The Corktown Farmers Market is slated to debut May 14.
Model D reports:
Located on a strip of land along Michigan Avenue between the Lodge Service Drive and the Detroit Institute of Bagels (DIB), the new market will be open Thursdays, 3-7 p.m., from May through October. The DIB is spearheading the project in partnership with two Corktown-based urban farms, ACRE and Brother Nature Produce.
Market organizers expect to host a dozen local growers and food businesses.Love's Custard Pie has confirmed a booth, and Grown In Detroit and Friends Potato Chips have also expressed interest. Organizers are currently looking for other vendors.