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- Spring markets are coming to communities across Michigan, offering local seasonal shopping.
- From apparel, handmade art products, food and beverages and more, shoppers will have a variety of options from local vendors.
With warmer temperatures already starting to push their way into Michigan, Michiganders may be starting to think about outdoor farmers markets, craft shows and other spring markets.
There will be plenty of options to shop locally, from home goods to apparel and food products, all from local vendors throughout the state.
Here’s what to know.
Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Show
Head to Elk Rapids for the Arts & Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24 on River Street. There will be several more shows held throughout the summer. The event will feature more than 60 artisans and crafters with art and homemade products including jewelry, home decor, candles, ceramics, apparel, photography, specialty food, skincare, woodcrafts, coastal art, soups and more.
Grand Rapids Spring Craft and Vendor Market
In west Michigan, the Grand Rapids Spring Craft and Vendor Market, hosted by Hometown Vendor Market, will run April 12-13 at Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids. The market is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13. The events will include local vendors, seasonal treats, handmade gifts, specialty items and more.
Easter Craft Show in Jackson
A holiday-themed event in southern Michigan is the Easter Craft Show at Westwood Mall in Jackson from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 12. The event will feature a free indoor Easter egg hunt, an Easter bunny appearance from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., along with shopping with more than 75 local small businesses and crafters. Hosted by Fishville Farms Events, the show will be a food drive for the Jackson Interfaith Shelter, with donations of non-perishable foods and personal care products accepted.
Michigan Makers Spring Market in Novi
Michigan Makers will host its second annual Spring Market at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12. The event will feature 400 vendors selling products like jewelry, baked goods, woodworking, candles, boutiques, home decor, bath/body/soaps and more. Entry to the show is free, with a $10 cost for parking.
Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market
Flint Handmade will host the 17th annual Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market at the Flint Farmers Market in downtown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27. The event will feature more than 20 local artisans selling knit and crocheted items, hand-poured candles, home decor, jewelry, greeting cards, bath and body products and more.
Young Entrepreneurs Market in Grand Haven
Merchants and Makers will host the second Young Entrepreneurs Merchants and Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8 at Central Park Place in Grand Haven. The market will feature more than 60 young makers selling their products.
Davisburg Antique Festival
The Davisburg Antique Festival is May 3-4 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg. The event will be an opportunity for antique lovers to shop for local finds.
Spring Artisan Market in Saugatuck
A Spring Artisan Market is from noon-7 p.m. March 22 at Modales Winery in Fennville near Saugatuck. The market will include artisanal foods, handmade goods and more.
Spring Fling in Livonia
The Handcrafters will host a Spring Fling March 28-29 at Embassy Suites in Livonia. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 28, with sip and shop from 4-6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29, with sip and shop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Spring Artisan Market in Plymouth
The annual Downtown Plymouth Spring Artisan Market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 in downtown Plymouth. The event typically features more than 50 vendors and nonprofit organizations, with artisanal products like jewelry, pottery, soaps, candles and more.
Eastern Market in Detroit
The famed market’s Saturday market takes place year-round.
The Tuesday flower market is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9. The Summer markets run from June to September, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.