Mission of the Gratiot MI Market
The mission of the St. Louis Farmers Market is to create a diverse and thriving market place for local farmers and crafters to sell their goods. We strive to help local businesses & entrepreneurs through promotion and partnerships; to increase community access to healthy foods; to promote healthy activities; and to be a positive and fun place in the community that customers enjoy visiting again and again.
About the St. Louis Gratiot MI Farmers Market
The St. Louis Farmers Market was founded by Linda Bader in partnership with the St. Louis Middle of the Mitten Association and the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce in 2016. Changing hands to Sara Piaskowski in 2023 and expansion 2025. The market is run by a MIFMA Certified Market manager along with help from a Steering Committee made up of Gratiot Area community and business leaders. All involved are committed to creating a successful and sustainable market.
We are a year round market, with an outdoor summer market in St. Louis and Alma MI, that features fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, unique handmade craft items, meat, honey and more. The market is located in downtown St. Louis Michigan. This location offers plenty of parking in the heart of downtown with easy access to downtown shops and restaurants.
We strive to partner with other community groups who share our mission. This includes local non-profit groups, service clubs, the schools, human services, healthcare, and transportation services.
To keep the atmosphere fun and positive we also offer space for local musicians to perform at the market, along with events or activities that promote healthy living.
We are a year round market, with an outdoor summer market in St. Louis and Alma MI, that features fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, unique handmade craft items, meat, honey and more. The market is located in downtown St. Louis Michigan. This location offers plenty of parking in the heart of downtown with easy access to downtown shops and restaurants.
We strive to partner with other community groups who share our mission. This includes local non-profit groups, service clubs, the schools, human services, healthcare, and transportation services.
To keep the atmosphere fun and positive we also offer space for local musicians to perform at the market, along with events or activities that promote healthy living.
