Grand River Farmers Market

08/29/2026

Sunshine, spuds, sax, sweet potatoes, spider plants, sourdough, and sellouts - You sure did Saturday proud, Jackson! ☀️
See ya next week - and y’all know what September is bringing! 🛒
🥕🌽🥔🫑🥩🐟🍗🧀🍺🍷🥚🥛🧈🥬🫜

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

We’re growing! Thanks, MLive.com!

Something new is blooming inside these old prison walls. It will help feed Jackson. https://mrf.lu/2Q93f

A new consignment grocery store and moving the Grand River Farmers Market are part of the plans.

08/28/2026

Saturday goals? Slow living!
You work hard, enjoy your weekends - come treat yourself! With just ten market Saturdays left, we went to spend them alllll with you… plenty of free parking, stay as long as you like! Revitalize with your favorite espresso, or jump into a pumpkin chai or spice latte; (no, it’s not too early!) Enjoy some live music, and load up on nature‘s local seasonal abundance found right here at the River & Rail!

The kids are back to school! The students at the Jackson Area Career Center host seasonal student-led plant fundraisers through its Agriscience/FFA and Summer Greenhouse Co-op programs, including periodic fall mum sales usually featured at the most hoppin’ spots in town - and this year, that’s us! We will be having the first of several mum sales at the Armory this Saturday - Come see what they’ve been cultivating!

AAAAND speaking of plants… don’t forget - Twist and Sprout makes their debut on Saturday!

Market Connect is wrapping up for the season - be sure to stop by at 11:30 AM in the gardens for their final 2026 session! We are so grateful to the Grow Jackson nutrition team for bringing a whole summer of healthy, delicious recipes to the community - and grateful to Dawn Foods for the sponsorship!

🎶 Saturday market music vibes courtesy of Kevin Krieger, live on the saxophone 10:00 - 1:00 - grab some lunch a sit for awhile, because

FINALLY! The Over-Stuffed Spud returns
The FFF TRUCK as well -
and the Happy Camper Cafe brings a fabulous caprese Sammie and bruschetta that’s out of this world!

🥧You already know Uncle Calvin's Sweet Potato Pies is making their debut all the way from Detroit -

And it’s not too early to think about gift giving… we’ve got a new artisan vendor - (and you know we don’t add too many artisan vendors!)

Keinath & Sons Woodworks is a father and sons trio dedicated to craftsmanship, creativity, and quality. They handcraft each piece using exotic, locally-sourced, and repurposed hardwoods, with a focus on creating unique items that are built to last. As a family, they take pride in their work and the stories behind every item they make. It's more than woodworking, they’re building a family tradition - stop by this Saturday and see for yourself!

Ann Krieger brings back her beautiful collection of Glass Art by Ann -
Gingersnap & Company returns with their adorable felt food playsets -

Farwell Lake Homestead is back on the weekly roster -

And bring those pets down! Joyful Paws Bakery is back with treats for the fur babies!

Did you catch Lara of Rooted in Jackson LLC last week? Her love for baking began as a young girl baking alongside her grandma, and this year, she’s turning that lifelong passion into a business right here in Jackson, Michigan. She specializes in gourmet cinnamon rolls and cookies, along with fresh loaf breads, cupcakes, and quick breads. She’ll be with us again Saturday with white bread, whole wheat, and multigrain bread; plus espresso, pumpkin spice, and salted caramel cinnamon rolls -
as well as gourmet cookies and oatmeal cream pies!

EBMY Farm makes a rare Saturday appearance with their amazing selection of jams, jellies, vinegars, pestos, focaccia, salsa, nut butters, and beautiful pottery - get in to see Paige you can!

And of course, your regulars!

Seffernick Farms (seasonal produce, pork, chicken, brats)
(BULK AVAILABLE)
Marks Farms
(seasonal produce, hanging
baskets, plant starts)
Curtis Farms
(wagons full of seasonal produce)
Hidden Marsh Farm
(grassfed/finished beef)
Great Lakes Sustainable Harvest
Circadian Grace (herbs & produce)
Sweet Seasons Orchard (seasonal fruit, cider, pantry goods, pies, dry soups)
Norman’s Garlic is with us this Saturday
Birtle Bee (native plants)
Marks Trading Co. (handcrafted spices, popcorn varieties)
Upperhand Fish Co. (wildcaught from the beautiful Pure Michigan U.P.)
Sol Microgreens
Songbird Blooms is back
Albert’s Backyard Sweets also returns
🔥Ignite Donuts
(Now with sandwiches, too!)
The Daily Cap (gourmet mushrooms)
Gaia Green Organics pops in!
(Microgreens, sea moss body care)
Sourdough Depot (breads, cookies)
The Cheese Lady of East Lansing
ABC Bakery returns
Mary Eicher Amish bakery is every other week
(produce, eggs, pies, hand pies, cookies, pasta, bread, eggs)
Kem Bushi LLC (all natural juices)
Glazed & Roasted (nuts) is off this week
Maria’s Enxebre (Galician bakery)
From Scratch by Demi with cake cups
The Local Epicurean (pasta, soup,
frozen meals) returns 9/5
Kabriann’s Cakesicles Co. is onsite!
(8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10)
Bread Bites returns next week
🇭🇹Touch & Taste by Wildana is
ready to serve you lunch!
(And she caters, too!)
The Leather Guy
The Flame Candle Co.
Hankrajewel American Jewelry Art returns Saturday, as well as 9/12 & 9/26

Plus, as always, we’ve got shaded seating, kids games, and activities on the lawn - and with just a couple weeks left till opening day, the progress on the River & Rail continues to be incredible… we guarantee it’s changed from last week! Come take a look!

9:00 - 2:00
137 W. North St, Jackson
In the historic armory
Enter through the 25 foot stone wall on North Street, we’ll be there to greet you!

