Eastern Market is a fun destination in Detroit. I had been to the area before but hadn't checked out the market stalls until my most recent visit. There are several different "sheds" which are basically huge barns that house tons of different local vendors--everything from produce, plants, ready made food, apparel, sweet treats, handmade crafts, coffee and other drinks, etc. We had a blast looking around each of the sheds and saw lots of interesting items. We didn't end up buying anything, but I would love to go back again. The market is open on Saturdays year round, and even in the coldest January weather there were a lot of people there! They have extended hours in the summer months. One of the best parts of visiting the market was the ample free parking in their lots. We also had fun exploring the neighboring shops and restaurants! If you like a good farmers market, be sure to add Eastern Market to your list to check out. read more

I love coming at the tail end of the day, everyone is offloading their goods (produce/meat) at a reduced rate, and there's this heightened sense of urgent commerce. They have such a great variety from ready to eat food to fresh butchered meats, dried legumes, fresh flowers, clothes, crafts, and more. Its's an experience! You can't go wrong with ANY of the ready to eat food. I had a life altering chicken hand pie. It's got a cool industrial vibe. Dress warm! read more

You have to go! Whenever I'm in Detroit, I love taking some time to visit this place. Absolutely amazing! So many vendors, foods, farmers, and friendly people. You can't go wrong, especially if you like a farmers' market. It's a great environment to enjoy alone or with company. read more

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We've come here a handful of times, though I'm not huge on crowds in my old age. (HA!) the last time we were here was for the Taco Showdown, and had a blast until the heat was a bit too much for us. It's a definitely a great place to stop if you're in the area when they are open. read more

Eastern Market - Taco showdown - Farmers Market Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Our family are Long time visitors to Eastern Market. Applause to the stores and Vendors that stayed through all the changes Today 7 members of our family enjoyed the vibe the smiles the conversations with visitors and vendors alike At Eastern Market there is a general vibe of Diversity in Culture Food and other unique offerings. Eastern Market needs a theme Song. In the Center of the Shed is a bit of History. A Beautiful Bell ( bigger than the Liberty Bell) . There were musical interludes throughout Why not, go? By the way lots of Samples....and Clean Restrooms read more

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This is a wonderful market. I love that they have so many fresh and tasty things.. They have flowers to fresh produce to clothes. So many options. It's clean and a must for getting someone a unique gift read more

Eastern Market - Donuts and apple cider. Amazing - Farmers Market Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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If you ask me one of the things that I miss about Michigan is my weekends at the Eastern Market, a farmer market that is can get everything from. From my inside sheds to outside the vendors have everything you need flowers,fruits and vegetables and anything else you can think of. Even if you are not purchasing the vibe is great to walk around listening to music and having a coffee or cocktails. read more

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Absolutely worth a visit if you are in town. We were here on Saturday morning, thank goodness, and spent the late morning pursuing the stalls. We had more pierogi than we needed to but they were incredible, competing with pierogi I had in Poland. We also grabbed coffee and visited quite a few bakeries. There were many other interesting items for sale including soap, jewelry, honey I think? I saw a hot sauce, I saw PLANTS, many produce places, I could go on and on. read more

Amazing place to go on market day! Excellent deals on food and produce, flowers, some prepared foods, artisanal goods, and excellent people watching. We were there right before Halloween and they had enormous, beautiful pumpkins on sale for $1-2. Always worth a visit when you're in town read more

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This is a cold November review: We were visiting Detroit in November and a lot of palces list the Eastern Market as a must see/do place in Detroit. Of course it hit my list! And I wish we had a place like this near me! I do not know what the market is like in good weather but inside was packed with vendors (Think three building) and a good amount outside as well. Selling mostly food and produce. As a tourist staying at a hotel, I was hoping for more local artisans selling artwork and good old home decor. They were few and far between in November. Fun to look. read more

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10/10 No notes Best Fresh Farmers Market I've ever been to in my life Vendors everywhere Excellent looking produce, eggs, syrup, flowers Music playing - food , clothing - you name it and I saw it. read more

The VIP tailgate at Eastern Market is such a fun time! Top Shelf cocktails, catered food stations, DJ and give aways! You get a shuttle over to the game and back! Sadly, the season for our Lions is over, but I can't wait to VIP Tailgate next year! read more

