The Origins of the
Western Market
The Origins of the Western Market
Located on Michigan Avenue and 18th Street in Detroit, Western Market served as a bustling wholesale food distribution hub for over 70 years, from approximately 1891 to 1965. Situated across from the Hygrade factory, it was the west-side counterpart to Detroit’s Eastern Market. While Eastern Market primarily catered to hay and wood sales in its early years, Western Market became a center for local farmers to sell fruits, vegetables, and other goods.
Showcase Your
Goods With Us
Showcase Your Goods With Us
Every week, we celebrate the heart of local commerce—our vibrant community of food truck vendors. This page is your guide to the market's ever-changing tapestry of vendors and culinary craftsmen. Here, you can find out who will be showcasing their fresh produce, artisanal goodies, and gourmet street food each week.