Ludington Farmer's Market

Serving the LUDINGTON community in Michigan, Ludington Farmer's Market is where local agriculture meets neighborhood life — a gathering place for families, foodies, and farmers alike.

Hours are listed as Fri: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM, May 2 - Sep 25. It's always worth calling ahead or checking social media for last-minute changes.

Ludington Farmer's Market is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Ludington Farmer's Market contributes to that network by giving LUDINGTON-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Ludington Farmer's Market is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Ludington Farmer's Market on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Ludington Farmer's Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Ludington Farmer's Market, most of that money stays within the LUDINGTON area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Markets like Ludington Farmer's Market are essential to LUDINGTON's food landscape — they keep dollars local, reduce supply chain distance, and give residents access to fresher food than most retail options.

SNAP/EBT is welcome at Ludington Farmer's Market, so shoppers can use their nutrition benefits to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other eligible items.