It's mid-spring and farmers markets are starting to crop up around the Chicagoland area. While some may not be open yet, by mid-June most markets will be in full swing for shoppers who are looking for fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.
These days, many markets offer much more than leafy greens: meats, eggs and cheeses, flowers and baked goods, as well as honey, artisanal pastas and even homemade salsas and sauces. The markets are also a great way to support local, sustainable agriculture. Besides, there's something enriching about meeting the people who actually grow the food you bring home to your family.
View Farmer's Markets in Chicagoland in a larger map
You can check out a specific farmer's market location by clicking on a tack on the map above. While these markets are only in Chicago proper, we have a similar listing for the suburbs. Here's a full listing of the Chicago markets:
Saturdays:
Green City Market
South end of Lincoln Park
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lakeview
Nettlehorst French Market
Broadway & Melrose
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park High School
Armitage & Orchard
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Northcenter Town Square
4100 N. Damen
Opens June 13
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Old Town
Leeway Room
855 W. Blackhawk
Begins July 11, 12
Second weekend of every month
Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Printer's Row
Polk & Dearborn
Opens June 13
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Southport Green Market
Blaine School 1420 W. Grace
Opens June 13
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
61st Street Market
6100 S. Blackstone
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sundays:
Ashburn
Marquette Park 67th & Kedzie
Opens June 28
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Beverly
9500 S. Longwood
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bronzeville 4400 S. Cottage Grove
Opens June 6
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Erie Street
500 W. Erie
Opens June 21
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Logan Square
3107 W. Logan Sq.
Opens June 7
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Old Town
See Saturday listing
Pilsen Community Market
1800 S. Halsted
Opens June 14
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wicker Park/Bucktown
1500 N. Damen
Opens June 7
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays:
Federal Plaza
Adams & Dearborn
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lincoln Square
4700 N. Lincoln
Opens June 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Prudential Plaza
Lake & Beaudien Ct
Opens June 7
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Streeterville/Museum of Contemporary Art
MCA Plaza/Chicago & Mies van der Rohe Way
Opens June 9
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Andersonville
Berwyn & Clark
Opens June 24
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Gately/Pullman
Arcade Park/11100 S. Cottage Grove
Opens June 10
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Green City Market
see Saturday listing
South Shore
South Shore Bank/70th & Jeffrey
Opens June 10
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays:
Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dunning - Eli's Cheesecake/Wright College
Eli's Cheesecake Parking Lot
Montrose & Forest Preserve
Opens June 18
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sears (Willis) Tower
233 S. Wacker
Opens June 14
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fridays:
Farmer Friday Market at Uncommon Ground
1401 W. Devon
Opens June 5
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Dates and times could vary. For more information contact the following Web sites:
www.localharvest.org
www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Note: A Fresh Squeeze thanks Edible Chicago for compiling the comprehensive list.
