There may be no better smell announcing the arrival of fall in Michigan than apples.
On September 26 and 27, Greenfield Village brings Detroit’s historic public market back to life during its Detroit Central Market Fall Harvest Weekend, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This month’s theme is appropriately Michigan: apples.
Local farmers, artisans and makers gather inside and around the restored Detroit Central Market building while visitors explore the changing story of American food.
Saturday includes chef demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. featuring guest chef Thomas Kelly.
The market program is part of The Henry Ford’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and focuses on how food traditions have developed through agriculture, immigration, craftsmanship and community life.
That gives an ordinary apple a surprisingly large story.
Someone grew it.
Someone harvested it.
Someone transported it.
Another person turned apples into pies, cider, preserves or meals.
Public markets connected all those people long before supermarkets and online grocery delivery.
Families can experience some of that history while spending the rest of the day exploring Greenfield Village.
The weekend is included with Greenfield Village admission and free for members.
For children, food history is especially effective because it begins with something familiar. An apple may be easier to understand than a political speech or historical date.
And in Michigan, autumn is almost impossible to explain without one.
When: September 26–27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Detroit Central Market, Greenfield Village, Dearborn
Detroit Central Market Fall Harvest Weekend
