Grand Haven

Farmers Market

Mission Statement: Grand Haven Farmers Market is brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg to provide farmers and small business owners an opportunity to sell their fresh, Michigan grown and/or produced foods directly to customers. The Market will act as the community gathering place to educate and encourage healthy living within our communities.

Please be courteous – dogs and smoking are prohibited at the Farmers Market.

Donations: Help our community enjoy the Farmers Market all season long. Consider a donation today!

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Volunteer with us at the Farmers Market! Learn more here:  Grand Haven Farmers Market 2025 — Signup Sheet | SignUp.com

Applications for the Grand Haven Farmers Market are now open! Beginning in 2025, the Chamber’s Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Thursday market in Spring Lake. We are working with the Village of Spring Lake as they consider taking over its operation and will support them through this process. A decision is expected in the coming weeks. Regardless of the outcome, we remain committed to a vibrant market experience for the Tri-Cities region with our Wednesday and Saturday markets at Chinook Pier in Grand Haven.

For questions, please contact Megan Tobin at marketmanager@grandhavenchamber.org.

 

 

The Grand Haven Farmers Market is dedicated to providing farmers and small business owners the opportunity to sell their fresh, Michigan-grown and/or produced food directly to customers. The Market will act as a community gathering place to educate and encourage healthy living within our communities.

What You Can Expect

• The Market is for the sale of Michigan-grown, quality fresh fruits, vegetables, related food items, plants, flowers, and specialty non-alcoholic drinks.

• “Local” is defined as Michigan-grown, produced, or processed.

• Vendors must grow, make, or produce the items they sell, or purchase from other local sources that grow, make, or produce the items within Michigan.

• Products produced under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law will not be accepted.

• Vendors selling food at the market must comply with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) regulations. This includes proper labeling, safe handling, and, when necessary, licensing for food establishments.

• Home-baked items or home-prepared foods cannot be sold unless they are prepared in a state certified/licensed kitchen.

• The Market does not allow Franchises to participate as vendors.

• The Market does not allow the sale of nationally distributed, pre-packaged goods unless they are locally manufactured with Michigan-grown, or Michigan-produced ingredients.

• The Market Manager and Market Advisory Council reserve the right to exclude products they deem “not in line with the integrity and mission of the Farmers Market.”

Grand Haven Farmers Market

For Vendors

Accepted Payments

Bridge Card/Snap
Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB)
Dune Dollars
Power of Produce (POP) Kids Club
Senior Market FRESH
WIC Project FRESH (Accepted by Individual Vendors)

Click Here for more information about additional payments.

Power of Produce (POP)

The goal of this program is to educate our local youth about healthy eating and to make fresh foods accessible to them. The purpose of the POP Kids Club is to empower kids to make healthy choices and have fun while doing it!

How it Works:

  • Children must have an adult’s signature to participate in the POP Kids Club.
  • Each time a POP Kids Club member visits the Market; they will have their “Passport to Health” stamped and will be given two (2) $1 POP tokens to be spent on fruits or vegetables.
  • Wednesdays & Saturdays, exact dates to be determined for 2025
  • The program provided for the first 200 kids per week (100 at each Market)
  • Please note: the program is being handled on a DAILY basis. The spots available each day are on a first-come-first-serve basis

Double Up Food Bucks

Market Nonprofits

Please contact the Market Manager at marketmanager@grandhavenchamber.org if interested in having a non-profit booth. Nonprofit organizations are able to staff a table at the Market to promote & inform the public about their organization as along is involves healthy eating, living, or agriculture. We do not allow for non-food vendors to sell items.

Ottawa Food

Ottawa Food is a collaboration of over 45 agencies and individuals working to ensure that community members have access to healthy, local and affordable food. Our members come from a variety of sectors, including public health, food pantries, human service organizations, farmers, local businesses, community members, and more.

Thank you to our Farmers Market Supporters!

Best Financial Credit Union
Holland Hospital
WGHN
Harmony Lake Apartment Homes
Oasis Senior Living
The Avalune Group
Straight Line Design
Chick-Fil-A 

Contact

Megan Tobin, Grand Haven Farmers Market Manager
616.842.4910
marketmanager@grandhavenchamber.org

Campaigning Policy

The Chamber does not endorse candidates for public office, nor does it provide a platform for individuals to campaign at any Chamber sponsored events, including, but not limited to the Early Bird Breakfast, BASH, and Jingle Bell Parade. City and Village rules for campaigning (if applicable) will apply in public space outside of the areas designated for festivals and Farmers Markets.  Candidates may not set up booths or distribute literature within the Festivals or Farmers Market itself or impede foot or vehicular traffic in any way around these venues.