Farmer’s Market on the Mountain

Farmer’s Market on the Mountain gives Thompsonville residents a direct connection to the farms and producers of Michigan, with fresh goods available each market day.

The market operates on a schedule of Seasonal - contact organizer for schedule. Arriving in the first hour typically means the best selection.

Farmer’s Market on the Mountain draws vendors who specialize in Vegetables and Fruits, giving shoppers a well-rounded selection of locally grown and crafted goods.

Shopping at a farmers market like Farmer’s Market on the Mountain is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Farmer’s Market on the Mountain are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.

The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. Farmer’s Market on the Mountain carries what Thompsonville-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.

Every vendor at Farmer’s Market on the Mountain is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.

For Thompsonville residents, Farmer’s Market on the Mountain is more than a market — it is a weekly gathering that supports local livelihoods and builds food security in the neighborhood.

Contact Farmer’s Market on the Mountain directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.