Eastern Market in Detroit, MI The world famous Detroit Eastern Market provides visitors with the opportunity to buy every kind of fresh food they could ever want all under one roof. Hundreds of sellers flock to the market each day with their produce while thousands of locals and tourists alike stand shoulder to shoulder and choose what they need. A visit to the market allows you to buy all manner of fresh fruit and vegetables grown locally and out-of-state, meat options such as poultry, pork, beef and rabbit, fresh fish and other seafood selections, a huge variety of herbs, spices and nuts and even homemade candy.
The market is composed of numerous small stalls, each run by a different vendor, surrounded by a variety of small independent retail stores. The people who trade at the Eastern Market are very friendly and work together as one big family which gives the whole place a great atmosphere for shopping. The market is open from 7.00am until 5pm every day except Sunday however occasionally the market owners organize special events on Sundays, in which case the market will be open as well.
Summer at the Eastern Market sees the annual Flower day where well over a million bedding plants and other foliage are sold and then in October is the much awaited Oktoberfest. In addition the market also runs a very popular street parade and a Gospelfest when you can shop and meet new people while listening to superb music. Everyday at the Detroit Eastern Market is an experience however and you may even find yourself introduced to foods you didn't know existed.
