At the beginning of every spring the blooming questions are, "when is flower day at Detroit's Eastern Market in Michigan?" How do I get the best flower deals?

1001 Buying Tips How to spot the best flower deal, and what to watchout for. A must read before visiting.

However, (May-June) Saturdays are the actually bigger summer season flower sales events, offering more price bargains: larger crowds, vendors, flowers by the thousands.

SO, Traditional Flower Day, Sunday May 15th, or Summer Sale Saturdays?

IS SATURDAY BIGGER, BETTER?

SATURDAYS VS FLOWER DAY...

Saturday also offer a broad selection of flowers, plants and vendors.

 

Flower Day–1001 Buying Tips, Flower Day AND Summer Sale Saturdays

FLOWER SEASON VENUE COMPARISONS

CROWD SIZES:

• For large crowds, giant inventory, go every Saturday all summer long.

FLOWER VENDORS:

• Saturdays (100+)
• Flower Day Sunday (160+)

2022 Eastern Market Flower Day Hours:

• 2. Saturdays – from 6AM-5PM
• 3. Flower Day Sunday – from 4AM-8PM

More Event Details...

Flower Day OR Summer Sale Saturdays?

Countdown to Flower Days

However, here is a handy Countdown Clock that will automatically keep track for you. Also, use the chart to observe predictable patterns for determining future Flower Day events. Of which has become an annual Eastern Market well-known tradition that officially began in 1967. It is the Detroit's main summer event that draw flower & garden lover patrons from all over Michigan and beyond.

 

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Market Sales Infographic

Flower Sales Infographic

There are millions of flats and hanging baskets, hundreds of truckloads–one could find any price range to fit the budget $5-$15.

 

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