Chicago farmers market guide
Our Chicago farmers market guide covers where to get fruit, flowers, sweets and veggies all across the city
Whether you're an aspiring locavore or just want some delicious chocolate truffles, you can't pass up Chicago farmers markets, which span from Uptown to Lincoln Park and beyond. Many Chicago restaurants source their ingredients from the markets, so you'll recognize some vendors and spot chefs out and about. Here's our guide to where you can buy local produce this summer, broken down by day of the week.
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Sunday farmers markets
Beverly Farmers Market
The Beverly Farmers Market is open from 7am-1pm on Sundays from May 8-October 30.
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Bronzeville Community Market
Bronzeville Community Market runs from 10am-1pm on Sundays. Exact dates are TBD.
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Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market
The Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market runs 9am–2pm on Sundays from June 5–October 30.
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IMAN Fresh Beats and Eats Farmers Market
The IMAN Fresh Beats and Eats Farmers Market is open from 10am-2pm on Sundays from May 22-October 30.
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Logan Square Farmers Market
Located along the neighborhood's historic boulevard, the Logan Square Farmers Market occurs on 10am-3pm every Sunday from May 15–October 25. The market draws vendors from Wisconsin, Michigan and southern Illinois, featuring plenty of seasonal produce, farm-raised meats and fresh baked goods. Arrive early to beat the crowds, grab your groceries and enjoy a meal from Chicago Diner, Spencer's Jolly Posh or Gayle's Best Ever Grilled Cheese.
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Jefferson Park Farmers Market
The Jefferson Park Farmers Market runs from 10am-3pm on Sundays from May 15–October 30.
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Pilsen Community Farmers Market
The Pilsen Community Farmers Market runs Sundays from 9am–2pm from May 29-October 30.
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Portage Park Farmers Market
The Wicker Park Farmers Market is held from 8am-2pm on Sundays from June 12–October 30.
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South Shore Farmers Market Rainbow Beach Park
The South Shore Farmers Market Rainbow Beach Park runs from 12-5pm on Sundays from June 19–August 21.
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Wicker Park Farmers Market
Each Sunday, a small horde of farmers, vendors and shoppers descend on Wicker Park for the neighborhood's farmers' market, which features fresh regional goods. The market typically begins in May and ends sometime in October when the chill of fall begins to set in. The Wicker Park Farmers' Market is held 8am-2pm on Sundays from June 12-October 30.
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Loyola Farmers Market
The Loyola Farmers Market is held from 3-7pm on Mondays from June 6-September 19. Additionally, the market is open from 2:30-6:30pm on Mondays from September 26-October 10.
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Columbus Park Farmers Market
The Columbus Park Farmers Market is held 2–7pm Tuesdays from June 28–September 27.
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Federal Plaza Farmers Market
The Federal Plaza Farmers Market runs 7am–3pm Tuesdays from May 17–October 25.
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Lincoln Square Farmers Market
The Lincoln Square Farmers Market is held 7am–1pm Tuesdays from June 7–October 25.
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Andersonville Farmers Market
The Andersonville Farmers Market is held 3–8pm on Wednesdays from May 18–September 7. Hours are 3–7pm from September 12–October 12.
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Green City Market
The largest farmers' market in Chicago, Green City Market is held 7am–1pm on boths Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 7–October 29 in Lincoln Park. The market is held 7am–1pm on Saturdays from June 4–October 29 at the Fulton location. During the indoor season, you can find the Green City Market at the Peggy Notebaert Museum on Saturdays from November through April. Vendors include Ellis Farms, Nordic Creamery and Mint Creek Farm. Plus, there are chef demos, workshops and more.
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La Follette Park Farmers Market
The La Follette Park Farmers Market is held 2–7pm on Wednesdays from June 29–September 28.
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Lawndale Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Market
The Lawndale Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Market runs 9am–1pm every Wednesday from July 6–October 5.
