Agriculture Themed Events

Rural Urban Day JUL 20

Rural Urban Day is an opportunity for the rural and urban communities of Gratiot County to come together for a community picnic and golf outing. Our picnic consists of steak, beans, sweet corn, bread, pickles, and milk, representing a large group of farm products that are produced right here in Gratiot County.

Rural Urban Day is a family fun event that celebrates the Farm Family of the Year as well as the Agriculture Business of the Year.

The proceeds from the event are donated back to each of the promotional groups around the County. They use the funds to support events throughout the year in their respective towns. The 2023 Rural Urban Day will be held on July 20th at the Gratiot County Fairgrounds. We can’t wait to see you there!

Agri-Fit Challenge SEP 16

The Agri-Fit Challenge is a 5k race with agricultural related obstacles. Participants run through McNabb Park in Ithaca as they encounter several obstacles, such as the Bale Out (climb over round bales), Mud crawl, Back Scratcher (under barbed wire), Tractor Pull (pulling tractor tires), Traction Torture (through a loaded semi), Ladder Up (climbing over pod boxes), Pack Mule (carrying), Pipe Dream (crawling through drainage tube) and so much more! After a 3 year hiatus, the Gratiot Area Chamber is thrilled to bring this much-loved event back!

Watch our Facebook page and website for more information! The Agri-Fit Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, September 16!

Farmers Markets

MAY - OCTOBER

ALMA, Saturdays, 7 am - 1 pm

ITHACA, Tuesdays, 2 pm - 6 pm

ST. LOUIS (June - October), Thursdays, 2 pm - 6 pm gratiotfarmersmarkets.com