2024 Season
OPENING DAY May 4
Saturdays, May - October
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Corner of E. Third & Water St.
Meet us the market - where friends and families can access the freshest, locally grown Michigan-made products. Celebrating it’s 25th season, the Farmers’ Market is a frequent stop for area residents to enjoy the vibrant colors, aromas and flavors of southeast Michigan’s growing season.
Looking for farm fresh flavors Look no further than the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market. The market will feature a variety of fresh produce, herbs, flowers, specialty foods, including gourmet coffee, salsa, fresh bread, and much more!
2023 Market Vendors
Vendor attendance may vary week to week, if you’re looking for a specific business check out our ‘weekly market map’ below or follow our Facebook and Instagram - @DowntownRochesterFarmers’ Market
Angela’s Treat Stash: Handcrafted satisfying pet treats made with high quality ingredients so you can spoil your four-legged family members worry free.
Because UR Priceless Tea Co. : A spice and tea shop with all organic ingredients. Online orders available.
Belledine BBQ: The Barbecue Sauce that is not just for grilling. Pour it on, dip it or add it to your favorite recipe. All natural, gluten free, no MSG, no corn syrup and vegetarian-friendly
The Cheese Lady - Rochester : Offering 150 artisan cheeses from all over the world as well as accompaniments.
DeMeulenaere Farms : Washington Twp. Farm
Denton Coffee Co.: Local to Rochester! Specialty coffee and flavors, using 100% premium Arabica beans from around the world. Online orders available.
Freeman Meat Co.: Freeman Meat Co. is proud to bring locally raised farm fresh meat to mid-Michigan and Metro Detroit. Their animals are all raised on a family farm with food grown themselves, and processed in a USDA approved facility.
Gary Campbell Knife Sharpening: Knife sharpening expert! As well as gardening tools and other handy objects.
Great Harvest Bread Co. - Shelby Twp.: It’s simple, handmade, wholesome, tasty bread! Offering a variety of flavors in breads, scones, muffins and more!
Grow to Give Garden : A community garden that was launched on the grounds of Faith Church in 2018, with the purpose of growing produce for people in need in the Rochester/Rochester Hills community and surrounding areas.
Jackson Farms: Family greenhouse operation out of Armada. Offering hanging baskets, porch pots, custom pots, various spices and vegetable plants and, perennial plants.
Kutchey Family Farm: A third generation family farm, located in Macomb Township. Bringing the highest quality plants, fruits, and vegetables from their family to yours.
Krysia’s Kitchen: Authentic Polish cuisine.
The Little Donut Factory: Served hot and fresh off their food truck. These mini donuts come plain or with cinnamon sugar with a choice of drizzle.
Papa’s Kitchen: Small batch dressing to help you turn an ordinary meal into something extraordinary…with a touch of love from Papa’s Kitchen.
Pure Mackinac: Fresh fish products caught from the Straits of Mackinac.
Mi Juice: An all organically cold-pressed, ethically sourced raw juice company.
Miller’s Medley: Almont Farm
Mimidae Beverage Co: Non alcoholic craft cocktail mixers, shrubs and syrups for everyone. Add alcohol or don’t, you won’t even miss it, the choice is yours!
Oui Pastry: Specializes in French Macarons
Raub-Rae Gardens: Brown City Certified Organic Farm.
The Real Renee: is an allergy friendly company. All of our products are free from the nine main food allergens plus coconut.
Reinhardt Blooms: Kawkawlin flower farm. Family owned since 1880.
Schmookies Cookie Emporium: Creating the ultimate hand-held desserts. The ‘Yorkie’ is one of their signature cookies.
SharKar Farms: Farm located in China, MI. Offering a large variety of herbs, vegetables, plants and succulents. Online pre-orders available.
Spencer Apiaries: 31 apiary hives located in Oakland Twp. Offering an assortment of raw honey, candles, lotions, and lip balms.
Summer Dreams Farms: fresh cut flower farm specializing in Dahlias August to September and tubers in the spring. Located in Oxford.
Tracina’s Gourmet Specialties: Homemade from scratch with clean and local ingredients - gnocchi, lasagna
Uncle Henry’s Gourmet Meats: Offering a wide variety of snack sticks, jerky, fresh & smoked sausage
Vienna Treats: Specializing in holiday themed cookie boxes, custom cookie orders and teaching cookie decorating classes!
Vintage Pie Co.: Making Pies, Gourmet, Italian and Eastern European goodies from Metamora, MI
WHY Bars: are the healthiest and best tasting energy bars on the planet! Our bars are soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!
Market Tips
Don’t know where to park? Find a complete Downtown Rochester parking guide here.
Looking for what produce is in season? Check out a complete Produce Guide here
Dogs are welcome but, must be leashed and picked up after by owner. Thank you.
Market Programming:
OPENING DAY - Saturday, MAY 4
Join us for the Opening Day of the 25th annual Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market!
Say hello to all of your favorite farmers and shop the freshest selection of locally-grown produce, garden plants, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and much more!
Opening Day activities include:
- Market branded grocery tote bags for the first 500 adult customers.
- 25 random tote bag recipients will win $25 in Market Bucks to spend with their favorite vendors at the market.
- Live music 10 am - Noon.
-Ascension Providence will be providing FREE bicycle helmets for kids in honor of Bike Safety in honor of Walk, Bike & Roll to School Week. (While supplies last. Child must be present to properly be fitted.)
-Gift card giveaways for Downtown Rochester businesses
Museum at the Market May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10
The group leaves promptly at 9:30 am
Free admission Group will gather at the Market Information Barn
Join Museum staff at the Rochester Farmers' Market to get fresh food and fascinating facts. Where is the oldest building on Main Street? Where were the first hotels? Who dressed up as President Taft to market his business? When did the telephone come to town? Where were all the churches? On this tour we’ll explore our downtown exhibit signs and sift through historical photos and stories while walking about a half mile.
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program (MGP) is a horticulture education and volunteer leader training program. Volunteers are committed to improving the quality of life in Michigan through horticulture-based volunteerism and beautifying communities throughout the state.
If you have gardening question, inquires about gardening and growing - make sure to visit with Master Gardeners!