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This farmer's market has been around for decades; it was a favorite of my grandfather and my mom said she actually got her pet rabbit here as a kid! They don't seem to be trading in livestock these days, although you can find pretty much anything else: plants and flowers, fruits and vegetables, food to eat while you're there, baked goods, coffee, honey, popcorn, candy, nuts, spices, and more. The space is divided up into multiple "sheds" (covered but partially open-air outbuilding spaces) which are clearly numbered on the roofs. Grab a map from the information booth or look on the website if you're trying to find something specific. There are some other food businesses right nearby as well, like Germack across the street. Lots of friendly people; nice way to spend a morning in Detroit. read more

Eastern Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

They offer everything you could need. I bought vegan butter. They were having a flower event. This was a fun Saturday morning.

This is a huge area, prepare to walk and wander about. They have open air sheds (at least 5) that house a lot of the veggie stands, honey, meat, your typical farmer's market vendors. We picked up a bag of grapes for $1 and some heavenly huge Michigan cherries for $6. Then there are buildings that you can visit with year round businesses. A bar with live music, a coffee shop, a general store, a yard decorative sign store. We found parking for free nearby. read more

Parking was a bit confusing, but there is actually free two hour parking around the sheds. There are different sheds with different vendors selling produce, meats, breads, pantry goods and ready to serve foods. It was fun to just walk around and see the difference in food compared to Texas. I found some Amish soup mixes, skin care, wheat bread, and a local honeycomb. There are plenty of breakfast options like crepes and soups if you don't have time to grab breakfast before the market. It's pretty cold even in the sheds so dress warm. read more

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This market has it all! And the prices are incredibly fair! My favorite purchase was a bag of beautiful trumpet mushrooms! I hope to return someday soon! read more

Eastern Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Eastern Market is a must-experience in Detroit. Large sheds, year round, wide variety of wares from fresh produce and food items to flowers and artisan-made and local products. Also really iconic photo spots. Very lively! They also host fun events, like their super popular Flower Market, and my latest favorite event series - Little Asian Bites' Night Market which brings together so much good Asian food from around Detroit and the greater area multiple times a year. The only thing that sometimes keeps me away from Eastern Market is that it tends to be super busy/crowded during popular events and to this day I have not really figured out the best parking. They have parking on-site, with I think the largest lot being by Shed 2, but it tends to be pretty hectic during busy hours and I find trying to park to be a little stressful. read more

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This is a large open market located in Detroit. Entry is free.There are food , shirt, hat and even home and garden vendors . There are some permanent storefronts located beside this so that you are able to step inside a temperature controlled shop, but for the most part traveling all around the market on foot is best because there is so much to see. read more

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Absolutely one of the most fun things you can go on a Saturday in Detroit. Spices, produce, meat, fish, artisan strawberry butter.....you can find it all. Eastern Market is a mix of small business growers and shops combined with large wholesalers that provide Metro Detroit with excellent food. There are also great restaurants close by. The "main" market for retail consumers is on Saturday. There is also a Sunday market that's more craft/art focused. It's smaller than the Saturday market, but is still a lot of fun. In the spring for Flower Day, there are tons of vendors selling various plants and flowers. It's a beautiful sight. read more

Writing an updated review of Eastern Market now that I've put on an event at their space! The Eastern Market team was so lovely to work with leading up to the event and the day-of event support was so wonderful as well. Great communication and support all around to help in putting on this successful event and I'm so appreciative of them all! It just reinforces what a wonderful space this is and how intentional they are in what sorts of events they want to put on here. They're not only trying to bring more people out to the Eastern Market district, but also want to celebrate and honor cultures of all kinds and showcase and celebrate that wherever they can. It makes me love Eastern Market even more and I'm so thankful for them for taking a chance on me and I hope this is just the beginning of a very beautiful partnership together! Seriously, a dream to work with and so supportive. Eastern Market is known for their Saturday Farmers Market, obviously, but I highly encourage you pay attention to Eastern Market's calendar of events on all the other days of the week as well. In the summer, they have their Sunday Market that goes on in Sheds 2-4 and then basically have a special event that goes on every Sunday in Shed 5 as well that rotates throughout all different kinds of things! Their space is also open during certain weekdays for all sorts of different kinds of markets as well. As if I couldn't love Eastern Market enough already! Y'all are too much! read more