08/27/2026

🚨BONUS VENDOR ALERT!

You may have seen him at Eastern Market Partnership or one of the many farmers markets around the Detroit area, so we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Calvin Richardson of Uncle Calvin's Sweet Potato Pies here to Jackson on Saturday at the River & Rail!

From our first meeting (and taste of heaven!) on the lawn of the Farmers Market at the State Capitol in Lansing several years ago, we’ve been working on getting this absolutely unbeatable delicacy over here to mid Michigan!

Uncle Calvin's Sweet Potato Pies comes all the way from Detroit and offers a taste of nostalgia with their delectable pies, crafted from a cherished family recipe passed down from Nanny, also known as Lilar, the beloved matriarch.

With a commitment to preserving tradition, Uncle Calvin's Sweet Potato Pies captures the essence of homemade goodness, delivering a slice of comfort reminiscent of the pies Nanny used to make.

Uncle Calvin himself will be at the River & Rail, and it’s his first time *ever* in Jackson - do what you do and stop on down and give him a warm welcome - pick one up for dinner, one as a thank you to a friend, and one for the freezer! We’d love to convince him to come back again yet this fall! 🥧🍂 (and raise your hand if you’d like to be able to purchase these legendary pies EVERY DAY at the River & Rail!)

08/27/2026

Welcome to the weekend!
Friday’s weather is Pure Michigan perfection - cool morning, a warm afternoon, and an ideal evening reprieve! What better way to start your day than with a fresh coffee in hand from the Happy Camper Cafe and enjoying a late summer wake up with us? We’ve got just TEN Fridays left this season… let’s make the most of each one !

What’s the beef?
There’s an awful lot of concern being raised lately about food recalls - and rightfully so. The more traveling, handling and processing your food endures, the more likely it is to become contaminated. Shortening the farm-to-table food chain not only reduces contamination risk, but it strengthens the local economy. Here’s more info:

https://smallbiztrends.com/locally-sourced-food/

Speaking of local - we’ve got a new Friday vendor popping in! Bringing a little whimsy to the market with her Flour Bouquets -
From Leslie, here’s Kim of Lavenders Blue:

“Hi! I’m Kim, the baker and owner behind Lavender’s Blue Baked Goods. What started as a love for baking and creating homemade treats has grown into a small business that I’m so proud to share with my community.

At Lavender’s Blue, I specialize in fresh, homemade baked goods with a cozy, country feel. One of our signatures is our Flour Bouquets—beautiful arrangements of artisan breads that are just as fun to give as they are to eat! I also offer a variety of homemade favorites, including sourdough, mini pies, brownies, cookies, brittle, calzones, and other seasonal treats.

I love being part of local farmers markets, meeting new people, and creating something special for families to take home and enjoy. Everything I bring is made with care, and I’m always excited to share a little bit of Lavender’s Blue with a new community! 💜”

Come on down Friday and grab some homemade strawberry jalapeño, strawberry, or blackberry jam and an armful of freshly baked beauties!

And of course, here to greet you, always with a smile, are your expected Friday regulars:

Seffernick Farms (local chicken & pork)
Curtis Farms (seasonal veggies, fall decor)
Hidden Marsh Farm (local grassfinished beef)
Gaia Green Organics (microgreens, sea moss beauty line)
Songbird Blooms (fresh flowers)
Albert's Backyard Sweets (honey)
Upperhandfish (Great Lakes Wild-caught)
The Sourdough Depot is off today, as well as The Flame Candle and Craft Co.
The Artisan Baker returns 9/4 (Artisan breads, scones, muffins, cookies, fresh lavender, lavender products)
Mary Eicher Bakery & Farm
Sweet Seasons Orchard (seasonal fruit, pantry goods)
Glazed & Roasted (candied nuts)
returns next week
Smokin’ B’s Smoked cheese (& eggs)
Hippie Go Lucky Granola moves
to every other Saturday (granola & eggs)
Bread Bites Mediterranean - Okemos
returns next week
Maria's Enxebre (Galician baked goods)
The Local Epicurean East Lansing
is off today
(pasta, sauces, pestos, frozen meals)
🇭🇹Touch & Taste by Wildana
(Haitian hot cuisine)
FUR REAL Dog Snacks is back!
River Birch Lane
(Goatmilk bath & beauty)
The Leather Guy of Michigan LLC
Tie Dyes By Jen is off today
Hankrajewel American Jewelry Art
returns
8/28, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30
S.W.A.D.E.

Reminder:

Although they are closing in on completion, the bridge over the river is still under construction, and will require the complete closure of Louis Glick highway between Jackson and Mechanic. We are still accessible by all the other streets downtown around the market!

See you Downtown Jackson Friday 9:00 - 2:00!

114 W. Pearl St.

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Saturday - new vendor alert!

Twist & Sprout is a small, locally grown plant business in Jackson, Michigan. Sabrina Lee, a Kentucky girl who has called Michigan home for the past 9 years, has a deep-rooted love of plants and a passion for propagation and plant care.
That passion has blossomed into Twist and Sprout, where Sabrina offers a variety of unique houseplants, succulents, and easy-care favorites, all grown with love in her home greenhouse. (she even has a whole selection of pet friendly plants!)
Be sure to stop by Saturday at the Armory and meet Sabrina, browse the collection, and find something new to bring a little more green into your home! 🌿

08/25/2026

Did you know? Most of our wonderful food trucks and hot food vendors you see here at the market are available for catering, private events, and even homemade, weekday meals -
Today, Happy Camper Cafe was at a Senior Sunrise, and Jennifer of FFF TRUCK released her Curated Table’s family supper menu. Reach out if you’d like to place any orders or book for any special occasions! (and no, it’s not too early to be thinking about Holiday catering!)