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. We have color coded the tacks based on which day(s) they are open.

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:

Austin

Academy Parking Lot at Madison St. and Central Ave.

7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 10 - October 16

Bridgeport

35th St. and Wallace

7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 12 0 October 16

Division St.

50 W. Division

7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

May 15 - October 30

Englewood

62nd St. and S. Lowe

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 24 - November 25

Fuller Park

Eden Place Farmers Market

43rd Place & Shields Ave

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 5 - October 9

Green City Market
South end of Lincoln Park
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

May 12 - October 30

Lakeview
Nettlehorst French Market
Broadway & Melrose
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

April 24 - October 30

Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park High School
Armitage & Orchard
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

May 15 - October 30

Northcenter Town Square
4100 N. Damen
Opens June 13
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 19 - October 30

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.

Portage Park

Berteau & Long

Every Other Sunday

June 6 - October 31

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Printer's Row
Polk & Dearborn
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 12 - October 16

Southport Green Market
Blaine School 1420 W. Grace
7 a.m. - a p.m.

June 12 - October 9

61st Street Market
6100 S. Blackstone
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 15 - October 30

Sundays:

Ashburn
Marquette Park 67th & Kedzie
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 27 - October 17

Beverly
9500 S. Longwood
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

May 16 - October 24

Glenwood Sunday Market

Glenwood & Morse

9 a.m - 2 p.m.

June 6 - October 17

Logan Square
3107 W. Logan Sq.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 6 - October 31

Old Town
See Saturday listing

Pilsen Community Market
1800 S. Halsted
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 13 - October 31

Wicker Park/Bucktown
1500 N. Damen
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 6 - October 24

Tuesdays:

Federal Plaza
Adams & Dearborn
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

May 11 - October 26

Lincoln Square
4700 N. Lincoln
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 8 - October 26

Prudential Plaza
Lake & Beaudien Ct
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 8 - October 26

Streeterville/Museum of Contemporary Art
MCA Plaza/Chicago & Mies van der Rohe Way
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 8 - October 26

Wednesdays:

Andersonville
Berwyn & Clark
3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

June 23 - October 6

Gately/Pullman
Arcade Park/11100 S. Cottage Grove
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 23 - October 13

Green City Market
see Saturday listing

South Shore
South Shore Bank/70th & Jeffrey
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 9 - October 27

Thursdays:

Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

May 13 - October 14

Dunning - Eli's Cheesecake/Wright College
Eli's Cheesecake Parking Lot
Montrose & Forest Preserve
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 17 - October 28

Erie St.
500 W. Erie

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 6 - October 10

Sears (Willis) Tower
233 S. Wacker
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 17 - October 28

Uptown 

Weiss Memorial Hospital at 4646 N. Marine Dr.

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 24 - October 14

Fridays:

Farmer Friday Market at Uncommon Ground
1401 W. Devon
Opens June 5
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday - Saturdays:

Chicago's Downtown Farm Stand

66 E. Randolph

Monday-Friday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Chicago French Market

131 N. Clinton St.

Monday-Friday - 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Individual vendor times may vary but all will be open by 10 a.m.

Year-round (indoor)

 

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