The market hosts many events per-year including large annual gatherings.
Get down to the market, we have something for everyone, music, culinary creations, public space for rent, demonstration kitchens and more. There is something for everyone. At Flint Farmers’ Market, our community spaces are designed to be vibrant, versatile hubs where connections are made, ideas are shared, and creativity thrives.
Market Events 2024
Christmas in July
July 18 – Thursday @ 5pm
The Flint Farmer’s Market July Night Market from 5pm to 8pm. The theme is Christmas in July Luau Style.
Bushels and Peck’s will be sponsoring the Limbo Contest. Our very own Clinton Peck will be the MC and leading the entertainment. SoS Icecream will be having their Plinko and Prizes.
10 Year Celebration
June 20 – Thursday @ 5pm – 8pm
Join us as we celebrate 10 remarkable years of the Flint Farmers’ Market at 300 E. 1st St! 🎂 You’re invited to our NIGHT MARKET event! 🥳 We’re talking food, live music, giveaways & more!
Join us for this FREE event & celebrate the community we’ve built together over the last decade.
Pavillion Opening Day
May 11 – Saturday @ 9am
There’s nothing like spring & summertime in Downtown Flint. Join the Flint Farmers’ Market for OPENING DAY of the outdoor pavilion this Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 11th! Find a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants & more! Come celebrate the vibrant community, support local vendors, and enjoy a day out with the family. We can’t wait to see you there! Shop for annuals, perennials, hanging plants & more all through the month of May! Vendor list coming May 1st.
Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market
April 27th – Saturday @ 10am – 4pm
Flint Handmade is pleased to present our 17th Annual Spring Craft Market on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Flint Farmers’ Market from 10am-4pm. Admission is FREE! Featuring 20+ local artisans with modern handmade goods such as hand-poured candles, vintage-inspired jewelry, natural bath and body products, stylish home décor, gorgeous knit and crocheted items, unique greeting cards and much more. Live music by Erik McIntyre and Shannon Wade.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
LIVE MUSIC SPONSORS: Mott Community College, Genesee Health System
ADMISSION SPONSOR: Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Dr. Nita Kulkarni
KIDS CRAFT KIT SPONSORS: Meijer, Thrivent
This activity is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. This program is sponsored in part by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work! Corporate and individual sponsorships are available from $100! Email us at hello@flinthandmade.org for more information.
Soups & Stories
March 30 – Saturday @ 12pm – 1:30pm
Join Double Up Food Bucks Michigan and Flint Farmers Market in the Kitchen and Ramsdell Room for an afternoon of fun activities, soup samples and story time! This family-focused, in-person event will include;
🍏 Free giveaways 🍲 Soup samples 📚 Story time featuring The ABCs of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond, Thank you, Omu!, and other stories 🖍️Interactive activities and fun coloring book pages to get kids excited about fruits & veggies … and more!
For those with a Bridge Card/EBT: Learn how to get MORE fruits & veggies with Double Up Food Bucks! 🥕 The Double Up team will be on site to answer your questions and help you get started with Double Up. Sign up for the Double Up Food Bucks newsletter for updates on events, shopping tips, new recipes and more: doubleupfoodbucks.org/e-mail-sign-up.
Shamrockin’ Patio Party
March 17 – Sunday @ 10am – 8pm
Join us at Market Tap for brunch, LIVE music, and drinks! 🌈🍺🎤☘️Flint Social Club is serving brunch upstairs (MENU coming soon) starting at 11:00am. ☘️The Outfit LIVE starting at 11:00am🎸 ☘️Members of the Scottish Pipe Band playing bagpipes in the afternoon! ☘️DJ Winter Soldier starting at 4:00pm!🎧
Special drink menu will include Kuhnhenn Cereal Beers:
🍻Lucky Charms Golden Lager 🍻Applejack Ale 🍻Blueberry Pancake Amber Ale
*Irish coffee, Jameson, Guinness, shots & more!
*Lots of Indoor & patio seating available!