The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is excited to host Farmers Markets at the Capitol on the East Lawn of the Michigan State Capitol Building in Downtown Lansing. The event will take place on Thursday, September 22 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. This is the final market in the three market series for 2016.
At the September market, shoppers can visit more than 70 vendors from across the state who sell Michigan-grown and produced products ranging from fresh fruit and vegetables to flowers, meat, cheese, baked goods, prepared foods and much more. Two complimentary yoga classes provided by Lululemon Athletica of Lansing will be held on the lawn of Capitol from 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to join in! In addition, shoppers can learn to prepare their favorite fresh, seasonal produce with cooking demonstrations provided by Michigan State University (MSU) Corporate Chef Kurt Kwiatkowski from 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. near the east steps of the Capitol Building.
“As we prepare for our last Farmers Market at the Capitol of 2016, we are looking forward to the great variety of fall season produce and products our vendors will have for sale. The September 22 market will be held on the Capitol Lawn while the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives are in session. This is a great opportunity for us to remind legislators that farmers markets stimulate the local economy, foster community development, and support the health and well-being of community residents,” explains MIFMA Executive Director, Dru Montri.
The market accepts Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Market FRESH, ensuring that all Michigan residents have access to the fresh, local fruits, vegetables, and other food products sold at the market.
Sponsors for the September event include CATA Clean Commute Options, Sparrow, Lansing State Journal, Food Bank Council of Michigan, Goldman Sachs, Fitness Foundation, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Blue Care Network, Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, GreenStone Farm Credit Services and the Michigan Restaurant Association. The market is hosted by the Michigan Farmers Market Association, a statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products.
Use this vendor map of the September Farmers Market at the Capitol event to plan your shopping list – click here
Find the event on Facebook and Instagram – be sure to use the hashtag #FMCAP or #FarmersMarketsMI when sharing your market photos.
Parking Downtown: Public parking is available downtown Lansing in parking structures and along streets at parking meters. Parking structures are located at the corners of Washtenaw and Townsend, Kalamazoo and Capitol, Ottawa and Grand and Shiawasee and Capitol. http://www.lansingmi.gov/
Public transportation is available in the Lansing area from the Capitol Area Transportation Authority (CATA). Visit www.cata.org for route maps and bus station locations.
To find a full list of farmers markets in Michigan, including those that accept food assistance benefits, visit www.mifma.org/findafarmersmarket.