The Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market
ESTABLISHED IN 2016, THE HAZEL PARK GROWERS & MAKERS MARKET is dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable outdoor environment for our community to gather and have weekly access to healthy, fresh, and high-quality produce and cottage food products. Our market is focused on presenting our local agricultural entrepreneurs and vendors a stable avenue and space for their business’s growth. We intend to celebrate our community’s cultural and economic diversity through the offerings of nutritious seasonal food, social and educational activities and events, and partnering with other charitable organizations to improve the overall quality of life for our residents. We will always strive to make the Hazel Park Growers & Makers Market an appealing destination for our local families and neighboring communities to visit and enjoy our charming hospitality.
FOUNDERS: Jennifer Jackson and Leigh McLaughlin. Began discussing the market in August of 2015. They met with Ed Klobucher and Jeffrey Campbell from the City of HP, who were extremely supportive. The market is structured as a volunteer organization under the City’s umbrella. It is operated by volunteers only. There are no paid staff.
ASSOCIATIONS: The market is a member of the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA). Both Jennifer and Leigh became certified market managers through MIFMA, after attending courses at the Michigan State Extension in Jackson, MI, as well as participating in many online courses.
MARKET DAYS: Sunday, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., from June 19 through September 4, 2016
WHERE: The market is held along the walking path, near the pavilions at Green Acres Park, in Hazel Park. The park is located behind the Hazel Park Department of Recreation.
VENDORS: The market had 3 farmers, 3 cottage food vendors with baked goods, and 1 natural cosmetics vendor during the 2016 season.
