Chesaning Market off Broad

Chesaning Market off Broad is tied to a broader nonprofit mission in Chesaning, with organizers describing their purpose as promoting and encouraging local activity in town. That mission shows up in a compact Saturday market on S. Chapman Street at Broad Street, running from July 20 through October 12. The setup feels intentionally small-scale and focused: a seasonal downtown market with named farm and food vendors, a clear weekly window, and food-access programs built into the plan. For shoppers, that means a straightforward place to buy from local growers and producers during the summer-to-fall stretch.

Why it matters locally

The market is part of a nonprofit organization based in Chesaning, and that local mission is one of the clearest reasons it matters here. Rather than operating as a standalone pop-up, Chesaning Market off Broad sits within Broad Street Events, with board roles listed for Brett Russell, Alex Nichols, Sarah Mahoney, Hannah Flemming, and Daniel Himstedt.

Its downtown placement on S. Chapman Street at Broad Street keeps the market tied to a specific Chesaning crossroads. The market also supports food access by accepting WIC Project FRESH and Senior Project FRESH coupons, connecting local produce shopping with programs that matter to families and older adults in the area. That combination of nonprofit structure, named local leadership, and coupon acceptance gives the market a practical role beyond a weekly sale.

What you'll find there

The vendor roster is concise and easy to scan, with a mix of farms, an apiary, a nursery, and a maker presence rather than a sprawling multi-block lineup. That gives the market a focused feel: a short list of named sellers anchored by agricultural businesses and specialty producers.

• -Find produce and nursery stock from Amman Farm Produce & Nursery.
• -Browse handcrafted goods from Cooper Creations.
• -Shop directly with Fobear Farm.
• -Pick up apiary products from Jazzy Bees Apiary.
• -Look for farm offerings from Sun-bo Acres.
• -Stop by Tomac Farms for farm products.

The market itself is the recurring seasonal event: it runs every Saturday from July 20 through October 12, with vendor setup beginning at 9:00am and the public shopping window from 10:00am to 1:00pm. That fixed weekly rhythm makes it a defined summer-fall stop rather than an occasional special market.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the clearest visit-planning details to know before arriving. The market is held on S. Chapman Street at Broad Street in Chesaning, and vendors begin setup at 9:00am before opening to shoppers at 10:00am. Restrooms are not available on-site. The season is also short and specific, running on Saturdays from July 20 through October 12, so this is a midsummer-to-fall market rather than a year-round option. If you like a simpler stop with a defined vendor list and a compact time window, this setup is easy to work into a Saturday morning.

Payments & SNAP

Chesaning Market off Broad accepts SNAP/EBT, giving shoppers a way to use nutrition benefits at the market. It also accepts WIC Project FRESH and Senior Project FRESH coupons, extending produce access through multiple Michigan food-assistance programs. Payment methods are presented clearly for visitors, which helps make this a straightforward stop for benefit users.