Eastern Market
Food Market · Detroit, Michigan
Eastern Market is a historic public market district in Detroit, dating from 1891, with large market sheds, wholesalers, specialty food shops and building walls covered with murals. The big day is Saturday, when farmers, growers, flower sellers and food vendors fill the sheds from early morning into the afternoon, and smaller markets run on Tuesday and Sunday in season. Flower Day, held on the Saturday before Mother's Day weekend, draws very large crowds buying plants. The district also hosts the Murals in the Market festival, usually in September. Prices are posted and there is little haggling. Cards and cash are both used, and many vendors accept food assistance programmes, though you should confirm which ones. It suits cooks, families and anyone who wants to see Detroit at its busiest and friendliest. Go early, expect crowds and parking pressure on Saturdays, and allow two to three hours. Confirm current hours before you go.
2934 Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207, United States
The main market day is Saturday, when the sheds are open from early morning into the afternoon; confirm the current start and finish, as the market has shifted its hours over the years. Tuesday and Sunday markets run in the warm season with smaller crowds and different hours, so check the season dates before relying on them. Many permanent shops and wholesalers in the district keep weekday business hours, and some close on Sunday and Monday. Special events, such as Flower Day on the Saturday before Mother's Day weekend, can change the schedule and street closures. Winter Saturdays run with fewer vendors and less crowd. Confirm hours and event dates before you travel.