2019 Summer Press Conference
Flint, MI–The Flint Farmers’ Market and several community partners announced improvements and changes for the market at a press conference and ribbon cutting held today, June 4th, in the market atrium.
Elga Credit Union
The Market is pleased to announce ELGA Credit Union as the sponsor for the Demonstration Kitchen. Join us in celebrating our new and improved commercial kitchen. “ELGA Credit Union is delighted to join the thriving Flint Farmers’ Market Community by sponsoring the Demonstration Kitchen. The space allows local organizations to host cooking demonstrations that teach residents how to explore healthy lifestyles and learn about the importance of nutrition for health and wellness,” said Karen Church, ELGA Credit Union CEO.
Pavilion Patio OPEN NOW!
Our new “Pavilion Patio” located at the west end of the outdoor market pavilion is now OPEN! The festive new space is proudly sponsored by HAP, and includes picnic tables, indoor outdoor grass carpet, patio themed decorations, and food trucks ALL SUMMER LONG.
Upick Grocery Delivery Service
The market is getting ready to launch Upick Grocery Delivery Service, created by Ferris State University student, Brent Diggs Jr. Upick Grocery Delivery Service is a shopping and delivery service, great for the people in the community who are not able to reach locally grown products on a daily basis. The pilot program will begin in June to fine tune the service. Full availability and access to the general public is expected by July.
Flint Trolley: Market Days
The MTA Flint Trolley has returned and is transporting people to the Flint Farmer’s Market Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every 15 minutes! Park at the University of Flint-Michigan S Lot and take the Trolley to the Market! Customers can also be picked up at the following locations:
- UM Flint “S” lot
- Northbank Center
- Churchill’s
- Flint Farmers’ Market
- 3rd and Wallenberg
- Saginaw and Second NB
- UM Flint Pavilion
- Soggy Bottom
Market will be OPEN on Crim Friday!
Visit the Market on Friday, August 23rd (Crim Friday)! Market hours are: 9 AM to 5 PM. The market will offer discounts and specials to race participants who show their race registration on Thursday and Friday. Enjoy live music and cooking demonstrations throughout the day, and get your shopping done Friday to avoid road closures and crowds! The Market will be CLOSED on Crim Day, Saturday, August 24th.
Proudly Sponsored by HAP
“We are so pleased to announce that our partnership with the market will continue for the next three years. HAP will continue to utilize the Flint Farmers’ Market to provide information, awareness and programming to the greater-Flint community. This is just one of the many ways we support HAP’s mission of enhancing the health and well-being of the lives we touch.”
-Bridget Hollingsworth
HAP’s Director of Mid-Michigan Marketing and Community Outreach
