Richland Farmers' Market

Richland Farmers' Market stands out for its partnership with the Michigan Farmers Market Association, a concrete sign that this small Wednesday market is tied into Michigan's wider farmers market network. It sets up outside the Richland Area Community Center in Richland and runs as a seasonal midweek market, giving shoppers a defined afternoon window for produce, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers, coffee, and handmade goods. The vendor roster mixes farm products with specialty foods and crafts, so a single stop can cover blueberries, artisan cheese, tamales, bouquets, soap, and metal decor.

Why it matters locally

The market's MIFMA partnership connects Richland Farmers' Market to a statewide organization focused on farmers markets, and that gives this local market a clear place in Michigan's broader market system. Its setting outside the Richland Area Community Center also anchors the market in a civic location that is part of everyday village life rather than a temporary pop-up site.

The vendor mix is notably local-serving in practical ways: shoppers can pick up locally grown produce from Tiny Giant Farm, farm fresh blueberries from Harris Blueberries, and fresh produce, eggs, and home-roasted coffee from Fluffy Butt Farms in the same market run. Alongside those foods, the market includes makers selling wood crafts, woodturned items, home decor, handmade soaps, candles, and personalized metal signs, keeping spending with small producers rather than limiting the market to only raw produce.

What you'll find there

The range here leans broad rather than narrowly produce-only, with farms, bakers, snack makers, prepared-food vendors, flower growers, coffee roasters, and craft sellers all represented. That makes the market useful for both dinner ingredients and pantry or gift-table additions in one pass.

• -Pick up jams, jellies, baked goods, and wood crafts from The D.A.M. Ranch, LLC.
• -Find Grand Rapids specialty and artisan cheeses at The Cheese People.
• -Snack on non-GMO kettle corn from The Incredible Kettle.
• -Browse savory bread and baked goods from Susan Jones, Craig Whitney, and Artisan Baker.
• -Choose baked goods, jams, and freshly grown produce from Silver Echo Woods.
• -Bring home fresh cut flowers and bouquets from J & S Farms or Unicorn Gardens.
• -Order tamales, chips, and salsa from La Guatemalteca.
• -Shop produce and baked goods from Eichers Family Farm.
• -Get fresh produce, eggs, and home-roasted coffee from Fluffy Butt Farms.
• -Look for bait and tackle at Anglers Oasis.
• -See woodturned work from John Pierce.
• -Add home decor from Linda's Designs or personalized metal signs and decor from Martin's Metals & More.
• -Take home decorated sugar cookies from Hoard Handmade and gourmet cotton candy from Kalamazoo Cotton Candy Co..
• -Buy locally grown produce from Tiny Giant Farm and locally roasted coffee from Little Quiet Coffee.
• -Pick up farm fresh blueberries from Harris Blueberries.

The Open Roads Bike Program appears at the market on several dates to help visitors get bikes ready for summer, adding a practical service beyond shopping.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed at this market, which is the detail most likely to change a visit if you usually bring a pet along. The market is held outside at the Richland Area Community Center, and when weather becomes an issue, visitors are directed to return to their vehicles or go into the Community Center. Wednesdays are the shopping day, with the market running from 3:00 to 6:00 pm during its seasonal stretch. If you're arriving by car, the site notes that there is space to park your vehicle at your vendor space, but not a vehicle plus a trailer. Restrooms are not available on site.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Richland Farmers' Market, an important option for shoppers planning to use food assistance benefits. The market also expects vendors to provide their own change, which suggests cash-ready transactions are part of the regular setup alongside other payment methods.