The Great Lakes Market

The Great Lakes Market The Great Lakes Market celebrates the seasons with unique events across the GLBR. That’s why our outdoor events are always free.

The Great Lakes Market celebrates the turn of the seasons with unique events across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Come explore the creations of art, food, and crafts that make the Mitten State inimitable. Part architecture salvage hunt, part maker center, part culinary adventure; the Great Lakes Market has something for everyone. We believe in the freedom of open and unrestricted expression of thoug

ht and art. For everyone, and that includes your fur babies. Seriously, bring them too; we would love to pet them! To our vendors: you are why we started this endeavor in the first place. To you, this we promise: we will always respond to your questions, we will always try to make things as easy as possible, and we will always work with you to ensure the best possible show, no matter what. We are an organized maze of 12x12 experiences; The Great Lakes Market celebrates the thrill of the hunt and discovery of new treasures with room to stretch your legs and see what makes Michigan so awesome! Peruse locally made jewelry, art, crafts; clothing, flowers, and food and learn from those who craft the pieces we love. It is our solitary goal to foster and embrace the talent that resides in our community and reach out in a refreshed way to showcase what makes the Great Lakes Bay Region an amazing place to live, enjoy, and work.

What an incredible weekend at our Market at From Buds to Blooms!Thank you to everyone who attended, shopped small, suppo...
05/17/2026

What an incredible weekend at our Market at From Buds to Blooms!

Thank you to everyone who attended, shopped small, supported our artists and creatives, listened to the live music, and helped make this event so special. Events like these are only possible because of the amazing community that continues to show up and celebrate handmade, creative, and local.

A very special thank you to our wonderful hosts From Buds to Blooms for welcoming us back and providing such a beautiful space for our Market community to gather.

We are so grateful to every Artist, Maker, Creative, customer, musician, and supporter who spent the weekend with us.

We hope to see everyone again at our next Market — our 10th Annual Market at Uptown Bay City 2026 on September 11 + 12. Save the dates!

We will also be returning to From Buds to Blooms this December for our Holiday Market at From Buds to Blooms 2026.

Thank you again for supporting local, supporting creativity, and being part of The Great Lakes Market community.

Find us with 40+ of our Creative friends at From Buds to Blooms in Essexville, MI today till 4pm. Free admission/parking...
05/16/2026

Find us with 40+ of our Creative friends at From Buds to Blooms in Essexville, MI today till 4pm. Free admission/parking.

05/14/2026
05/14/2026
There’s just something special about spending a spring day surrounded by creativity, flowers, music, and community. Join...
05/13/2026

There’s just something special about spending a spring day surrounded by creativity, flowers, music, and community.

Join us this Saturday from 10a-4p for our Market at From Buds to Blooms featuring 40+ incredible creatives, makers, artists, and small businesses all gathered together in one beautiful space.

Enjoy:
• Handmade goods & fine crafts
• Fresh finds & unique treasures
• Live music throughout the day
• A delicious food truck experience
• The perfect excuse to spend the day exploring and supporting small business

Whether you’re searching for something special, looking for inspiration, or simply wanting to enjoy a relaxing spring outing — this is a market you won’t want to miss.

Our 2026 Markets are officially in the works, and we can’t wait to bring everyone together again. From handmade goods an...
04/21/2026

Our 2026 Markets are officially in the works, and we can’t wait to bring everyone together again. From handmade goods and fine art to food, music, and community—this is what we look forward to all year.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are planning your first visit, we’re so excited to have you be part of another amazing season!

As we wrap up our 2025 season, we just want to pause and say thank you. Thank you to every Artist, Maker, Musician, Food...
12/14/2025

As we wrap up our 2025 season, we just want to pause and say thank you.

Thank you to every Artist, Maker, Musician, Food Vendor, Volunteer, Venue Partner, and Shopper who showed up, supported local, and helped make this year so special. Because of you, The Great Lakes Market continues to be more than a Market — it’s a community.

With so much gratitude, we’re excited to officially announce our 2026 Market dates:

Market at From Buds to Blooms 2026 - May 16
Market at Uptown Bay City 2026 - September 11+12
Holiday Market at From Buds to Blooms 2026 - December 4+5

We can’t wait to gather again, celebrate creativity, and continue supporting small businesses throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region next year.

Creatives interested in participating can learn more by visiting the Participate tab at www.TheGreatLakesMarket.com. Please be cautious of scammers as we only allow online applications through our website, not by commenting on our own posts under a different name than The Great Lakes Market.

Here’s to another year of art, connection, and community.

As we wrap up our final Market of the 2025 season today, we want to extend the biggest heartfelt thank you to every sing...
12/06/2025

As we wrap up our final Market of the 2025 season today, we want to extend the biggest heartfelt thank you to every single person who showed up, shared a post, shopped small, and supported more than 200 Artists, Makers, and Creatives this year. Your support is what keeps our creative community thriving.

Today is your last chance to shop the Market — 10am to 3pm at in Essexville! Free admission.

🎅 Plus, Santa will be visiting from 11am to 1pm!

Whether you’ve joined us once or every single Market, we are grateful for you. Thank you for helping us create a place where creativity, small business, and community can shine.

Here’s to a beautiful final day — we can’t wait to see you!

From Buds to Blooms
1515 E Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732

Join us for our returning Holiday Market at From Buds to Blooms Friday 5-8p and Saturday 10a-3p.
12/04/2025

Join us for our returning Holiday Market at From Buds to Blooms Friday 5-8p and Saturday 10a-3p.

Great news! Our VIP Night is now FREE to attend for everyone!Due to a technology glitch on the website that prevented ti...
11/28/2025

Great news! Our VIP Night is now FREE to attend for everyone!

Due to a technology glitch on the website that prevented ticket sales, we’ve decided to open the event to all—no ticket needed!

The first 100 attendees will be entered into our door prize drawings happening throughout the night! We’ll simply ask for your name and phone number, and winners will be contacted directly—no need to be present to claim your prize.

Come enjoy a festive evening of shopping, community, and holiday magic. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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1515 E Center Rd
Essexville, MI
48732

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