Illinois Farmers Market Guide 2021

ILLINOIS — Few things bring residents together in a community quite like a farmers market. As spring will soon turn into summer, many have opened and will continue to operate on a weekly basis through the fall.

People gravitate to them for any number of reasons. Maybe they're looking for some fresh produce and meats for a planned family barbecue later that day. Supporting a local farm or business might be why someone is spending their morning or afternoon there. It could also be they want to walk and talk with friends over a hot cup of coffee while checking out what's for sale.

As Illinois continues to open up with fewer coronavirus-related restrictions, farmers markets will again be a popular option for those looking for something to do. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the pandemic brought new challenges to food security and that having access to healthy food options "are an important part of overall physical and mental health" during this time.

The CDC states that outdoor farmers markets are a "lower risk shopping option" that benefits both shoppers and the community. Guidelines include mask-wearing, social distancing, and maintaining good hygiene.

Check out our guide to some popular farmers markets in Patch's coverage area for 2021. With hundreds and hundreds of farmers markets across the state, we admit that we may not have your favorite one listed, so just let us know in the comments section or email eric.degrechie@patch.com and we'll add it. Enjoy the markets!

COOK COUNTY

• Arlington Heights Farmers Market, 110 W Fremont St., Arlington Heights. The market opened May 15 and will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 16.
• Schaumburg Farmers Market, Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot, 190 S Roselle Road, Schaumburg. The market returns June 4 and runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m every Friday through Oct. 29.
• Palatine Farmers Market, Palatine Train Station, Smith and Wood Streets, Palatine. The market opened on May 1 and will be held 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.
• Elk Grove Farmers Market, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. The market returns after being canceled last season. It runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday beginning June 5 through mid-October.
• Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market, southeast corner of Northwest Highway and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. The market returns June 6 and runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday.
• Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. The market returns June 13 and runs 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Sunday.
• Deerfield Farmers Market, Park Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue, Deerfield. The market returns June 12 and runs from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 9.
• Glenview Farmers Market, Historic Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview. The market returns June 19 and runs from 8 a.m.to noon every Saturday through Oct. 24.
• Northbrook Farmers Market, Meadow Plaza parking lot, Cherry and Meadow, Northbrook. The market returns June 16 and runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 13.
• La Grange Farmers Market, Harris Avenue, near Village Hall, every Thursday from May to October.
• French Market in Western Springs, Hillgrove Avenue in front of the historic water tower, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday from May to October.
• Oak Lawn Farmers Market, 9446 W. 95th St. Opens June 9 and runs 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 27. No market on Sept. 8.
• Evergreen Park Farmers Market, Yukich Fields, 89th Street and Kedzie Avenue. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 28.
• Palos Heights Farmers Market, Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 S. Harlem Ave., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 18.
• 95th Street Farmers Market, Rock Island-Metra Lot, 95th Street and Longwood Drive, Chicago, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Nov. 26.
• Tinley Park Farmer's Market, 173rd Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. Runs June 5 -Oct. 9 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Orland Park’s Market at the Park, Located at Crescent Park, Market in the Park will run every Thursday from June 3 to Aug. 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Downtown Evanston Farmers Market, 1800 Maple Ave., Evanston. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m every Saturday through Nov. 6.
• Wilmette French Market, 722 Green Bay Road, Wilmette. Open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 30.
• The Winnetka Farmers Market, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. Open 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday starting June 5 through Oct. 30.
• Brookfield Farmers Market, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday starting June 5 through Oct. 16.
• Park Ridge Farmers Market, 15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge. Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through the end of October.
• Nettlehorst French Market, 3252 N Broadway, Chicago. Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturdays through October.
• Morton Grove French Market, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays starting June 12 through Oct. 30.
• Gallagher Way French Market, next to Wrigley Field, 365 N Clark St., Chicago. Open Thursdays 5 to 9 p.m. on July 15, July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Aug. 26, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23 and Sept. 30.
• Park Forest Farmers Market, 152 Main St., Park Forest. Open 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 30.
• Hyde Park Farmers Market, Harper Court, Chicago. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Sundays starting June 13 through Sept. 26.

