Canton Leisure Services
Farmers Market

The Canton Farmers Market offers a wonderful variety of home grown foods and hand-made goods. The local growers, producers and farmers offer vegetable, fruits, herbs, bulbs, grains, meats, plants, and much more. Organic items are also available, including: honey, syrups, and produce. A talented group of artists and crafts people have outstanding goods available for purchase, including: wreaths, center-pieces, as well as fresh cut flowers.

During the second season of this growing market, over two dozen new and returning vendors will be on-site offering a wide variety of items. Produce is still a mainstay of the Market, but now you can find bread, baked goods, flowers, herbs, jellies, jams, cider, and much more.

As the Farmers Market continues to grow bringing in more people into the area from local church congregations and the residets of Cherry Hill Village, look for an increasing wide range of delicious items to choose from. Rain or shine, this is the place to be every Sunday from April 27, 2008 - October 26, 2008 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information about Canton Farmers market, visit leisure.canton-mi.org or call the Market Master at 734/394-5323.

Weekly Entertainment

Mobile Rec - Sunday, April 27

Children love this mobile recreation station that will be available during Market hours for kids to jump and play in on Sunday, April 27, as well as other dates this season.

Perennial Plant Exchange - Sunday, May 4

Don’t miss this excellent chance to exchange plants and meet other gardeners.

Musical Entertainment

Contributing to the festive outdoor shopping experience of Canton’s Farmers Market is the unique lineup of entertainment planned for the upcoming season. Weekly events may include talented musicians performing a variety of musical styles ranging from pop, country, Motown, and R&B. Past favorites, who may be scheduled for return engagements, include: a strolling quartet, barber shop quartet, and an area ukulele player.

Historical Hike

New this season, Historical Hikes will be offered the first Sunday of every month. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you take a one mile historical walking tour. Learn the in-depth history of several of Canton’s historic landmarks. Knowledgeable tour guides will explain the historical significance of over 10 buildings, former homes, and factories in the area surrounding the historical Bartlett-Travis House.

Free Arts And Crafts

Each week, kids arts and crafts activities will be available on site at the Farmers Market for children of all ages. Several FREE activities will be scheduled throughout the season.

On Site Demonstrations

Learn for the experts as special demonstrations will be held on site at the Farmers Market. Favorite past sessions included "How To Make A Pumpkin Pie" and "Make Your Own Salsa."

History of the Farmers Market

The Canton Farmers Market began in 2007 at the historic Bartlett-Travis house, located at 500 N. Ridge Road, when Canton Leisure Services saw the need for an outdoor market at a centralized location where area vendors could sell their produce and specialty items in a unique setting. The grounds of this Greek revival Home built in the late 1800's were selected to provide a stunning setting that provides easy access for Canton residents and the surrounding communities to shop for everything from fresh vegetables, fruit, honey and everything in between.

Docent led tours are also available during market hours. Last year, over 300 individuals strolled through the market, enjoying one of Canton's best kept secrets. To add to your shopping convenience, there is plenty of parking. Vendors can also utilize on-site electricity and an indoor restroom.

According to Jane Marshall, executive director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, buying locally produced food not only can bring fresher, healthier choices to your family’s table, it can also help Michigan’s economy. If every Michigan family bought just $10 per week of Michigan produce, it would keep $37 million a week from leaving Michigan or $1.9 billion each year—a significant number, especially in our current depressed economy.

Local buying could generate almost 2,000 new jobs and increase farm income as much as 16 percent, according to the Michigan Land Use Institute study Eat Fresh and Grow Jobs. Our five county area of southeastern Michigan (Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties) is home to over 5500 farms which account for over 10% of Michigan farms. By visiting Canton’s Farmers Market, you can do your part to support this local industry.