An Everyday Farmers Market — Bridge Street Market

*The southend main entrance to the Fulton Street Farmers Market | Photo by Ashley Wierenga*

At Bridge Street Market, we are proud to have thousands of Michigan-made products available for our shoppers to purchase every day. This year, we are joining in a citywide celebration of Fulton Street Farmers Market’s centennial year by highlighting local vendors that are both part of the Fulton Street Farmers Market community and on our shelves at Bridge Street Market. Throughout this season, look for these 23 (yes, 23!) makers at their Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday markets and support local with a purchase or a smile.

The Fulton Street Farmers Market was founded in 1922 as a hub for local creators, farmers, and artists to connect and create community in West Michigan. Today, Fulton Street Farmers Market has over 100 booths indoor and outdoor, hosting seasons of farmers markets, special events, and more in Grand Rapids. When you visit the Fulton Street Farmers Market, you can always find an assortment of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, hand-crafted food items, and unique artisan products – no matter the season! Learn more about the Fulton Street Farmers Market at fultonstreetmarket.org.

*A footstep-covered brick paver installed in 2022 at the Fulton Street Farmers Market reads “Thanks for supporting local! Bridge Street Market” | Photo by Ashley Wierenga*

If you can’t make it to the Fulton Street Farmers Market to support these local vendors in person, rest assured: you can find these products on our shelves every day of the week.

2022 MAIN SEASON VENDORS

Scroll to read more about the local vendors we share with the Fulton Street Farmers Market – and add them to the list for your next grocery or farmers market trip!

*MarcQus Wright, founder and owner of Daddy’s Dough, manages his stall at the Fulton Street Farmers Market on a sunny summer Saturday | Photo by Ashley Wierenga*

1ST MICRO GREENERY

A West Side staple, 1st Micro Greenery is a MAEAP-verified, urban farm owned and operated by Chris Huntoon. They grow microgreens (think: arugula, broccoli, cilantro), wheatgrass, and more from their urban farm on the corner of First and Broadway, just blocks from Bridge Street Market!

BEER CITY DOG BISCUITS

Beer City Dog Biscuits is a local, Grand Rapids-based non-profit company creating dog treats while providing vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities. Their delicious and nutritious dog treats are made with donated, non-alcoholic spent grains from Founders Brewing Co. When you support Beer City Dog Biscuits, you are supporting their mission because 100% of sales and donations are reinvested into their organization.

CELLAR DOOR ARTISAN PRESERVES

Cellar Door Artisan Preserves (Cellar Door, for short!) is a local, women-owned company focused on making high-quality, small batch preserves in a variety of flavor profiles. With Zenobia Taylor-Weiss at the helm, these preserves are always vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, low sugar, and made without the use of high fructose corn syrup.

THE CHEESE LADY

Grand Rapids is home to our very own “Cheese Lady” – yes, she’s real, and her name is Heather Zinn. You can shop hundreds of artisanal domestic and imported cheeses, salumi, crackers, jams, and more at The Cheese Lady’s shop in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.

Learn more about The Cheese Lady and her Bridge Street story on our blog.

DADDY’S DOUGH

Since 2015, Daddy's Dough Cookies has been making cookies a family affair – and it shows. Founded by MarcQus Wright and his daughter, Mariah, Daddy’s Dough is known across West Michigan for their addicting cookie two-packs (because one is just not enough!).

*Emme Ekanem smiles as she manages her stall at the Fulton Street Farmers Market | Photo by Ashley Wierenga*

EMME’S PLAINTAIN CHIPS

Emme’s Plaintain Chips was founded by (you guessed it!) Emme Ekanem, a mother of four and Nigerian immigrant. Plaintain chips are a great source of fiber and vitamins and make a great alternative to potato or tortilla chips, and you can shop four unique flavors made by Emme.

If you want to learn more about Emme’s Plaintain Chips, visit www.emmesplaintain.com. If you’re interested in supporting Emme’s Plaintain Chips, check out her GoFundMe working toward a goal of expansion for her small business.

FIELD & FIRE

Since 2013, Shelby & Julie Kibler at Field & Fire have been making, baking, and breaking wood-fired sourdough bread using organic grains and local ingredients. You can also find pastries, sandwiches, and more at their bakery and cafe in downtown Grand Rapids.

Learn more about Field & Fire and their Bridge Street story on our blog.

HAOCHI US DUMPLINGS

Founded by West Michigan-native Elizabeth Schuler, Haochi US Dumplings is known for their Asian-inspired dumplings and perfectly-paired sauces. With five varieties to choose from, each individual dumpling is rolled, filled, and folded by hand in Grand Rapids.

