Update: K.M.A Looking Forward

Keweenaw Market Association — Community Update

The Keweenaw Market Association held our Fall 2025 biannual meeting on September 29, 2025 and finalized plans that will guide our programming through the winter and into next year. Minutes from the meeting are available for review and capture key decisions about finances, marketing, vendor support, and community partnerships. We discussed banking, a new treasurer role and assistant, opportunities for free vendor spots as a community service, and ongoing projects including a vendor hub and pop-up food access at Michigan Tech.

Link to Meeting Minutes

Winter Market at Houghton County Arena

We are pleased to announce that our Winter Market will be held at the Houghton County Arena, with community-facing hours planned to maximize accessibility; a flex hour from 8:00–9:00 a.m. followed by standard market hours from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The market will bring local growers, bakers, artists, and makers together under one roof to showcase seasonal products, prepared foods, and unique local goods. Vendor details, weekly rates, and application information will be posted soon, and we are planning family-friendly activities including a youth logo contest to engage kids and celebrate local creativity.

Vendor Information 

Community Thanks and Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you to everyone who showed interest and lent support this season; your participation, feedback, and energy are what keep these markets thriving. We are especially grateful to board members, volunteers, and community partners who stepped forward to plan events, lead outreach, and support vendor onboarding. Volunteers are needed for event setup, marketing, youth activities, and our Light Up the Night project; people interested in helping should contact the board to get involved.

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Sponsorship Program and How to Support

Our sponsorship program offers businesses and individuals a way to support local food systems, creative entrepreneurs, and community events while receiving recognition and promotional opportunities at markets and on our channels. Sponsors can support single events, seasonal programs, or ongoing operational needs such as marketing, equipment rental, and youth programming. Organizations and people interested in sponsoring or partnering with the Keweenaw Market Association are encouraged to reach out to discuss tailored sponsorship levels and benefits.

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What’s Next

In the coming weeks we will finalize Winter Market vendor applications, announce dates and vendor guidelines, and share details about upcoming events including Light Up the Night and community meetings in Chassell and Hancock. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for full schedules, vendor signups, and volunteer opportunities.