- May 30-31, Jun 27-28, Jul 25-26, Aug 22-23, Sept 26-27, 2026
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Detroit Central MarketGreenfield Village
- Free for members or with village admission.
This season we recognize 250 years of American food culture's changing history during Detroit Central Market Weekends. Through foodways themes, diverse ethnic influences across our nation and local vendors, including farmers, artisans and makers, these weekends dive deep into the American experience from farm to table.
Please note that programming details, including times, are subject to change.
May 30-31
Theme: Flowers
- Chef demonstrations in Detroit Central Market on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with The Henry Ford's Chef Rodney Jones
- Cheesemaking with flowers at Ford Home with Living History Contractor, Jamie Burton
- Floral dye program at Daggett Farmhouse, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Pop-up Victorian hair art demonstrations on the front porch of Firestone Farm, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Themed foodways demonstrations at Daggett Farmhouse, Firestone Farm, Edison Homestead and Mattox Family Home
- Themed postcard at Phoenixville Post Office
June 27-28
Theme: Strawberries
- 1860s Strawberry Party reenactment at William Holmes McGuffey School, Saturday only
- Historical dressmaking using strawberry inspired fabric at Luther Burbank Home with Living History Contractor, Jamie Burton
- Strawberry themed hats for sale at Cohen Millinery
- Strawberry pincushion craft demonstration at Ford Home
- Themed foodways demonstrations at Daggett Farmhouse, Ford Home, Firestone Farm, Edison Homestead and Mattox Family Home
- Themed postcard at Phoenixville Post Office
July 25-26
Theme: Tomatoes
- Chef demonstrations in Detroit Central Market on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with July's Stand 44 Guest Chef, Bree Maltese
- Tomato canning demonstration at Edison Homestead with Living History Contractor, Jamie Burton
- Themed foodways demonstrations at Ford Home, Firestone Farm, Edison Homestead and Mattox Family Home
- Themed postcard at Phoenixville Post Office
August 22-23
Theme: Grains
- Chef demonstrations in Detroit Central Market on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with August's Stand 44 Guest Chef, William Diebel
- 1930s flour sack quilting demonstration at Luther Burbank Birthplace with Living History Contractor, Jamie Burton
- Wheat threshing program in Firestone Farm's field
- Themed foodways demonstrations at Daggett Farmhouse, Ford Home, Firestone Farm, Edison Homestead and Mattox Family Home
- Themed postcard at Phoenixville Post Office
September 26-27
Theme: Apples
- Chef demonstrations in Detroit Central Market on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with September's Stand 44 Guest Chef, Thomas Kelly
- Apple butter demonstration at Firestone Farm with Living History Contractor, Jamie Burton
- Themed foodways demonstrations at Daggett Farmhouse, Ford Home, Firestone Farm, William Holmes McGuffey Birthplace, Giddings Family Home, Mattox Family Home and Edison Homestead
- Historical Cider Mill operations
- Afternoon yard games and craft demonstrations at Ford Home and Edison Homestead
- Historical musical performances throughout the village
- Themed postcard at Phoenixville Post Office
- Fall harvest activities, including colonial beer brewing demonstrations at Daggett Farmhouse, sauerkraut making demonstrations at Firestone Farm and more.
Vendors at Detroit Central Market Weekends*
- ArtiSun Bath & Skin Care
- Aurum Naturals
- Black Walnut Syrup
- Bloomin’ Brims
- Boardwalk Kitchen
- By Dana Ashli
- Cadillac Urban Gardens
- Cannelle Patisserie
- Castelsilano
- COMSA
- Cook's Condiments
- Czechbox Bakery
- Detroit Can Company
- Detroit Carved
- Dillicious Canned Goods
- DogBone Tin
- e3 Refillery
- Eveland Syrups
- FloraLynn Paper
- Hamlett Lavender Farm
- Harper's Plants
- Holly's House and Around
- James Creek (Sutlery) Spices
- Jen's Gourmet Dressings
- Love Travels Imports
- MI Cookie Project
- Millie Lou's Pretzel Co.
- Mrs. Pruitt's Gourmet CHA CHA
- Nature's Herbal Remedies
- MSU Extension Master Gardener Program
- R&D Foods
- Sepia Coffee
- Shernni's Candies
- Simply Sourdough and Sweets
- Skin Linen
- Spicy Mike's Handcrafted Seasonings
- Steve's Gourmet Cheeses
- Sweet Potato Delights
- Taylor Honey
- The Cozy Cabin Shoppe
- The Mushroom Conservatory
- The Stinson Soldering Company
- Treat The Dog
- Village Herb Associates of Greenfield Village
- White Stag Roasters
This experience is part of The Henry Ford’s commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, you’ll find special programming, new exhibitions and exciting events across our 250-acre campus that spotlight the history of the United States. This yearlong series explores how creativity and ingenuity have sparked change across centuries of American life, and how they continue to shape the future we all share. From revolutionary inventions to grassroots movements, stories of transformation will unfold across Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Giant Screen Experience and Ford Rouge Factory Tour.
For a complete list of The Henry Ford’s America250 experiences, please click here.
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More to Explore
Music in the Market
- Detroit Central Market
- May 23-24, Jul 18-19, Aug 29-30, Sept 19-20, 2026
- Performance times vary
Games on the Green
- Village Green
- June 22-August 9
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
- Glass Shop
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pottery
- Pottery Shop
- Daily
- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.