We wait all year for it, and the time is finally upon us to scoop up all the local, seasonal produce we can from our locals farmers markets. The days of mingling, sampling, and lingering at the market might be gone for now, as many have pandemic safety protocols in place such as social distancing, face mask requirements, and one-way foot traffic. But shoppers will still find bountiful choices at their local markets. So grab your mask and a reusable bag and head out to your local farmers marker. Here’s a selection of our favorites.
City
Andersonville Farmers Market
- Catalpa Ave. between Clark and Ashland
- May 12 to Oct. 20
- Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m.
City Market at Daley Plaza
- 50 W. Washington St.
- May 27 to Sept. 30
- Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Division Street City Market
- 100 W. Division St.
- May 15 to Oct. 30
- Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Green City Market — Lincoln Park
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- 1817 N. Clark Street
- May 5 to Oct. 30
- Saturdays and Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Green City Market — West Loop
- 115 S. Sangamon St.
- June 5 to October 30
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jefferson Park Sunday Market
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- 4626 N. Knox Ave.
- June 13 to Oct. 24
- 2nd and 4th Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
- 2309 W. Leland Ave.
- May 4 to Nov. 23
- Tuesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (7 to 7:30 is open to senior citizens and those who are immunocompromised) and Thursdays (May 6 to Oct. 28) from 3 to 7 p.m.
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
- 2001 N. Orchard St.
- May 1 to Nov. 20
- Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Low-Line Market — Lakeview
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- Southport CTA Station
- June 3 to Oct. 28
- Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m. (3 to 7 p.m. in Sept. and Oct.)
Wicker Park Farmers Market
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- 1425 N. Damen Ave.
- May 16 to Oct. 31
- Sundays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Suburbs
Barrington Farmers Market
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- Park Ave. and Cook St.
- June 17 to Oct. 21
- Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market
- Route 83, between Deefield Pkwy. and Buffalo Grove Road
- June 13 to Oct. 10
- Sundays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Deerfield Farmers Market
- Park Ave. between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel Ave.
- June 12 to Oct. 9
- Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market
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- University Ave. at Oak St.
- May 1 to Nov. 6
- Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Shopping is open from 7 to 7:30 a.m. for senior citizens and shoppers with disabilities).
Glencoe Farmers Market
- 675 Village Court
- June 10 – Sept. 30
- Thursdays, 3:30-7:30pm
Glenview Farmers Market
- Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd.
- June 19 to Oct. 23
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market
- Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave
- July 7 to Sept. 22
- Wednesdays, 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Hinsdale Farmers Market
- Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave.
- May 31 to Oct. 25
- Mondays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lake Bluff Farmers Market
- Village Green, intersection of Sheridan Rd. and E. Scranton Ave.
- June 4 to Oct. 8
- Fridays, 7 a.m. to 1 noon
Libertyville Farmers Market
- Cook Park on N. Milwaukee Ave.
- June 3 to Oct. 21
- Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Northbrook Farmers Market
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- Meadow Plaza Parking lot, intersection of Cherry & Meadow
- June 16 to Oct. 13
- Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Park Ridge Farmers Market
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- 15 Prairie Avenue (intersection of Prairie Ave. and Main St.)
- May 29 to Oct. 30
- Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ravinia Farmers Market
- On Dean Avenue at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave.
- June 2 to Oct. 27
- Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wilmette French Market
- East of Wilmette Train Station, 722 Green Bay Road
- April 17 to Oct. 30
- Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (The first hour is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions).
Winnetka Farmers Market
- Winnetka Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road
- June 5 to Oct. 30
- Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Alicia Fabbre is a Chicago-area freelance writer. Her work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun and Daily Southtown. She lives in the suburbs with her husband and their twin teenagers. When she’s not working, she enjoys bike riding or walking the trails at her local forest preserve, cheering on her student athletes and family game nights.
