Mrs. Frances Nash's Garden Basket
Michigan Street Farmers Market

New Location and Time in 2026

"Freedom Path" behind the Nash House Museum and Michigan Street Baptist Church - 36 Nash Street

Season Dates: June 2nd to October 13th, 2026

Time: Tuesdays 4PM - 6PM

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Become a Vendor

The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor invites vendors to participate in the Fifth Annual Mrs. Frances Nash’s Garden Basket Farmers Market, a community-centered initiative rooted in history, health, and economic empowerment.

Vending opportunities are reserved for businesses offering fresh, locally produced, and consumable food products, including produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and agricultural items. In alignment with our mission to promote healthy living and food access, we are unable to accommodate vendors selling non-food items such as clothing, décor, or gifts for the 2026 season.

There is no fee to participate. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the 2026 Vendor Agreement and submit an application.

For questions or additional information, please contact:
pharris@michiganstreetbuffalo.org

2026 Market Agreement

Tabling Opportunities

The Corridor welcomes nonprofits, community organizations, and educational groups to engage with the public through tabling at our weekly farmers market.

This is an opportunity to connect with residents and visitors while supporting a space that celebrates Black history, wellness, and community resilience on Buffalo’s historic East Side. Organizations may register for one or multiple dates throughout the market season.

Please note: In 2026, participating groups are asked to provide their own tables, tents, and materials, as we are unable to supply additional equipment.

Support Mrs. Frances Nash’s Garden Basket

Mrs. Frances Nash’s Garden Basket Farmers Market is more than a marketplace—it is a continuation of a legacy rooted in nourishment, self-sufficiency, and community care.

Located in the heart of the historic Corridor, the market works to advance economic development, improve access to fresh foods, and address health disparities affecting Buffalo’s East Side. The market operates every Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, June through October, at: Nash House Museum (36 Nash Street)

Your support helps us:

Subsidize the cost of fresh food for families
Provide educational programming focused on nutrition and wellness
Sustain a vibrant, inclusive community gathering space

Donations of any amount directly contribute to the growth and success of this vital initiative.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Mrs. Frances Nash’s Garden Basket Farmers Market is more than a weekly market—it is a living expression of community history, health, and self-determination. Rooted in the legacy of Mrs. Frances Nash, whose original garden created a model for neighborhood nourishment and collective care, the market continues that vision by connecting residents to fresh food, local resources, and meaningful community engagement.

Located in the heart of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, the market supports food access, celebrates cultural traditions, and creates opportunities for residents, farmers, small businesses, and community organizations to gather in a space grounded in heritage and wellness.

Support the Market — Become a Sponsor

Community support helps sustain and grow Mrs. Frances Nash’s Garden Basket Farmers Market. Sponsorships help provide educational programming, youth engagement activities, wellness demonstrations, market operations, and resources that keep the market accessible to all.

We invite businesses, foundations, and community partners to invest in a market that nourishes both people and place. By becoming a sponsor, you support food justice, neighborhood revitalization, and the preservation of an important community legacy.

Sponsorship opportunities may support:

Fresh food access and nutrition programming
Youth gardening and educational activities
Community wellness workshops and demonstrations
Market-day programming and special events
Operational support for this free community resource

Join us in growing this work. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at (716) 322-1002 x102 or pharris@michiganstreetbuffalo.org.

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Get Involved

Community involvement is at the heart of everything we do at the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission.

We are currently seeking:

Volunteers to assist with market operations and food distribution
Community members interested in helping plan the 2026 market season
Individuals passionate about preserving and promoting Buffalo’s rich African American heritage

To get involved, please contact us at: 716-322-1002 x102 or pharris@michiganstreetbuffalo.org

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the summer—join us in making a lasting impact.

History of Mrs. Frances Nash

Mrs. Frances Nash, wife of Rev. J. Edward Nash, was a pioneer in community health and nutrition long before such efforts were widely recognized.

Inspired by health lectures she attended, Mrs. Nash became deeply knowledgeable about nutrition, vitamins, and balanced diets, advocating for healthier lifestyles within her community. In the 1940s, she cultivated a thriving vegetable garden behind her home—now the site of the Nash House Museum.

Her garden provided fresh, organically grown food to neighbors and friends, embodying the principles of self-reliance, generosity, and wellness.

Today, the farmers market proudly carries her legacy forward—continuing her mission to nourish both body and community.

Mrs. Frances Nash's Garden Basket Michigan Street Farmers Market