Since Summer has officially decided to join us, I thought it would be a good time to share with you another great way to embrace these warm mid-western months.
The Chicago area plays host each year to an amazing number of farmers markets. These markets bring in some of the best locally grown fruits, vegetables and other wonderful foods from farmers around the Chicago area. Almost every neighborhood has one, so most likely you can find one not too far from your very own home! Check this out, The 6 Most Popular Roof Types in Florida when you want to change your roofing style.
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Need another reason to head to the markets? Since we’re all trying to do our part for the environment, consider this:
- Non-local produce travels an average of 1500 miles, compared to 56 miles for local produce.
- Even broccoli (likely grown within 20 miles of your home), travels an average 1,800 miles to get to your local Supermarket.
- About 40% of our fruit is produced overseas.
- There is no/little packaging or refrigeration needed at Farmers Markets.
- At supermarkets, $.035 cents of each dollar actually goes to the farmer compared to $.80 – $.90 at Farmers Markets.
Join me in doing the right thing for our planet (and your appetite!) by heading out to one of these great local markets this weekend!
Mondays |
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| Loyola University Chicago Farmers Market | ||
| 6540 N. Sheridan Rd. | ||
| June 5–October 16, 3pm–7pm | ||
| (2:30pm–6:30 pm October dates) | ||
Tuesdays |
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| Downtown – Federal Plaza Farmers Market | Gary Comer Youth Center Farm Stand | |
| Adams St. & Dearborn Pkwy. | 7256 S. Chicago Ave. | |
| May 17–October 25, 7am–3pm | June 6–August 29, 3pm-6pm | |
| Lincoln Square Farmers Market | PCC Farmers Market | |
| 2301 W. Leland Ave. | 330 N. Lotus Ave. | |
| June 6–October 31, 7am–1pm | June 6–October 31, 12nn-5pm | |
| SOAR Farmers Market | Columbus Park Farmers Market | |
| MCA Plaza, 220 E. Chicago Ave. | 500 S. Central Ave. | |
| June 6–October 26, 7am-2pm | July 11–September 12, 2pm–7pm | |
| North Lawndale Market | ||
| 1420 S. Albany Ave. | ||
| September 5–October 31, 3pm-6pm | ||
Wednesdays |
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| Ravenswood Farmers Market | Green City Market–Lincoln Park | |
| 4900 N. Damen Ave. | 1817 N. Clark St. | |
| June 7–October 18, 4pm-8pm | May 10–October 25, 7am–1pm | |
| Andersonville Farmers Market | Gary Comer Youth Center Farm Stand | |
| 1500 W. Berwyn Ave. | 7256 S. Chicago Ave. | |
| May 10–October 18, 3pm–8pm (3–7 p.m. September & October dates) |
June 7–August 30, 3pm-6pm | |
| LaFollette Park Farmers Market | Pullman Farmers Market | |
| 1333 N. Laramie Ave. | 11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. | |
| July 12–September 13, 2pm–7pm | July 5–October 25, 7am–1pm | |
| Windy City Harvest Lawndale Market | Windy City Harvest Washington Park Market | |
| 3750 W. Ogden Ave. | 555 E. 51st St. | |
| June 14–October 11, 9am–1pm | June 14–October 11, 9am–1pm | |
| Roseland Market | ||
| 200 W. 109th St. | ||
| August 30–October 25, 2:30pm–5:30 pm | ||
Thursdays |
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| Daley Plaza Farmers Market | Hyde Park Farmers Market | |
| 50 W. Washington St. | 53rd St. & Harper Ct. | |
| May 11 – October 26, 7am-3pm | June 1–October 26, 7am–2pm | |
| Low-Line Farmers Market | Garfield Park Community Market | |
| 3411 N. Southport Ave. | 200 N. Kedzie Ave. | |
| June 1–October 26, 3pm–7:30pm | June 15, July 13, August 17 | |
| September 14 & October 19, 3pm–6pm | ||
| Lincoln Square Evening Farmers Market | Eli’s Cheesecake Farm Stand and Fresh Market | |
| 2301 W. Leland Ave. | 6701 W. Forrest Preserve Dr. | |
| June 8–October 26 (No market September 7), 4pm–8pm | June 15–August 24, 8am-1pm | |
