Another fun Detroit adventure, courtesy of Groupon. I am truly obsessed with this site. Haven't check it out yet, go do it now!
This past weekend, three of my best friends and I went on a tour by Preservation Wayne of Detroit's Eastern Market. This is one of my favorite places to go to on a Saturday morning so getting a tour of the area was rather interesting. Did you know that Detroit's Eastern Market is the largest historic public market district in the United States? Yup it's true!
Go Michigan!
Other fun facts about Michigan's Farmers Market:
Michigan ranks fourth in the nation for the most operational farmers markets by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Michigan produces more than 200 commodities, making it second only to California in terms of agricultural diversity.
Of Michigan's 271 farmers markets, 57 are authorized to accept Bridge Cards electronically this year.
It is home to about 10 million acres of farmland and 56,014 farms averaging 179 acres each.
Michigan ranks fourth in the nation for the most operational farmers markets by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Michigan produces more than 200 commodities, making it second only to California in terms of agricultural diversity.
Of Michigan's 271 farmers markets, 57 are authorized to accept Bridge Cards electronically this year.
It is home to about 10 million acres of farmland and 56,014 farms averaging 179 acres each.
Go Michigan!
You only find the finest ladies in Eastern Market
My favorite rule ever: NO GRUMPY PEOPLE
This is my rule for life.
Hustle and bustle of the market
Such cool paintings of art are scattered throughout the markets - this particular painting is in the Central Market and is one of my favorites. Who couldn't love a Grandma with a chicken on her head? HaHa.
One of the vendors was selling Mt. Dew jelly! They didn't have samples to try so we didn't get to taste any... but interested nonetheless.
Right off Gratiot road in Detroit you will see lots of great paintings and street art that signify the entrance of Eastern Market. I just adore this particular store front to Central Market.
I kept seeing these flowers and am now in love with them. Might be a new favorite.
Store fronts, building facades, lots of fruits and veggies... what more could you want than a day at Eastern Market?
And just for giggles... know why Detroit is the greatest? Because we hustle harder.
8 ♥ Thoughts:
Would you believe I've still never been to Eastern Market? My mom goes every year and treats herself to a ton of plants for Mother's Day. I need to check it out, it looks amazing!
oooh take me! that market looks divine.
love seeing your city through your eyes! more posts like this please :)
"No grumpy people"! Best rule EVER!
Oooh take me, I want to go!
That looks like the BEST time! And I too, love the rule - No Grumpy People!!!
aw what a freakin' awesome group on! i missed that one! you guys look like you had a great time :)
detroit/michigan has it going on! i would love to visit that market! and your photos are fab!!!
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