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This place a a total vibe. It's location with bars and restaurants. It's a farmers market with fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. It's a street market with artists, designers, collectibles etc. I go every weekend during the spring, summer and fall. Usually grab fresh flowers for the house. The sweet potato pies from Sweet Potato Sensation. As well as locally grown fruit and herbs. read more

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Eastern Market is a treasure. Dan brought it out of oblivion and its now a must visit space for local produce and entertainment read more

Eastern Market - Dan build this market into a national treasure.. thank you for your service - Farmers Market Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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If a lot of cities have this sort of warehouse district turned into a market, this one was one of the more impressive I've seen. There was an abundance of both fresh food, potted plants, and prepared food items that drew massive crowds. I parked on the outskirts and was glad I didn't try to drive through the area. I found a pretty appealing crepe stand inside one of the buildings, and plenty worth looking into in the outdoor areas as well. I didn't have a ton of trouble finding open restrooms, and the space was open enough that I could often navigate around bad pedestrian behavior. Saturday appears to be the day they're open all year around, but I wonder if there are more events as when the market is not open, the area is pretty dead. When they are open, it's worth a visit. read more

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Great spot with some incredible vendors. I really enjoyed admiring the local art and some quality food vendors. I went on one of their slower Sundays and I was surprised to hear that their Saturdays were even bigger because it was actually pretty large and impressive. I'd love to come back on a Saturday if I am ever back in town read more

Such a cool spot to checkout on a Saturday. This market is chock full of almost everything- clothes, jewelry, fruits & vegetables, plants, flowers, live music, etc.. Patking can be a challenge so plan to get there early or late before things start closing down. Dealers have major discounts before closing so it's probably the most opportune time to snag something. We were looking for plants and were lucky to get two nice sized ones btw $15-25 each. There is so much to see and experience here with many different booths to checkout. There are also vendors setup on the highway overpass area too. read more

We love coming to Eastern Market. It is a great place to grab an array of items, from flowers to pasta to honey to seafood to fresh meats... everything! Words cannot explain the size of the sheds and how vendors set up outside between the sheds. Flower day here is amazing! Bring a large wagon- double and triple deckers. You can get so many flowers for cheap! There is a handful of restaurants in eastern market, if you come hungry. Get there early for a good parking spot and first dibs at the awesome products! read more

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I had a time at this one, oh my! I felt like a kid in a candy store. Sooo much to choose from, nice juicy fresh fruits and veggies, vegan options, fresh teas's and juice. The most beautiful fresh flowers ( have a green thumb or trying to get one lol it's plenty of plants here ) every vendor was knowledgeable of their products, friendly ready to serve. Along the streets it's vendors, food trucks and entertainment. This has to be by far the largest market in the us. Thanks bunches Desmon for our tour and introducing me to some amazing people. We will be back. The fact i grew up on a farm and to see what we once produced is amazing. read more

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My friend and I had ourselves a little of everything during our Sunday late morning visit, including local fare from vendors within the market and surrounding businesses: Coffee - Germack, Fausi Haus Kettle corn - Mystic Kettle Beignets - Beignets All things cheese - DeVries & Co The market also drives many initiatives to increase food access around the Detroit community, which is pretty badass. Like in so many areas in Detroit as I recently came to find out, be mindful of the bees. read more

I love the Saturday market, open all year round from 6am to 4pm. I can find fresh produce, crafts, plants, clothing, soap, candles, wine, chocolate and more. Delicious food stands too, like tacos and shawarma, so I can grab a bite and keep shopping. It's nice to meet vendors and learn about local organizations who are doing inspiring work, such as Detroit Food Academy. read more

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There's Eastern Market and then there's Eastern Market District. The market itself is the largest historic public market in the country and it's HUGE! There are sheds after sheds of vendors on the weekend. Most of the vendors sell produce and grocery items making the market a true locals shopping spot. However, there are a few food vendors if you go for lunch, just don't expect many. The Eastern Market District includes many restaurants and other shops around the historic market. Also, thanks to an intentional mural program, there are dozens of stunning murals around the area worth finding. read more

