Opening Soon!
Watch for the opening of the Market Hall in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market on their Facebook page.
For the past two weeks, WYCE’s The Local Feed has been speaking with Kayem Dunn to learn more about the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids. Dunn, a nonprofit management consultant, has been working with the market as a member of the Downtown Development Authority Board since 2008.
Listen to the extended interview linked above. We discuss the market hall, restaurants, green houses, kitchen educational facilities, and much more.
The 137,000 square foot, LEED Registered market hall building opens later this summer. Although the building is under construction, the outdoor market shed is open for the farmers market three times per week. Visit them Tuesdays and Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and Thursday evenings 4:00 to 7:00.
Make your mark on the Downtown Market by sponsoring in the new Market Grove. It’s a two-dimensional, metal sculpture featuring a grove of five apple trees. It is installed in the second floor atrium of the Downtown Market, which is open for public seating and enjoyment. That is the main community gathering space in the Market, so everyone who visits will see it! This area overlooks the Market Hall and all the activity that takes place below. Sponsor a leaf for $200.00, an apple for $500.00, or the whole tree (trunk and branches) for $25,000.00.
Here is a list of the Market Hall Vendors that are confirmed so far – there will be more!
Aperitivo
Crescent Floral
Dorothy & Tony's Gourmet Kettle Corn
Field & Fire Bakery
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
Love's Ice Cream
Making Thyme Kitchen
Montello Meat Market
Old World Olive Press
Simpatico Coffee
Spice Merchants
Sweetie Licious Bakery
Thornburg & Co.
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