Agriculture has long been a staple of the NewayGo County economy. One reason why Gerber Baby Food put the area on the map was because of its relationship with local farmers. You’ll see the same focus on agriculture and locally produced fruits and vegetables at various farmers’ markets throughout the County. Taste the pure deliciousness of NewayGo County farm stands and farmers’ markets.
NEWAYGO COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKETS
Fremont
Market Place Pavilion, Downtown
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
June 24 – September 24
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
June 22 – September 28
Newaygo
Brooks Park, Downtown
Fridays, noon – 6:00 pm
June 21 – October 4
Farm and Flea Market
4th Friday of June, July and August
Noon – 6:00 pm
Grant
Watertower Park, Downtown
Saturdays, beginning in June
ROADSIDE STANDS AND ON-FARM SALES
Heritage Farms Marketing
1858 S Maple Island Dr., Fremont
Magicland Farms
4380 S Gordon, Fremont
Monday – Saturdays,10:00 am – 6:00 pm
June – October
Nelson’s Farm Marketing
469 W 112thSt., Grant
Summer
Monday – Saturday, Noon – 5:00 pm
Sundays, Noon – 5:00 pm
May – December
Winter
Wednesday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
January – April
Roossinck Fruit Storage, Inc.
8990 W 60thSt., Fremont
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 – Noon
Mid-August – May
Newton Family Farm and Greenhouse
6359 136thSt., Sand Lake
Monday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, Noon – 6:00 pm
May – October
Kokx Farms
3612 S Maple Island Road, Fremont
Daily until sold out.
June and end of July – October
Morrison Orchards
6128 S Maple Island Road, Fremont
Rose Eckert
3458 W 48thSt., Fremont
Daily, 8:00 – 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday
May – October
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