Each summer the Chicago area plays host to an amazing number of farmers markets. These markets bring in the best locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other wonderful foods from farmers around the Chicago area. Almost every neighborhood has one, so you can most likely find one not too far from home starting this month.
Since we’re all trying to do our part for the environment, here are some other reasons to shop at your local farmer’s market:
- Non-local produce travels an average of 1500 miles, compared to 56 miles for local.
- Broccoli travels an average 1,800 miles, but probably grown within 20 miles of Chicago.
- 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 summer!
Mondays
Edgewater Farmers Market
5917 N. Broadway
June 5 – September 25, 3–7pm
Tuesdays
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
Located in the municipal parking lot at N. Lincoln Ave. and W. Leland Ave. Adjacent to the CTA Western Brown Line.
May 2 – November 21 (no market on July 4), 7am–12pm
SOAR Farmers Market at MCA
220 E. Chicago Ave.
June 8 – October 31, 7am–2pm
The Farmer at The Green
320 S. Canal St.
May 2 – October 24, 3–7pm
Wednesdays
Andersonville Farmers Market
1500 W. Catalpa Ave.
May 10 – October 18, 3-7pm
Green City Market Lincoln Park
1817 N. Clark St.
May 3 – October 25, 7am-1pm
Pullman City Market
11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
July 5 – October 25, 7am–1pm
Ravenswood Farmers Market
4900 N. Damen Ave.
June 14 – October 11 (no market July 4), 4-8pm
Uptown Farmers Market
1244-1320 W. Sunnyside Ave.
May 3 – November 1, 2:30-7pm
Thursdays
Austin Town Hall City Market
5610 W. Lake St.
June 8 – October 26, 1–6pm
Daley Plaza City Market
50 W. Washington St.
May 11 – October 26, 7am–2pm
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
Located in the municipal parking lot at N. Lincoln Ave. and W. Leland Ave. Adjacent to the CTA Western Brown Line.
May 4 – October 26 (no market on September 7), 3–7pm
PCC Austin Farm Stand
330 N. Lotus Ave.
June 1 – October 26, 10am–12pm
South Loop Grant Park
1201 S. Michigan Ave.
June 1 – September 17, 4–8pm
Fridays
Olive Harvey College Market
10001 S. Woodlawn Ave.
June 2 – September 22, 11am–3pm
Saturdays
Division Street City Market
100 W. Division St.
May 6 – October 28, 7am–12pm
Everyday Edgebrook Farmers Market
6525-6540 N. Hiawatha Ave.
July 1 – September 23 (every other saturday), 9am–1pm
Green City Market Lincoln Park
1817 N. Clark St.
April 1 – November 18, 7am-1pm
Green City Market West Loop
115 S. Sangamon St.
May 6 – November 18, 8am-1pm
Illinois Tech Farmer’s Market
3421-3459 S. State St.
May 20 – October 21, 10am–1pm
Mercado de Colores
Manuel Perez Memorial Plaza, 4345 W. 26th St.
June 3 – October 7, 11am–3pm
Nettelhorst French Market
3252 N. Broadway
April 15 – October 28, 8am–2pm
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market
2001 N. Orchard St.
April 29 – November 18, 7am–1pm
West Humboldt Park City Market
in partnership with NHS Chicago
3601 W. Chicago Ave.
June 3 – October 7, 10am–2pm
Sundays
Bronzeville City Market
4700 S. King Dr.
July 9 – October 15, 10am–2pm
Glenwood Sunday Market
6900-7000 N. Glenwood Ave.
June 4 – October 29 (no market on June 25 and August 20), 9am–2pm
Jefferson Park Sunday Market
4818 N. Long Ave.
Second and Fourth Sundays: June 11 – October 22
June 11 & 25 / July 9 & 23 / August 13 & 27 / September 10 & 24 / October 8 & 22, 9:30am–1:30pm
Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
May 28 – October 29, 9am–3pm
Northwest Side Farmers Market
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.
May 21 / July 2 / September 3 / October 15 & 29, 9:30am–1:30pm
Portage Park Farmers Market
4000-4100 N. Long Ave.
June 4 & 18 / July 16 & 30 / August 6 & 20 / September 3 & 17 / October 1, 10am-2pm
Roscoe Village Farmers Market
3149 N. Wolcott Ave.
June 11 – October 8, 8am–12pm
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