East Lansing Farmers Market
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
280 Valley Ct, East Lansing, MI 48823 · East Lansing, MI
About this event
Held weekly on Sunday mornings throughout Michigan's growing season, this farmers market in East Lansing draws vendors and shoppers who value direct relationships between growers and buyers. Located at Valley Court Park just off the Michigan State University campus, the market runs from May through late October, capturing everything from early spring greens and asparagus through fall squashes and root vegetables. The 280 Valley Court location offers an open-air setting where local farmers, bakers, and food producers set up each week, creating a community hub that feels more like a neighborhood gathering than a transaction. Because this is a growers-only market, you'll find produce vendors who actually grow what they sell, tomatoes, berries, lettuces, herbs, stone fruits, and seasonal specialties sourced from farms in the region rather than resellers. Beyond produce, the market supports vendors offering farm-fresh eggs, local meats, artisan baked goods, honey, preserves, and fresh flowers. The Sunday morning timing (10 AM to 2 PM) attracts a mix of university students, faculty, families, and longtime locals who've built relationships with their favorite vendors over multiple seasons. If you sell any of these categories, whether you grow vegetables, raise chickens, bake bread, make jam, or raise livestock, the East Lansing Farmers Market offers consistent foot traffic during the full five-month season. The growers-only model means shoppers come expecting authentic, local products and direct conversations with producers, not middlemen or resellers. The proximity to the MSU campus and surrounding neighborhoods means a steady customer base week after week, even as the product mix naturally shifts with the seasons. This is a market where regular customers develop loyalty to specific vendors, making it an excellent long-term sales opportunity for established producers looking for weekly outlet throughout the growing year.
Event details
- Date and time
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- 280 Valley Ct, East Lansing, MI 48823 · East Lansing, MI
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 15, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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