A photo was taken by LG Erna from a wall photo from DeVries & Co
To understand more about the activities we do during the Spring season, please read my post regarding Spring in the Mitten State and also Spring Planting
I know I am behind with my posts and the season will not wait for me. This time I would like to introduce you to one of many of our annual routine activities to welcome Spring in Michigan, Flower Day in Eastern Market, and Eastern Market in general. After 2 years closed to the public due to Covid, they finally open this year and as expected they are many people.
Flower Day
Flower Day indicates a springtime in Michigan it is a tradition to celebrate the season with thousands of varieties of plants annual and perennial flowers and trees, flowering bushes, perennial blossoms, and bulbs. The day after Mother’s Day will draw thousands of people annually. Not just because flowers for women but for men and children as well. Guests are from surrounding Detroit areas or even from all over the world. If I ever have visitors from another county I definitely will take them to Eastern Market.
Compiled photos during FLower’s Day with photos of LG Erna and friends
What is Eastern Market?
Eastern Market is a traditional market where we have to deal directly with a person who sells the products, not like a supermarket where all the products are located in one place or building and you have to deal with the cashier for the payment process.
This place has 6 sheds spread out over 4½ acres with multiple city blocks near downtown Detroit - It is the destination in the heart of the city with fresh food, restaurants, businesses, art, and culture - Some kinds of a landmark of Detroit or one of the places you have to visit while in Detroit - It is only open Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday - A non-profit organization that is managed by certain people to increase Metro Detroit’s food sector - A place where you can buy locally grown produce, flowers, baked goods, fresh bread, organic honey, egg, meats, fish, cheese, some unique vegetables where they are not available in the supermarket - Antique Stores, Peanuts stores, All kind of spices stores, you name it they have it - Bring your own buggy if you would like to shop - Over 225 market vendors with average up to 40,000 visitors in one day.
The above photos were taken during Covid, Eastern Market was empty
Eastern Market then (covid era) and now
Using their map you can enjoy more activities they offer or places where you want to go, shop, or eat for the day.
Copy of the Map, Events scheduled, and List of Restaurants from their website
Other activities you can enjoy in Eastern Market are:
Enjoy a Meal Out
Try the hot pie, sandwich, iconic hotdog, fine dinner, a meal cooked over a wood-fire grill, and the ice cream. Below are links to restaurants at Eastern Market (sadly many of them did not get thru the Covid era):
Shop locally-made on the streets bordering Eastern Market
Decorative Pewabic Ceramic Tiles
Germack (coffee and fresh-roasted nuts)
Enjoy the Art
The annual Murals festival in Eastern Market during fall has been the home of many artists.
Learn to Cook
This activity is for food-lovers of all ages, adults-children-grandparents whoever you want to team up with.
Attend a Festival
Many events are year-round from beer festivals, burger battles, taco cook-offs, book festivals, flea markets, Detroit Lions tailgating parties, or a nighttime happy hour. For more info and events in Eastern Market can be found at Events in Eastern Market
Take a Bicycle Ride
Do you like to stroll on your bicycle? The Dequindre Cut is the most popular bicycle route to Eastern Market from downtown Detroit RiverWalk. This paved pedestrian and bike-friendly route is originally a stretch of the Grand Trunk Railroad.
Take a Tour
Want to know more about the history of Michigan’s largest market? Check some of these tour companies:
Detroit Segways Tours and Rental
Hop Eastern Market Online
You can place your order, farm boxes, eggs, meat, prepared food, desserts, etc, from Monday-Wednesday and drive through on Saturday for pickup.
Saturday Market, selling foods to colorful produce.
Sunday Market, selling the work of local artists, jewelers, cooks, musicians etc. This is the perfect time to discover local Detroit or Michigan uniquely made.
Tuesday Market has a special offer for Zumba and Yoga classes
I hope you enjoy reading this and have a wonderful day!
With love from Detroit 
