Explore. Discover. Connect.
Wednesdays | June 10 through September 2, 2026 | 3-6 PM (excl. July 15 for Troutarama)
830 Michigan/M-37 | Parking Lot behind Jones Ice Cream | Baldwin MI
Farmers, makers and more!
Our Markette
Discover everything from farm fresh produce and proteins to baked goods, artisan breads and desserts, plus unique handcrafted products from leather, glass, metal, wood, textiles and more.
Connect with community partners and natural resources experts serving Lake County and beyond for a variety of cooking and nutrition classes, children’s programs, DIY demos, field trips and SO MUCH more!
Become A
Vendor
Apply to be a vendor today.
Attend a Class or Program
2026 Season Calendar
Support the Markette
We are 100% volunteer run & funded.
Upcoming Events
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION DATES
June 17: Service Providers Day
June 24: Lake County Area Businesses and Pure Markette Sponsors Day
July 1: Military Families & 250th Independence Day Anniversary Celebration
July 22: Super Seniors Day (60+)
July 29: First Responders Day
August 5: STUFF THE BUS to Benefit BCS
Each recognition day we gift ‘thank you tokens’ to eligible patrons when they stop by the Welcome Center and say hello. The $4 in tokens can be spent with any Markette vendor.
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Show us your best stuff!
Share your favorite pictures from the Markette and enter to win great WEEKLY prizes. Got a favorite recipe? Enter our five themed recipe contests sponsored by our awesome partner, Shoey’s Log Bar. For entry forms and full details:
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LOTS of NEW VENDORS, 90+ programs, and TONS of SPECIAL EVENTS this season!!!
Our volunteers have been busy this off season adding SOOOOOOOO many enhancements to the market — join us and see for yourself! Also check out our full calendar of events … we’re updating it often!
Get to the Markette!
Parking
There is plenty of parking in the lots north and south of the Pure Markette with easy access off Seventh or Eighth Street in downtown Baldwin. Parking also is available along M-37/Michigan Avenue with a paved walkway to the Markette between Jone’s Homemade Ice Cream and the Baldwin Business Center.
Biking/Hiking
We love our trails! The Pere Markette State Trail is ¼ mile north of the Markette and runs east to Idlewild and Reed City.
Yates Dial-A-Ride
Yates Dial-A-Ride proudly serves all of Lake County. To schedule a FREE ride, please call (231)745-7311 or click this link for current hours and prices.
