Don’t Just Make a Meal. Make a Difference.

Don’t Just Make a Meal. Make a Difference.

Whether you’re practiced in making risotto or can barely make macaroni and cheese from a box, the Downtown Market’s new Cook for a Cause program offers an opportunity to learn new skills, make a meal and lend a hand. Private and corporate event groups can...
Updates According to Mimi

Updates According to Mimi

A hub for the West Michigan food systems. A place for local farmers and food producers to connect with diverse customers. Opportunities for entrepreneurs. Education about farming, food, nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Mimi Fritz, president and CEO of the Grand...
Summer “Simmer” Camp for Kids

Summer “Simmer” Camp for Kids

Summer camp season has begun. The team at Grand Rapids Downtown Market knows not every kid wants to climb across a ropes course, search for bugs or sing Kumbaya—some of them want to cook! For this group of aspiring young chefs, Downtown Market offers...
Saugatuck-Douglas: Ladies, Mark Your Calendar!

Saugatuck-Douglas: Ladies, Mark Your Calendar!

Ladies, mark your calendar for the inaugural Saugatuck-Douglas Ladies Weekend, November 13 – 15, 2015. The event kicks off Friday evening at 8 p.m., with a fashion show at Coral Gables. Sit back and enjoy great ready-to-wear looks from some of the best boutiques in...
Downtown Market 2015 Classes

Downtown Market 2015 Classes

New Series for Kids, Parents, Gardeners, and Foodies The new year brings a brand new class schedule at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, a destination for local food innovation, education, and experimentation. Beginning this month, many classes at the Market are part...