Empire Farmers Market

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Empire Farmers Market in Empire

Address: 10234 Front Street, Empire, Michigan 49630

Season / Hours: June to September

Accepts SNAP Accepts EBT USDA Certified Organic vendors Credit / Debit

Local context: 7 other markets within 25 miles, 2 in Empire, 336 across Michigan. About 8% of Michigan markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Set at 10234 Front Street in Empire, Michigan, Empire Farmers Market is a farmers market. Its season and hours are listed as June to September. Shoppers can pay with SNAP/EBT and credit and debit cards. The market includes USDA-certified organic vendors. Typical offerings include fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, crafts/woodworking items. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.

How this market compares

  • Lists 15 product categories, about average for a Michigan farmers market (~14).
  • Features certified-organic or organic-practice vendors — one of roughly 13% of Michigan markets that do.

Benchmarks computed from USDA Local Food Portal listings across Michigan.

Frequently asked questions

Does Empire Farmers Market accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. Empire Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits according to its USDA Local Food Portal listing, putting it among the roughly 8% of Michigan farmers markets that do. Bring your EBT card; many markets also offer matching programs that stretch SNAP dollars on fresh produce.
When is Empire Farmers Market open?
Empire Farmers Market's listed season is June to September. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
Are there other farmers markets near Empire Farmers Market?
Yes — there are 7 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Empire Farmers Market, the closest being Leelanau Farmers' Market about 0 miles away. Empire, Michigan is part of a Michigan network of 336 listed markets.
What can you buy at Empire Farmers Market?
Empire Farmers Market lists 15 product categories in the USDA directory, including Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Bedding plants, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Crafts/woodworking items. Exact stalls vary by week and season; what's piled high and priced well is usually what's freshest that day.

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What's sold here

  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Baked goods
  • Bedding plants
  • Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
  • Crafts/woodworking items
  • Cut flowers
  • Dairy products.
  • Eggs
  • Fresh/dried herbs
  • Honey
  • Maple products
  • Mushrooms
  • Nursery stock
  • Soap/body care products

Location

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Contact & links

Phone:
231-256-9888
Email:
leelanaufarmersmarkets@gmail.com
Website:
leelanaufarmersmarkets.com
Facebook:
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2021. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.

Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2021); independently re-checked against the market's own website on 2026-05-31; directory entry last reviewed July 14, 2026.

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