Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market

Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market puts weekly shopping in the middle of an active downtown, with the market directing shoppers to Facebook for the latest market news and vendor updates. The market gathers at the corner of E. Third & Water in Rochester, a location tied to the larger Market + The Graham effort led by the Rochester DDA. The vendor mix reaches well beyond produce-stand basics, from Rochester-made chocolate and Michigan coffee roasting to Wagyu beef, artisan cheese, sourdough, tea, and pet treats. That combination gives this market a distinctly downtown, prepared-food-friendly feel.

Why it matters locally

The Rochester DDA is leading both the farmers market and the broader Market + The Graham project, tying the market to downtown planning rather than treating it as a stand-alone weekly event. The project is backed in part by a grant distributed by Main Street Oakland County, with additional DDA funding noted as part of the effort.

That local role shows up in how the market connects food access, downtown development, and future public space. The re-imagined market space is described as including expanded indoor and outdoor market areas, ADA accessibility, restrooms, seating, landscaping, and a performance stage. SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks are also part of the market’s operating model, so the market is positioned as a place to buy fresh food with assistance benefits as well as a downtown gathering space.

What you'll find there

The vendor roster leans heavily toward specialty foods, pantry staples, and ready-to-eat items, with a smaller but clear farm presence folded into the mix. Instead of one dominant category, the market reads like a downtown shopping stop where you can assemble ingredients, snacks, and take-home staples from a range of small producers.

• -Pick up handcrafted pet treats from Angela’s Treat Stash, made with high quality ingredients.
• -Find artistic chocolate creations from Rochester-based Asterism Artisan Chocolate.
• -Browse organic teas and spices from Because UR Priceless Tea Co..
• -Add barbecue sauce from Belledine’s BBQ for grilling, dipping, or recipes.
• -Sip specialty coffee beverages from Michigan nano-roaster Black Ichor Coffee.
• -Order soups by the quart or hot grilled cheeses from Brickhouse Kitchen Catering, a farm-to-table gourmet food provider.
• -Choose from artisan cheeses and accompaniments at The Cheese Lady - Rochester.
• -Take home fresh-to-order cookies from The Chubby Batch bakery.
• -Stock premium artisanal olive oil from Domenico’s EVOO.
• -Shop organic and heirloom non-GMO seeds plus organic soil-grown seedlings from The Feminine Farmer.
• -Look for allergy-friendly foods from Free & Simple Foods, made without the nine main food allergens plus coconut.
• -Buy locally raised farm-fresh meat from Freeman Meat Co..
• -Bring home individually cut, vacuum-sealed American Wagyu beef from Good Times Farm.
• -Grab garlic-and-herb dressing from Grandma Luckey’s for salads, pasta, coleslaw, marinades, and basting.
• -Choose handmade breads, scones, muffins, and more from Great Harvest Bread Co. - Shelby Twp..
• -Try small-batch, clean-label hot sauce from Heat Street Detroit.
• -Pick up handcrafted sourdough loaves and sourdough treats from KK’s Sourdough & Sweets.
• -The vendor list also reaches into service-oriented booths, including Bellissima Bridal Salon.
• -Crowning Glory Bridal Accessories appears on the market roster under bridal and event planning products.
• -Dance on Main Ballroom Studio is also listed in the bridal and event planning category. At Third & Water, the strongest thread is how the market blends food shopping with a broader downtown identity. The same organization behind the market is also advancing Market + The Graham, a re-imagined space with indoor and outdoor market areas, seating, landscaping, restrooms, ADA accessibility, and a performance stage. That future-facing plan sits alongside a vendor lineup that already feels tuned to a strollable downtown: Rochester-made chocolate, coffee beverages from a Michigan nano-roaster, grilled cheese and soup on-site, artisan cheese, hot sauce, and sourdough all fit a market visit that can be part errand and part meal. The market’s own language about downtown Rochester as a mix of “historic and hip” matches that overlap between established downtown setting and newer market ambitions.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed at this market, which is the clearest visit-planning rule to know before heading to Third & Water. Vendor attendance may vary week to week, and the market points shoppers to its Facebook and Instagram channels for the latest market news. The market is located at the corner of E. Third & Water, and the Rochester DDA lists Kristi Trevarrow as the contact tied to the project. Restrooms are not currently part of the present visit details for the market, even though they are included in the planned re-imagined space described under Market + The Graham.

Payments & SNAP

The market accepts Michigan EBT and participates in Double Up Food Bucks. Double Up Food Bucks, a program of Fair Food Network, matches EBT or Bridge Card dollars spent on fruits and vegetables up to $20 per day. Payment methods are otherwise presented clearly in the market’s visitor details.