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
July 1: Military Families & 250th Independence Day Anniversary Celebration
July 8: Pure Markette Sponsors Day and Lake County Chamber of Commerce Businesses
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 any or all of our six themed recipe contests sponsored by our awesome partner, Shoey’s Log Bar. For entry forms and full details:
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NO MARKETTE July 15
The 70th Annual Troutarama Festival runs July 15-18 in downtown Baldwin. The Markette site will be busy with the carnival rides so we will not be hosting a Markette on July 15. Join us at the Parade Saturday, July 18, at 1 PM where we’ll be handing out candy and promo postcards. We’ll be back with a great line up on Wed., July 22 — and it’s Super Senior Day!
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.