| South Loop Farmers Market | Green City Market at the Park | |
| 1936 S. Michigan Ave. | 3637 N. Clark St. | |
| June 15–September 28, 4pm–8pm | June 15–October 26, 4pm–8pm | |
| Argyle Night Market | Wood Street Farm Stand | |
| Argyle St. btwn. Kenmore & Sheridan Rd. | 5814 S. Wood St. | |
| July 6–August 31, 5pm–9pm | April 20–October 25, 11am–3pm | |
| (1st & 3rd Thursday from June to October, market ends at 6 pm) | ||
| NEW Austin Market | ||
| 5900 W. Chicago Ave. | ||
| July 13–September 14, 2pm–7pm | ||
Fridays |
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| IMAN Fresh Beats and Eats Farmers Market | ||
| 2744 W. 63rd St. | ||
| May 19–October 20, 2pm-6pm | ||
Saturdays |
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| Cyrano’s Riverwalk Farmers Market | Division Street Market | |
| 233 E. South Riverwalk | 30 W. Division St. | |
| May 6–October 28, 8am–2pm | May 13–October 28; 7am–1pm | |
| Eden’s Place Farmers Market | Edgebrook Neighborhood Farmers Market | |
| 4911 S. Shields Ave. | 6525 N. Hiawatha Ave. | |
| June 3–October 14, 9am–1pm | June 17–September 30, 9am–1pm | |
| Edgewater Farmers Market | Englewood/Anchor House Market | |
| 5917 N. Broadway St. | 76th St. & Racine Ave. | |
| June 3–October 14, 8am–1pm | July 8–September 16; 10am–2pm | |
| 51st Street Community Market | Garfield Park Neighborhood Market | |
| 5100 S. Wood St. | 200 N. Kedzie Ave. | |
| June 17–October 14, 11am–2pm | June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9 & October 14, 10am–2pm | |
| Green City Market – Lincoln Park | Green City Market – West Loop | |
| 1817 N. Clark St. | 115 S. Sangamon St. | |
| May 6–October 28, 7am–1pm | June 3–October 28, 8am–1pm | |
| Healthy Food Hub at The Quarry Center | Horner Park Farmers Market | |
| 2423 E. 75th St. | 2741 W. Montrose Ave. | |
| Year-round, 11am-3pm | June 3–October 14, 9am–1pm | |
| Lincoln Park Farmers Market | Northcenter Farmers Market | |
| 700 W. Armitage Ave. | 4100 N. Damen Ave. | |
| June 3–October 28; 7am–1pm | June 3–October 28 (No market June 10), 7am–1 pm | |
| PCC Farmers Market | Plant Chicago Farmers Market | |
| 330 N. Lotus Ave. | 1400 W 46th St. | |
| June 17–October 21 (3rd Saturdays), 10am–2pm | June 3–September 16, 10am–2pm | |
| Printers Row Market | 61st Street Farmers Market | |
| 800 S. Dearborn St. | 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. | |
| June 17–October 28, 7am–1pm | May 13–December 16, 9am–2pm | |
| Trinity Hospital Famers Market | West Humboldt Park Farmers Market | |
| 500 95th St. | 3601 W. Chicago Ave. | |
| July 8–September 30, 8am–1pm | June 24–October 7, 10am–2pm | |
Sundays |
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| Maxwell Street Market | NEW Bronzeville Market | |
| 800 S. Desplaines St. | 4700 S. King Dr. | |
| year-round; 7am–3pm | July 9–September 17,10am–2pm | |
| 95th Street Farmers Market | Glenwood Sunday Market | |
| 1820 95th St. | 1400 W. Morse Ave. | |
| May 7–October 29, 7am–1pm | June 4–October 29, 9am–2pm | |
| Independence Park Farmers Market | Jefferson Park Sunday Market | |
| 3945 N. Springfield Ave. | 4820 N. Long Ave. | |
| June 11–October 22, 9am–1pm | June 11–October 22 (2nd & 4th sundays), 9:30am–1:30pm | |
| Logan Square Farmers Market | McKinley Park Farmers Market | |
| 3107 W. Logan Blvd. | 3700 S. Archer Ave. | |
| May 14–October 29, 10am–3pm | June 4–September 24, 10am–2pm | |
| Pilsen Community Market | Portage Park Farmers Market | |
| 1800 S. Halsted St. | 5400 W. Irving Park Rd. | |
| May 28–October 29, 9am–2pm | June 4–October 1 (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays), 10am–2pm | |
| South Shore Farmers Market | Sunday City Market | |
| 79th & South Shore Drive | 1000 W. 35th St. | |
| June 11–October 8, 12nn–5pm | July 9–September 10, 8am–2pm | |
| Wicker Park Farmers Market | ||
| 1425 N. Damen Ave. | ||
| June 4–October 29, 8am–2pm |
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