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South Lansing Farmers Market
FRESH
LOCAL
FOOD Open every Thursday evening through summer! 800 W Barnes Ave, Lansing / St. Casimir Church Parking Lot
• HOURS: 3-7PM / Every Thursday, May-October
Nestled in the heart of Lansing’s Moores Park Neighborhood, the South Lansing Farmers Market is a dynamic social gathering space that offers something for everyone. In addition to the wide variety of vendors, the market features weekly live music performances and an exciting raffle. Featuring everything from handmade noodles to locally made soap, shoppers can purchase fresh produce, agricultural products, and artisan goods directly from local growers, bakers,and crafters. For those with immediate food cravings, there are plenty of delicious options from vendors and food trucks, such as Ukrainian pierogi, Mexican tamales, and southern BBQ. Local blues, jazz, and folk music fill the air at each market. Plus, on special occasions, shoppers are treated to performances and community dance lessons by the Shahira Dancers, a local belly dance troupe. This jingly performance has become a fan favorite for vendors and shoppers alike.
KATHIE DUNBAR
Executive Director of the South Lansing Community Development Association
Another great reason to spend time at the market is the weekly raffle. There’s a winner every 10 minutes! Vendors and local businesses provide dozens of products and services to be raffled. All money raised supports programs that help lower-income families access affordable healthy food. The market is a program of South Lansing Community Development Association, which, among other things, supports home and community gardeners, provides nutrition education programs, and teaches individuals and families using SNAP benefits how to stretch their food dollars. The South Lansing Farmer Market accepts cash, credit cards, EBT and DUFB, as well WIC Project Fresh and Senior Market Fresh coupons. The market is fully accessible, pet friendly, and offers plenty of on-site parking for cars and bikes.
For more information visit www.southlansing.org.
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