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 at 272 N. Court St., along farmers creek. We are in the parking lot just north of Annrook Park. look for all the colorful tents

Q: WHERE CAN I PARK WHEN I GET THERE?
A: PARK RIGHT DOWNTOWN
There is lots of parking right in the parking lot where the market is located, between Court and Saginaw streets..  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 Double Up Food Bucks? 
A:  DUFB doubles your EBT dollars.
When you use your EBT card at the Farmers Market, DUFB matches your fruit and vegetable purchases-up to $50 a day. Come to market information booth for more details.

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.