Midland Area Farmers Market

The Midland Area Farmers Market frames itself as more than a produce stop: throughout the season, organizations can take part to share their mission, recruit volunteers, and raise awareness for their programs. That emphasis fits a market that says it cultivates a welcoming, vibrant space connecting farmers, food producers, and neighbors, while championing local agriculture and accessibility. In Midland, the market runs at the end of Ashman Street at the base of the Tridge, with parking at the Dow Diamond East Parking Lot, giving it a setting tied closely to some of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.

Why it matters locally

The market says it connects farmers, food producers, and neighbors in a welcoming, vibrant space, and it places that mission alongside support for local agriculture, diversity, and accessibility. That matters in Midland because the market operates within the Midland Business Alliance, an organization whose broader mission centers on growth, collaboration, and a strong, diverse economy in Midland County.

The market’s setup also makes room for nonprofit participation during the season, giving organizations a place to share their work, recruit volunteers, and raise awareness. On the food access side, the market offers a token program for debit, credit, and Bridge cards, and it brings back Double Up Food Bucks so shoppers can get extra dollars for Michigan-grown products. Together, those pieces show a market built around local exchange as well as local food.

What you'll find there

The clearest emphasis here is on market access and seasonal programming rather than a published vendor roster. The market describes itself as a place for farmers, food producers, and neighbors, and its public materials highlight how shoppers can use food access programs alongside regular payment options.

• -Shop from farmers and food producers in a market built to connect them with Midland neighbors.
• -Use the token program for purchases made with debit, credit, or Bridge cards.
• -Spend Double Up Food Bucks on Michigan-grown products when shopping with a Bridge card.

For seasonal extras, the market is bringing back an original artwork Poster Contest for its 80th season, with submissions due June 5.

Know before you go

No dogs is the detail most likely to change plans before you leave home. The market is located at the end of Ashman Street at the base of the Tridge, and parking is directed to the Dow Diamond East Parking Lot. It runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 AM to 1 PM during the season that extends from May 2 through October 31, so this is a warm-season market rather than a year-round stop.

Another practical note: restrooms are not listed on site. If you are coordinating around other nearby happenings, the market’s public materials also reference seasonal events around Dow Diamond, including the Midland Walk to End Alzheimer’s returning to Dow Diamond’s front lawn on October 3rd.

Payments & SNAP

The market accepts SNAP/Bridge benefits and backs that up with more than a simple yes-or-no payment policy. Through a token program supported with Isabella Bank, shoppers can use debit, credit, or Bridge cards at the market. The market also offers Double Up Food Bucks again, which adds extra spending power for Michigan-grown products when using a Bridge card.