Area residents fortunate to have the perfect number of outdoor markets

by Mary Jo David

Beginning in ancient times, the number three has a reputation as being a perfect number, one that signifies harmony among other things.

This bodes well for the outdoor markets in our area. Area residents are fortunate to have two weekly markets—and another coming soon—where they can go for local farm produce, vendors, and artisans.

• Open Air Market of Stockbridge. Of the three markets, this one has been around the longest. It takes place every Friday, into October, in the Stockbridge Township Square. Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with live music added to the mix starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Stockbridge Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the S.A.E.S.A. parking lot at 1009 S. Clinton St. (on the corner of M-106 and M-52).
• Market Wednesdays in Gregory. This market is returning on Wednesdays, beginning July 10, at the Mike Levine trailhead in Gregory. Hours: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The market will run through September.

It’s easy to stay inside and hit SEND to order things online, but until you visit our area markets—and that goes for the indoor markets too—you won’t know what you’re missing. Give them a try this summer!

Tuesdays the place to be is downtown Stockbridge in the S.A.E.S.A parking lot.

Wednesdays the place to be is downtown Gregory at the Mike Levine Trailhead.

Fridays the place to be is downtown Stockbridge in the Township Square