Frequently Asked Questions

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 

Q: DO YOU HAVE ACTIVITIES AT THE MARKET?
A: YES THERE ARE ACTIVITIES!
There are many activities that are always happening at the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer!  Please be sure to frequently check with our social media pages for news and updates about what is happening at the market and when!

MARKET LOCATION

Q: WHERE IS THE MARKET LOCATED? 
A: DOWNTOWN LAPEER (***Map Page***)
The Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer is located in the heart of Downtown Lapeer, Michigan.  Our vendors are set up directly on Nepessing Street which runs through downtown Lapeer.  Be sure to look out for the Farmers Market Pavillion, and the Lapeer County Courthouse and you will find us!

Q: WHERE CAN I PARK WHEN I GET THERE?
A: PARK RIGHT DOWNTOWN
Once you arrive in Downtown Lapeer, you will be able to have the option to park in several areas.  There are many public parking lots for you to park in within walking distance from your car to the market.  For further information on parking and questions, click here to contact us.

IN SEASON & PRODUCE 

Q: HOW DO I KNOW WHAT PRODUCE IS IN SEASON?
A: CHECK THE CHART!
See the chart below to see what produce is in season, and will generally be available at the Farmers Market at these times.  

PAYMENTS AND COST

Q: WHAT METHODS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
​A:  SEVERAL METHODS OF PAYMENT
The Market accepts all major credit cards, checks and cash.  Not all vendors take credit cards, be sure to ask each vendor at their booth if they accept credit/debit cards or not.  The Market offers Market Tokens. 

Q:  WHAT ARE MARKET TOKENS? 
A:  THE MARKETS CURRENCY
When at the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer, be sure to visit the information booth.  This is where you will be able to purchase what are called 'Market Tokens'.  These tokens allow you to make purchases with our Vendors.  You have the option to purchase amounts of market tokens at your discretion!

Q:  HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT SYSTEM WORK? 
A:  WE HAVE MARKET TOKENS
How it works is: Customers come to the market information booth and can use their credit cards to purchase Market Money tokens to shop with the vendors.  Further questions about this? No problem!  Just click here to contact us with inquiries.

Q: DOES THE MARKET ACCEPT EBT CARDS?
A: YES, WE DO!
The Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer works with and accepts the following community food assistance program payments: Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, State of Michigan WIC. and 'Senior Project Fresh' program.

WHEN THE MARKET IS OPEN

Q: IS THE MARKET OPEN IF IT IS RAINING OUTSIDE?
A:  YES, THE MARKET WILL BE OPEN
The Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer will be open on rainy days, unless there are threatening weather conditions.  These conditions would be thunder storms with lightening, or if there is a tornado warning.
Do you have further questions?  Simply contact us.