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Pullman Farmers Market
The Pullman Farmers' Market is held 9am–1pm on Wednesdays from July 6–October 26.
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Seaway Bank Farmers Market
The Seaway Bank Farmers Market is held 9am–2pm on Wednesdays from July 20–September 21.
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Urban Islander Farmers Markets
The Urban Islander Farmers Markets is held 3pm–8pm every Wednesday and Thursday from May 14–October 1.
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Washington Park Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Market
The Washington Park Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Market runs 9am–1pm every Wednesday from July 6–October 5.
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Wood Street Farm Stand
Wood Street Farm Stand is open 11am–3pm on Wednesdays from May through October.
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Argyle Night Market
The Argyle Night Market runs 5–9pm on Thursday evenings from July 7–August 25. It includes farm vendors and stalls featuring Argyle Street restaurants.
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Austin Town Hall Farmers Market
The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market is held 2–7pm every Thursday from July 30–September 29. LINK cards accepted.
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Daley Plaza Farmers' Market
The Daley Plaza Farmers' Market runs 7am–3pm every Thursday from May 12–October 27.
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Garfield Park Community Market
The Garfield Park Neighborhood Farmers' Market is held 10am–1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Hyde Park Farmers' Market
The Hyde Park Farmers Market runs 7am–1pm Thursdays from June 2–October 27.
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Lincoln Square Thursday Evening Farmers Market
The Lincoln Square Thursday Evening Farmers' Market is held from 4–8pm from June 4–October 29.
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Southport Low-Line Farmers Market
The Low-Line Market is held Thursdays from 3–8pm from June 2–September 1 and from 3pm–7pm from September 8–October 13.
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South Loop Farmers Market
The new farmers market at Second Presbyterian Church runs 4–8pm Thursdays from June 16–October.
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Uptown Farmers Market
The Uptown Farmers' Market is held 7am–1pm every Thursday from June through October.
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Urban Islander Farmers Market
The Urban Islander Farmers Markets is held 3pm–8pm every Thursday from May 14–October 1.
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61st Street Farmers Market
The 61st Street Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9am–2pm from May 14–October 29.
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Division Street Farmers Market
The Division Street Farmers Market is held 7am–1pm each Saturday from May 14–October 29.
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Edgewater Farmers Market
The Edgewater Farmers Market runs from 8am–1pm on Saturdays from June 11–August 20. Vendors include Stamper Cheese, La Boulangerie and Lehman's Orchard.
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Englewood/Anchor House Farmers Market
The Englewood/Anchor House Farmers Market is held 8am–1pm on Saturdays from June 25–October 1.
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Garfield Park Community Market
The Garfield Park Neighborhood Farmers' Market is held 10am–1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Green City Market
The largest farmers' market in Chicago, Green City Market is held 7am–1pm on boths Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 7–October 29 in Lincoln Park.
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Green City Market Fulton
Green City Market at the Fulton location runs 7am–1pm on Saturdays from June 4–October 29.
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Healthy Food Hub at South Shore Good Foods Market
The Healthy Food Hub at South Shore Good Foods Market operates from 11am–4pm year-round.
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Horner Park Farmers Market
The Horner Park Farmers Market is held 9am–1pm on Saturdays from June 4–October 1.
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Lincoln Park Farmers Market
The Lincoln Park Farmers market runs 7am–1pm on Saturdays from June 18–October 29.
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What happened to the Nettelhorst French Market on Saturdays?
You missed the SOAR Farmers Market in the MCA Chicago Plaza. It is every Tuesday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, starting June 7. http://soarfarmersmarket.com/
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Don't forget the Morton Grove Farmers' Market! 6210 Dempster St. in Morton Grove. Saturday mornings from 8 am - 12 pm. June 6 - October 17th. http://mgfarmersmarket.com/
Wrong info for South Shore mrkt. Address is 79th and South Shore Drive which the map shows. Pls correct