Fulton Street Farmers Market

Fulton Street Farmers Market puts its mission front and center: it brings together farmers and artisans, celebrates diverse cultures, and works toward sustainable food access in Grand Rapids. That framing matters here because the market runs weekly year-round and pairs regular farm shopping with programs that widen who gets to participate, from food access benefits to arts and culture events. With 100 vendors named for main season Saturdays, the market reads as both a grocery stop and a civic space shaped around agriculture, craft, and access in one place.

Why it matters locally

Grand Rapids is named directly in the market’s mission: Fulton Street Farmers Market says it aims to inspire agricultural participation in the city by tending meaningful connections while supporting farmers and artisans, celebrating diverse cultures, and ensuring sustainable food access for all. That local role shows up in how the market operates beyond a single shopping window. It hosts weekly farmers markets year-round and also runs recurring event series including ART! at the Market, seasonal rummage sales, and summer BIPOC Night Markets.

Food access is part of the market’s local footprint too. EBT funds can be converted into SNAP tokens for use with all market vendors, and shoppers can receive up to a $20 Double Up Food Bucks match for fresh produce. The market also notes that produce donations are brought to the Heartside neighborhood for free distribution.

What you'll find there

The mix here extends past produce tables into coffee, art, workshops, and larger seasonal event days. Main season Saturdays are described as bringing 100-plus vendors with in-season produce, farm staples, and fresh baked goods, giving the market a broader range than a small pop-up.

• -Sip locally roasted coffee from Runyon House Roasts.
• -Pick up locally roasted coffee from Last Mile Cafe.
• -Browse 100+ vendors on Main Season Opening Day, with in-season produce, farm staples, and fresh baked goods.
• -Explore handmade artwork and crafts during ART! at the Market, a monthly program built around local artists and artist-led workshops.
• -Shop Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-owned businesses at the seasonal BIPOC Night Market, which also includes live entertainment and diverse food.

Yoga on the Plaza! adds a Wednesday rhythm: the donation-based flow is led by Kate Benson of Grand Rapids Yoga Company and is followed by shopping the Wednesday farmers market.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the biggest visit-planning details to know before heading over. The market has more than 100 customer parking spots on the property, with lot access from both the Fulton and Fountain entrances. On Saturdays, overflow parking is available across Fuller Street at the Salvation Army, and additional street parking is noted on Fountain and Fitzhugh.

If you’re not driving, Route 14 stops directly outside the Market Headhouse, with trip planning available through The Rapid. Restrooms are available, and the site includes handicap parking spots, ramp entrances, and wheelchair-accessible bathroom stalls.

Payments & SNAP

Fulton Street Farmers Market accepts EBT/Bridge Cards, and shoppers can convert EBT funds into SNAP tokens at the Welcome Desk for use with all market vendors. The market also offers up to a $20 Double Up Food Bucks match for fresh produce. If you need cash on-site, there is an LMCU ATM at the market.