Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Michigan

Held in Allegan each September, the Allegan County Fair is one of Michigan's biggest and most popular county fairs. Rodeo and livestock shows highlight the importance of animals to the region's farm communities and celebrate agricultural roots. Expect a full midway, vendor booths, and strong foot traffic.

Producer-only, 106-year-old historic farmers market with 125+ Michigan vendors in Kerrytown District — 2nd oldest continuously operating public market in MI. Wednesday evening Food Truck Rally on 3rd Wed monthly.

In its fifth year, the Ann Arbor Local Food Festival celebrates Michigan growers, producers, and food makers at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Two vendor tracks: sell or sample local products, or host an educational experience (cooking demos, growing tips, cultural foodways, waste reduction). Priority given to businesses using locally sourced ingredients and community groups working in the local food system. Free booth if accepted. Expect tastings, live music, and an engaged audience of local-food shoppers.

One of three nonprofit fairs that together comprise the largest juried art fair in the country, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair draws over 400,000 visitors each July. Located in Ann Arbor's historic theater district, it showcases fine art (painting, ceramics, photography, glass, wood) juried by working artists and arts professionals, plus a Marketplace of 90+ vendors selling handcrafted goods, fashion, home décor, artisan foods, and more. An emerging artists section supports developing talent. Strong foot traffic, established crowd, and direct artist-to-buyer setup.

Held in downtown Ann Arbor during mid-July, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair is in its 58th year and draws from over 70 Marketplace vendors selling handcrafted goods, pet products, kids' items, bath & beauty, fashion, home décor, and artisan foods. The Fine Artist section runs juried acceptance; the Marketplace has its own vendor track. Strong foot traffic and a well-established crowd.

In its 67th year, Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original is a juried fine art fair dedicated exclusively to original, one-of-a-kind work — no prints, no reproductions. Running since 1960, it's one of the oldest juried art fairs in the country and part of the Ann Arbor Art Fair umbrella, the largest juried outdoor art fair in the U.S. Held each July in downtown Ann Arbor, it draws strong foot traffic from a college-town crowd that actively seeks original art. 200+ artists exhibit annually, generating around $2.5 million in artist sales.

Juried fine art fair operated by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, ~200 artists, part of the Ann Arbor Art Fair umbrella.

60th annual juried fine art festival, top-10 nationally by Sunshine Artist. 200–250 fine artists. Program of Paint Creek Center for the Arts. Application $35. Deadlines: art 3/31, food 5/3, music 6/16.

Now in its 45th year, Art Birmingham takes place on the street surrounding Shain Park in downtown Birmingham, Michigan. Originally known as the Birmingham Fine Art Festival, it is a juried art fair showcasing artists in an elegant and extraordinary setting. Attracting approximately 20,000 fair goers, the event benefits the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center's "Art for All" vision. The fair is surrounded by convenient parking and within easy access to unique stores and restaurants.

Battle Creek Farmers Market runs Wednesday mornings through October at Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek, drawing Michigan farmers, artisans, and small businesses. The market accepts WIC, SNAP, and Double Up Food Bucks. Managed by Kellogg Arena in partnership with local organizations.

Held in South Haven each August, the 41st annual Blueberry Festival Craft Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors to Stanley Johnston Park. Over 150 vendors showcase fine art and handmade crafts—a well-established crowd with strong foot traffic. The fair doubles as a fundraiser for the Chamber and the larger National Blueberry Festival.

3rd annual Guild-produced juried fine art fair — 125 jury-selected artists on Main Street in downtown Brighton. Live music and art-making activities. Produced by The Guild of Artists & Artisans in association with Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cass County Fair celebrates Cass County and all its community members with a week of traditional fair events — carnival rides, comedy shows, derby racing, and more. The fair also honors local heroes, such as the police force and healthcare workers. Expect a vendor midway alongside the entertainment and food offerings.

67th annual — the second oldest juried art fair in Michigan (est. 1958). 25,000+ art lovers. National-caliber juried fine artists and craftsmen at East Park on Round Lake between Lake Michigan and Round Lake. Always held on the second Saturday in August, rain or shine.

Davison Downtown Farmers Market runs year-round with weekly craft shows and vendor events in downtown Davison. The schedule rotates themed programming — Taste of the Market events, holiday craft shows, car & truck shows, flea market flip days, and seasonal festivals (Easter, Mother's Day, Harvest Festival, Christmas). A new pavilion opens in May 2026.

Davison Farmers Market hosts weekly Saturday craft shows year-round, with themed events anchoring the calendar — Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, car and truck shows, holiday markets, and more. May through September features "Flea Market Flip Day" alongside crafts. The Harvest Festival in October combines craft vendors with fall décor. A pavilion opens in May.

In its 45th year, Dearborn Homecoming Festival draws 30,000+ visitors to Ford Field Park each August for a free community celebration. The event features live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and an arts district, plus a Vendor Village spotlighting artisans and nonprofits from the greater Dearborn area. Food Truck Corridor vendors also participate. Strong foot traffic and an established crowd that values local and community-focused vendors.

Free family-friendly 3-day festival — bands, ~150 local artists, crafters, MI breweries/wineries, restaurants, food trucks with DIY ethic. Applications open March.

Held in East Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village, East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair is a juried fine art fair operated by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, drawing roughly 100 artists each June. The Guild also runs an Emerging Artist Program offering opportunities for newer makers — applications open annually in early spring. Food vendors welcome; performers considered with demo submission.

63rd annual downtown East Lansing juried art fair — painters, sculptors, jewelers, craftspeople alongside live entertainment near MSU campus.

Eastern Market After Dark is a free, all-ages district-wide festival in September — one night when Detroit's 130+ year-old working market transforms into a sprawling night market. 125+ Detroit-area artists, designers, and community organizations fill Shed 2 and spill through storefronts, streets, and the Riverfrontɛ with gallery pop-ups, creative installations, live music on the mainstage, food trucks, and vendor activations. Draws 33,000+ attendees. A signature event of Detroit Month of Design, hosted in partnership with Eastern Market Corporation.

Held each May in downtown Detroit, Flower Day is an over 60-year tradition featuring the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association vendors from all over the Midwest. Flower Day draws 160+ vendors filling the sheds and streets— offering hanging baskets, perennials, herbs, vegetable seedlings, container arrangements, garden soil, and specialty plants. Many of the families and farms vending have been showing up year after year for decades. The annual event draws tens of thousands of people, and includes live music and food options. Smaller crowds and easier parking are available during four Flower Tuesday markets in May in Sheds 5 and 6.

Detroit's 6-block historic public market since 1891, 225+ vendors of produce, meat, cheese, baked goods, jams, plants, cut flowers, and handcrafted items across six sheds. Operated by Eastern Market Partnership.

Sunday-only artisan/creative marketplace in Sheds 2 and 3 with up to 225 creative small businesses — local artisans, designers, vintage vendors showcasing Michigan-made gifts and handmade goods. Separate application from Saturday market.

One of the oldest, continuously running markets in America, Eastern Market anchors Detroit with Saturday and Tuesday markets year-round, plus Sunday markets June through September. Tuesday market runs 9 AM–3 PM in Shed 3 with local produce, baked goods, and meats from Saturday vendors, alongside free yoga and Zumba. The market draws a diverse, established crowd looking to buy directly from local farmers and producers.