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3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store

Local Farmers Market in Lake City, Michigan · Raw Honey

3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store

3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store in Lake City, Michigan is where honey glows beside jars of jam and syrup, a small-town scene you can actually taste. The shop runs a farm stand and hops over to the local farmers market, so you can pick up honey and other goodies in two easy ways. Honey is part of a broad lineup that includes produce, eggs, baked goods, and maple syrup, all locally grown or made. Reviews praise the warm staff and the sense of buying straight from a neighbor who cares. Some shoppers mention a membership requirement during certain times, so plan ahead. They accept SNAP/EBT and keep the space welcoming with wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. You’ll find non-GMO items, and the atmosphere invites you to linger, enjoy little farm tours, and support Michigan farming. In Lake City, this is one stop you’ll want to hit for fresh, honest food with a local heartbeat.

Reviews

What Customers Say

One of the best ways to evaluate a local honey producer is through the experiences of people who have already bought from them. Customer reviews reveal details that a product listing never will: how the honey tastes compared to store-bought, whether the beekeeper is friendly and knowledgeable, and whether people come back for more.

There aren't enough detailed customer reviews available for 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store to highlight specific themes. If you've purchased from them, your experience could help other local honey buyers in Lake City make a decision.

About the Seller

About This Seller

Not every place that sells honey is the same. A backyard beekeeper managing a handful of hives produces a very different product than a grocery store stocking mass-market brands. Knowing the seller type helps you understand how close you are to the source. The closer you are, the fresher and more traceable the honey.

Farmers Market

3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store sells at farmers markets in the Lake City, Michigan area. Farmers markets are one of the most popular ways to buy local honey, since you can meet the seller, ask questions, and often sample before you buy.

3234 S La Chance Rd, Lake City, MI 49651, United States

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Processing

Raw & Unfiltered Status

How honey is processed after harvest makes a significant difference in what ends up in the jar. Raw honey preserves the enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that heat destroys. Unfiltered honey retains the fine particles of beeswax, propolis, and pollen that commercial filtering removes. Crystallization is actually a sign of raw, minimally processed honey, not a flaw.

We don't have confirmed information about whether 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store sells raw or filtered honey. If the processing method matters to you, it's worth asking the seller directly. Most beekeepers and honey producers are happy to explain how they handle their harvest.

Varietals

Honey Varietals

Honey takes on the flavor, color, and aroma of whatever flowers the bees are foraging. A jar of pale, mild clover honey tastes nothing like dark, earthy buckwheat, even if both come from hives in the same county. Seasonal and regional variation is part of what makes local honey worth seeking out. No two batches are exactly alike.

Specific honey varietals for 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store haven't been confirmed. Many local sellers in Michigan offer wildflower blends that reflect the seasonal bloom in their area. Contacting the seller is the best way to find out what's currently available.

Health

Local Honey & Allergies

One of the most common reasons people seek out local honey is the belief that it can help with seasonal allergies. Bees collect pollen from nearby plants, trace amounts end up in the honey, and regularly eating that honey may help your body build tolerance over time. For those interested in trying it, raw and unfiltered honey is preferred, since commercial processing removes most pollen content.

No reviewers have mentioned purchasing 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store honey specifically for allergy reasons. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be suitable. If local pollen content matters to you, ask the seller about where their hives are located and how their honey is processed.

Visit

Can You Visit?

There's something about visiting a local honey producer in person that no online listing can replicate. Seeing the hives, meeting the beekeeper, tasting different varietals side by side - it gives you a connection to the product that a grocery shelf never will. Many farms and apiaries welcome visitors, offer tastings, and sell directly on-site, often at better prices than retail.

Open to visitors

3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store welcomes visitors to their location in Lake City, Michigan. Whether you're stopping by their farm stand, touring the apiary, or simply picking up a jar, visiting in person is the best way to experience what they offer and ask the beekeeper your questions directly.

Purchasing

Where to Buy

Finding where to actually purchase local honey can be the hardest part of the process. Many producers sell through limited channels like weekend farmers markets, seasonal farm stands, or small online shops that may sell out between harvests. Direct purchases from the beekeeper, whether at a market, farm stand, or their own website, typically offer the freshest product.

Farmers Market Farm Stand

3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store sells through Farmers Market and Farm Stand. Check their website or social media for current market schedules and availability.

Products

Products Available

A jar of liquid honey is just the starting point for many local producers. Beekeepers often offer a full range of hive-derived products: comb honey, creamed honey, infused varieties, beeswax candles, skincare products, pollen, and propolis. A diverse product range usually signals a knowledgeable, established operation.

We don't have confirmed details on the full product range at 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store beyond honey. Many local producers in Michigan carry additional hive products. It's worth asking about comb honey, beeswax items, or other specialties when you make contact.

Hours

Opening Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-5 pm
  • Friday 10 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-3 pm
  • Sunday Closed
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store sell raw or unfiltered honey?
We don't have confirmed information about whether 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store sells raw or unfiltered honey. Many local producers in Michigan do offer raw and unfiltered options, but processing methods vary. If this matters to you, contacting 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store in Lake City directly is the best way to find out how they handle their harvest.
What types of honey does 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store offer?
Specific honey varietals for 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store haven't been confirmed. Local honey in Michigan commonly includes varieties like wildflower, clover, and other region-specific blooms, but what's available depends on the season and location of the hives. Contacting 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store in Lake City is the best way to find out what they currently have.
How can I buy honey from 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store in Lake City, Michigan?
3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store sells their honey through Farmers Market and Farm Stand. Check their website or social media for current farmers market schedules and locations. Their farm stand in Lake City offers the most direct purchasing experience. For the most current availability and hours, reaching out to them directly is always recommended.
Can I visit 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store in Lake City, Michigan?
Yes. 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store appears to welcome visitors at their location in Lake City, Michigan. Customer reviews mention visiting in person, which suggests you can see the operation firsthand and purchase directly on-site. Visiting a local honey producer is one of the best ways to learn about how the honey is made and to find the freshest product available. It's a good idea to contact them ahead of time to confirm hours and any visitor guidelines.
Does 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store sell at farmers markets in Lake City?
Yes. 3rd Day Farmer’s Market and Store is known to sell at farmers markets in the Lake City, Michigan area. Farmers markets are one of the most popular and trusted channels for buying local honey, since you can meet the producer, ask questions about sourcing and processing, and often taste before you buy. Market schedules vary by season, so checking their website or social media for current dates and locations is recommended.
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