got my answer and received my Apple. Yay! They have some stands that make coffee and breakfast and lunch items but I had already eaten. Next time I'll try some of the food stands. I walked the whole market up one side and down the other. There is a small portion that is indoors. All in all, I spent about 20-30 min there. I grabbed some baked goods and some handmade goods as well. The vendors do have bags but I recommend you bring your own. Some take cash, all take credit. There is some cover if there is rain. Parking is plentiful and free!

Really wanted to visit the Farmers Market and shops around the area but couldn't find a single open…read moreparking spot. We searched for almost 30min! And my family all carpooled together so sadly none of us were able to shop. I saw many other drivers looking for spots as well that I kept passing. Sad. Maybe one day the city can open up more spots for tourists staying in the area.

Twin Maple Orchards is here, worthy to seek out and enjoy the best of the season- Raspberries, corn…read moreand peaches in this magic moment of summer. This farmers market needs to really embrace the food end of the spectrum- Twin Maple is a solid addition. The market sorely lacks actual edibles..

In the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan, there is a little café where the color blue feels less like…read morea shade and more like a way of life. Bowerman's on 8th is a love letter to the humble blueberry, written in the language of warm lattes, fresh pastries, and shelves overflowing with jars that seem to bottle summer itself. As someone with a dairy allergy, coffee shops can sometimes feel like places built for everyone else. But here there was kindness in the details--different milk options, thoughtful choices, and the feeling that everyone should be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee. Traveling from out of state, this was one of the places I circled on my map, hoping reality would match the stories. Somehow, it was even better. The blueberry latte was the kind of drink that slows time. Bright and refreshing, sweet without trying too hard, tasting like a morning walk through a Michigan orchard after the rain. Around me were cases filled with treats and shelves stacked with jams, syrups, and every blueberry creation imaginable, each one carrying a little piece of the region's soul. There is something beautiful about a place that chooses one simple thing and perfects it. Bowerman's does not merely sell coffee--it celebrates harvests, local traditions, and the quiet joy of gathering around a table. You leave with a warm cup in your hands, a bag of blueberry treasures under your arm and a feeling of satisfaction. Some places are worth the drive. Some are worth the hype. Bowerman's on 8th is both.

I'm not sure how I've never been to Bowerman's On 8th until recently. This cafe/bakery is a cute…read morespot right downtown. I had fun looking around at all the things to buy -- lots of spreads, coffee, merch, blueberry things, kitchen items, stickers, etc. I loved that they had big bags of frozen blueberries for sale - next time I'll bring my cooler! I was heading to dinner so I didn't get any food, but their menu features sweet and savory breakfast options, lunch sandwiches, bowls and salads, soups, even dinner options like a burger. Everything sounded great so I'd love to come back for lunch. The pastry case was calling me, so I got one blueberry donut and a blueberry lemon donut to take home. They were fresh and lightly glazed. The lemon was my favorite. There is a seating area and this looks like a really nice place to enjoy an afternoon. I will hopefully be back soon!

If you want and need fresh locally grown food, go to Visser, the service is great and the ambiance…read moreof the business is friendly family. Only one girl was there, and the place was busy. She was polite, friendly and helpful, happy that everyone was there. All of my produce was available and fresh. Visser Family Farm is highly recommended,

On our visit to Lake Michigan, we wanted to visit a U-Pick farm. We were delighted to learn that it…read morewas strawberry season and Visser Family Farms was a short 10 minute drive from where we were staying! It started to sprinkle rain as we pulled up to park, but that clearly didn't stop people from picking strawberries as we saw a family walk away with baskets and baskets of strawberries. The girl at the U Pick Stand was the sweetest walking us through the different types of baskets to choose from, the cost, and the process before we were set free to pick our berries! There were SO many strawberry fields and so many good juicy strawberries to choose from! My toddler, my husband, and I had a blast even in the rain! My only regret was not picking more because when I finally ate one - it was quite frankly one of the best strawberries I've ever had. On our way back to the car, we noticed the blueberry farm. They looked like they were almost ready for blueberry u-pick season and sure enough, a week later they were open! I wanted to see what they had in their little market, so we pulled up front and I saw they had strawberry donuts for sale! I grabbed half a dozen and both my husband and I devoured one as soon as I got back in the car. The next few days, I air fried them to reheat them and they were EVEN BETTER. So fluffy, airy, and full of strawberries! We can't wait to come back in the future.

This is a small and nice farmers market. There is a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables among…read morethe vendors. I visited on a Wednesday and Saturday when they are open. My sister in law got a fresh bunch of lavender. I grabbed some sweet muffins and a pretzel on Wednesday. On Saturday, I grabbed another pretzel and some lavender lemonade. There were more people visiting on Saturday compared to Wednesday.

Small, but worth it. Some very impressive fresh vegetables. Large and great color. Honey, fudge,…read morecheese and bread are some of the great fresh items available here besides the vegetables. If you're in the area and this is happening, it is worth coming over for the ~20 booths here.

The Visser family has been feeding the community with fresh grown food for decades. We love it. The…read morefarm store is great too.

Love the fresh locally grown veggies. Very nice staff and very helpful. We also subscribe for a…read moreproduce box every other week. Great program