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Off to market

Popular outdoor marketplace returns to renovated Preservation Park site

The Canton Farmers Market is on the move.

Beginning this Sunday, July 27, the popular outdoor marketplace will return to Preservation Park on Ridge Road following major renovations at the site

The upgraded site includes a newly constructed 70-foot by 30-foot pavilion, which was built using 35,000 pounds of Douglas Fir beams and Oak wooden pins, according to a township spokesperson. The pavilion construction used a traditional Scandinavian style of joining timbers and wooden pins by means of giant oak mallets to create “a durable and aesthetically pleasing structure that will be used for all future farmer markets, as well as special community events.”

“All of our market staff are thrilled to be able to unveil this gorgeous new pavilion to our vendors and patrons that we’re sure everyone will love,” said Canton Recreation Coordinator Chelsea Straub.  “We’re confident that this new pavilion, along with additional site improvements, will enhance an already positive and vibrant experience for our marketgoers.”

Further improvements made to the 7-acre park include the addition of a new storage building, and hard surface accessible parking areas near two site pavilions. Added enhancements will be made to all the historic buildings located throughout Preservation Park in the coming months, officials said, including the replacement of a significant amount of wood planking and ramp and pillar replacements at the Bartlett Travis House, which is an historic property that was originally built in 1838 and moved to this park setting in 1988.

All of these significant renovations were funded by Wayne County SLFRF (State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds), which is part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as well as a Wayne County Parks Millage and funding from Canton Township. 

The remainder of the Canton Farmers Markets 2025 season will take place, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. most Sundays through Oct. 12.  No markets will take place Aug. 31 or Sept. 28.

Visitors to the farmers’ market can also watch for family-friendly themes with special activities. Visit the Canton Farmers Market webpage at www.cantonmi.gov/496 for a detailed list of themes and activities. For a detailed list of market themes and activities, visit www.cantonmi.gov/496 or access Facebook @CantonFarmersMarket and on Instagram @CantonFarmersMarketMI.