DUPAGE COUNTY

• Downers Grove Farmers Market, Downers Grove Main Street Station, 5001 Main St., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 16
• Wheaton French Market, intersection of Reber Street and Liberty Drive, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 27
• Elmhurst Farmers Market, York and Vallette Business District, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday from June to October.
• Hinsdale Farmers Market, Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday May 31 to Oct. 25.
• Naperville Farmers Market, 200 E. 5th Ave., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 5 through October
• Lisle French Market, PrairieWalk Pond, Lincoln Avenue, just south of Ogden Avenue; Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 16
• Aurora Farmers Market - Downtown, 65 Water St., Aurora. Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m every Saturday starting June 12 through Oct. 16.
• Clarendon Hills Farmers Market, Village Hall, 1 N Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through October.
• Glen Ellyn French Market, Metra Parking Lot, 449 N Main St., Glen Ellyn. Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 17.
• 95th Street Farmers Market, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville. Open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday starting June 3 through Sept. 30.
• Winfield Farmers Market, 27 w 171 Geneva Road, Winfield. Open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays starting June 2 through October.

KANE COUNTY

• Downtown Elgin Farmers Market, Spring Street between Chicago and Fulton streets, Elgin. The market returns on Friday, June 4, and runs every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. through mid-October.
• Geneva French Market, Metra, 359 Crescent Place, Geneva. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 14.

LAKE COUNTY

• Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. The market returns June 13 and runs 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Sunday.
• Deerfield Farmers Market, Park Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Avenue, Deerfield. The market returns June 12 and runs from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 9.
• Ravinia Farmers Market, Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. The market returns June 2 and runs from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 27.
• Grayslake Farmers Market, corner of Center and Whitney streets, Grayslake. The market returns on June 2 and runs from 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 22.
• Libertyville Farmers Market, Cook Park and West Church Street, Libertyville. The market returns on Thursday, June 3, and runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 21.
• Vernon Hills Park District Farmers Market, south end of Century Park, Lakeview and Hawthorn parkways, Vernon Hills. The market returns on June 17 and runs from 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 14.
• Barrington Farmers Market, Park Avenue and Cook Street, Barrington. The market returns on June 17 and runs every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.through Oct. 21.
• Lake Zurich Farmers Market, Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. The market returns on June 4 and runs every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. through Sept. 10.
• Lake Bluff Farmers Market, Village Green, Lake Bluff. Open 7 a.m. to noon every Friday starting June 4 through Oct. 8.
• Mundelein Farmers Market, 10 W Park St., Mundelein. Open 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays starting June 18 through Oct. 15.

MCHENRY COUNTY

• Crystal Lake Farmers Market, Depot Park, downtown Crystal Lake next to the Metra station. The market returns on Saturday, June 5, and runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 25.
• Cary Farmers Market, 100 West Main St., Cary. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday in June through September.
• Dole Mansion Open Air Farmers Market, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. The market gets underway on June 6 and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 26.
• Downtown Algonquin Pop-Up Farmers Market, Riverbottom Ice Cream Company, Main and Washington streets, Algonquin. The market is underway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 31.
• Woodstock Farmers Market, Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. The popular farmers market is currently open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with plans to run through October. The Tuesday market starts June 1 and runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September.
• Huntley Farmers Market, Town Square, Coral and Church streets, Huntley. Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday.

WILL COUNTY

• Joliet Community Market, downtown Joliet noon to 5 p.m. on June 6, June 13, June 19 and June 27. It’s at Van Buren Plaza in front of the Rialto theater, 102 N. Chicago St.
• Frankfort County Market, downtown Frankfort at Breidert Green and 1 N. White parking lots. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 24.
• Market in the Glen, Heritage Park, 14240 W. 151st St., in Homer Glen. 3 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays through Sept. 16.
• Market at the Square, Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St., in Lockport. Starting June 7 and runs from 4 to 8 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 30.
• Plainfield Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays June 6 to Sept. 12 in the parking lot at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St.
• Summer Street Market at the Promenade Bolingbrook, 641 E. Bougton Road, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, June 3 to Aug. 26.
• Oswego Country Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 6 to Sept. 26 in downtown Oswego, 15 Main St.