Learn more about Haochi US Dumplings and their Bridge Street story on our blog.

JUST ENJOY

Founded in Holland in 2013, Just Enjoy is a vegan, black-owned bakery in Eastown, Grand Rapids. Chef Justen Bowden crafts treats from tested recipes using the highest quality ingredients and extreme passion.

J&J TORTILLA CO.

Made with just six simple ingredients, J&J Tortilla Co. is a family-owend bakery making certified USDA organic flour tortillas in Hopkins, Michigan in Allegan County.

LAST MILE CAFE – COMING SOON!

Founded in Grand Rapids, Last Mile Cafe makes coffee you can feel good about buying – over 10% of each purchase is donated to causes you care about, including environmental justice, clean drinking water, at-risk youth, and criminal justice reform.

LET’S STAY HOME COCKTAIL KITS

Founded by a husband-and-wife team, Let’s Stay Home Cocktail Kits are designed to add a little more ease and fun to your next party or Friday night. Dress them up or dress them down, make it a mocktail, or batch it big for a large gathering – the options are endless with their unique mixes.

LIVELY UP KOMBUCHA

Hand-crafted along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Muskegon, Zack and Brenna at Lively Up Kombucha use excellence as their measure. Each brew is carefully crafted and paired with organic herbs, fruits, and spices for a medicinal kombucha with a delicious flavor profile and the lowest amount of sugar.

MIKE’S FAMOUS

Using a decades-old recipe, Mike’s Famous Michigan Bean Dip was a staple at parties, potlucks, and work events. Today, Mike’s Famous produces bean dips made with organic pinto beans grown right here in Michigan and a pair of fresh chips made from all-natural corn tortillas.

MOSBY’S POPCORN

A family owned business, Mosby’s Popcorn has been producing fresh, gourmet popcorn in Grand Rapids for over 20 years. Brian and Shavyea Mosby use only natural ingredients – popcorn kernels are popped fresh in coconut oil with no preservatives added and toppings come from local farms or are sourced as close to home as possible.

MYCOPHILE’S MUSHROOMS

Cultivated by Chris Swinson, a State of Michigan certified mushroom expert, Mycophile’s Garden is a specialty mushroom farm and foraging service based in West Michigan with a variety of unique mushrooms that you have probably never seen before! Chris and his team, including a partner in life and love, Jess Phillips, can be spotted at the farmers markets – their favorite thing is educating their customers about fungi!

*A view of the Mycophile’s Garden stall with mushrooms aplenty | Photo by Ashley Wierenga*

NANI GIRL SNACKS

Made from Cassava, a nutty-flavored, starchy root vegetable used often in South America, Asia and Africa, Claudilane is the woman behind Nani Girl Snacks and they are known for their Cassie Puffs, a healthy puff snack made right here in Grand Rapids.

SOPHRONA TEAS

Sophrona Teas is a woman-owned business making herbal, hand-blended loose leaf teas in Grand Rapids.

SAPO DE SOLIS

Starting with a mission to make a clean laundry detergent, Sapo de Solis has blossomed into a business specializing in handcrafted all natural beauty and household products from soap to balms, dog products, epsom salts, and more. Sapo de Solis is based out of Lansing, Michigan.

TASTEFULL VEGAN

Kalene Mcelveen founded Tastefull Vegan Desserts in an effort to create healthy and delicious desserts that everyone can enjoy – regardless of allergies or dietary restrictions! Tastefull Vegan Desserts are always gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and free of all refined sugar.

TOR’S TONICS

Tor’s Tonics is a woman-owned, West Michigan-based maker of tea tonic beverages. Owner Victoria Zalokar Rieth says that Tor’s Tonics was “ignited by the passion of a tea lover who wanted to make something equally delicious and beneficial.” Tor’s Tonics were developed and are produced out of the Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen.

URBAN PICKLE

Founder Bobby Claeys first started making pickles with cucumbers grown in his small home garden in the city. A passion for the perfect pickle led him to tinker with the recipe until he came up with an ideal blend of flavors. After sharing his beautifully brined creations with family and friends, Bobby decided to take his pickle-making venture to the next level—and Urban Pickle was born.

WORMIES – COMING SOON!

Wormies is a composting business specializing in vermicomposting (composting with worms) serving the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 2017, Wormies offers a variety of products and services including the production of castings (worm poop!) for farm and garden use.