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You will not be dissatisfied with a visit to the Eastern Market! It was my first time down there and it was such a great experience! I loved being able to support local businesses and purchase some quality goods! I didn't try any of the food trucks due to the amped up costs, but it smells delicious! There were pizza trucks, Mexican, Mediterranean, and a bunch more! There was also a variety of different dessert booths and trucks to explore! Most of the vendors were very friendly! Some of them just sat on their phones and ignored customers (it's safe to say I didn't give them my business). The majority of vendors were kind and informative! It's such a fun atmosphere too! Lots of music, good smells, and different sights. I included a picture of one of the hired street performers! There are restrooms available to the public too! While everything is handicap accessible, I wouldn't say it's handicap friendly- due to the crowds. It gets pretty packed so I'd recommend going in the morning! Don't forget to bring some cash as well as your card! Some businesses have a surcharge on cards and others don't accept card so it's better to bring both! read more

Eastern Market - Street performance! - Farmers Market Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Fresh produce, blooming floral of all kinds, friendly vendors and all for a great price. read more

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A picture is worth a thousand words so I posted as many pictures as I could. A wonderful way to spend a Sat. morning. Get your mojo on with coffee and treats while shopping for produce and homemade products. White Lotus has great croissants. You will find eateries in the perimeter of the market. It is made up of six warehouse size sheds. FIrst one is usually plants and radiant around Mother's Day but why wait? read more

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The market is nice. We were in town visiting family. The vendors had a variety of stands. There was a decent amount of food trucks. There were also artists, clothing, candles, makeup and jewelry. There was a lovely backdrop of murals in the area. There were a lot of stores and restaurants in the surrounding area. read more

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Perfect place to go on a Saturday morning. Many different things that aren't available anywhere else. I mostly love the local produce and the meat markets across the highway. Rocky's is the best place to get all kinds of spices in bulk. Especially like their hamburger mix. read more

This is by far one of the BEST farmers markets I have ever been to! It is absolutely massive and nicely spaced out with tons of different vendors ranging from fresh produce to local goods. Extremely affordable prices as well. We got some warm apple cider while we shopped as well as a bottle of the best sulfate free wine I have ever had. Will 100% be back here my next trip to the area! read more

I've been coming to Eastern Market for many years, and for most of those years, not really on the map for most tourists even though it is often cited as the largest open air market in the United States. Now that Detroit is experiencing a bit of a resurgence, we are seeing Eastern Market becoming a staple for visitors to the area as well as locals rediscovering the Market. The market itself is spread throughout various high ceilinged enclosures (Sheds) with vendors setting up makeshift stands to sell their goods. A mix of fresh produce stands, bakers, food trucks, locally sourced or made goods, butchers, and a lot of stands selling Detroit schwag. I will usually hit the either Shed 5 or Shed 2 (i cant recall which) to grab apples from a produce vendor and sweet potato pie from the Sweet Potato Sensations stand. It is not as built up as Pike Market in Seattle or Reading Terminal Market in Philly, but the hard-scrabble aspect of Eastern Market is part of the appeal. Surrounding the central market area are permanent businesses that range from coffee, nuts and spice roasters, diners and cheese purveyors, and even more butchers shops. I will usually hit Germack coffee and nut roasters to grab a good cup of coffee. Parking is pretty easy with ample free lots and parking close by and a few blocks away. The open air market is open on Saturdays year round and June to September it extends to include Tuesday and Sunday. The shops and stores that surround the market are open year round. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Eastern market has always been one of my favorite things in detroit, love the city. We coupled with friends last weekend to attend the Sunday detroit event. I've been other times when the focus was detroit vendors. I enjoyed those times. However they charged us $20 to enter 1 hr early this time, $7 at noon. I gasped at the cost and the folks taking admissions said very confidently that this one was different. We paid, total of $80 for us for and found nothing DIFFERENT. It was the same vendors as the others, repeat-Nothing different. I'm very disappointed in eastern market. Did four star because I've enjoyed it so many other times. read more

Always a good spot to spend a Saturday. They have red squares that are 6 feet apart but it's so hard to keep 6 feet apart from others. There was a line to enter the main sheds today. Picked up some duck and quail eggs, peaches, Roma tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, corn too. They had aerobics instructor led class under a tent right by the main entrance today. It's best to come before 8am to get the best picks for produce items. read more

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