(Community Matters 186) Your Guide To The 2026 Battle Creek Farmers Market

$20 can become $40 at the farmers market, and that’s only one of the reasons we get excited for market season in downtown Battle Creek. We sit down with Maeve Feindt, who oversees operations at the Battle Creek Farmers Market, to map out what’s new, what’s returning, and what first-time visitors should expect when they step into Festival Market Square.Maeve also shares what makes a market morning more than a shopping trip: live music, free samples, and cooking demonstrations that help you turn seasonal produce into real meals. Plus, we look at the Friday night markets that lean into a more social, party-style vibe while staying family friendly.And if you’ve got kids, the Kids Market Bucks program is a standout: complete a simple activity, earn $5, then spend or save it with no weekly cap.If you care about shopping local, small business connections, and building a stronger Calhoun County food community, this one is for you. Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Farmers Market WebsiteBattle Creek Farmers Market Facebook PageBattle Creek Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday starting May 13 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Festival Market Square in Downtown Battle Creek. ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.