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 produce.
- Broccoli travels an average of 1,800 miles but is probably grown within 20 miles of Chicago.
- About 40% of our fruit is produced overseas.
- There is no/little packaging or refrigeration needed at Farmer's Markets.
- At supermarkets, $.035 of each dollar 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 Monday Market (L)
5917 N. Broadway
June 6 – August 29, 3–7pm
June 6 – August 29, 3–7pm
Tuesdays
Gary Comer Youth Center Market (L)
7230 S. South Chicago Ave.
June 21 – October 28, 3–6pm
www.garycomeryouthcenter.org/services/farmers-market
June 21 – October 28, 3–6pm
www.garycomeryouthcenter.org/services/farmers-market
Lincoln Square Farmers Market (L, Starting 6/7)
Low-Line Market (L)
3400-3458 N. Southport Ave.
June 7 – October 11, 3–7pm
June 7 – October 11, 3–7pm
SOAR Farmers Market
Wednesdays
Andersonville Farmers Market (L)
Garfield Ridge Farmers Market
Green City Market (L)
Pullman City Market (L)
11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
July 6 – October 26, 7am–1pm
July 6 – October 26, 7am–1pm
Uptown Farmers Market (L)
Thursdays
Amita Saints Mary and Elizabeth West Town Health Farmers Market (L)
Austin Town Hall City Market (L)
5610 W. Lake St.
June 9 – October 27, 1–6pm
June 9 – October 27, 1–6pm
Daley Plaza City Market (L)
50 W. Washington St.
May 12 – October 27, 7am–2pm
May 12 – October 27, 7am–2pm
Growing Home Farmstand (L)
Lincoln Square Farmers Market (L, Starting 6/7)
PCC Austin Farmers Market (L)
South Loop Farmers Market Grant Park
Fridays
Back of the Yards Farmers Market (L)
Gary Comer Youth Center Market (L)
7230 S. South Chicago Ave.
June 21 – October 28, 3–6pm
www.garycomeryouthcenter.org/services/farmers-market
June 21 – October 28, 3–6pm
www.garycomeryouthcenter.org/services/farmers-market
Saturdays
61st Street Farmers Market (L)
Division Street City Market (L)
100 W. Division St.
May 7 – October 29, 7am–12pm
May 7 – October 29, 7am–12pm
Edgebrook Farmers Market
6525-6540 N. Hiawatha Ave.
July 2 – September 24, 9am–1pm
July 2 – September 24, 9am–1pm
First Fruits Farmers Market
at Amazing Life Christian Center
7933-7957 S. Halsted St. / 7936-7958 S. Emerald Ave.
May 7 – October 29, 8:30am–12pm
7933-7957 S. Halsted St. / 7936-7958 S. Emerald Ave.
May 7 – October 29, 8:30am–12pm
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market (L)
at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie
2nd and 4th Saturdays: June 11, 25 / July 9, 23 / August 13, 27 / September 10, 24 / October 8, 22, 10am-2pm
www.gpcommunitycouncil.org/programs/neighborhood-market
2nd and 4th Saturdays: June 11, 25 / July 9, 23 / August 13, 27 / September 10, 24 / October 8, 22, 10am-2pm
www.gpcommunitycouncil.org/programs/neighborhood-market
Green City Market (L)
Green City West Loop (L)
Horner Park Farmers Market
Mercado de Colores (L)
Manuel Perez Memorial Plaza, 4345 W. 26th St.
June 4 – October 1, 11am–3pm
June 4 – October 1, 11am–3pm
Nettelhorst French Market
Northcenter Farmers Market (L)
4100 N. Damen Ave.
June 4 – October 29, 8am-1pm
https://www.northcenterchamber.com/northcenter-farmers-market
June 4 – October 29, 8am-1pm
https://www.northcenterchamber.com/northcenter-farmers-market
Plant Chicago Farmers Market (L)
4430 S. Marshfield Ave. at Davis Square Park
June 4 – November 5, 11am-3pm
plantchicago.org/farmers-market/
June 4 – November 5, 11am-3pm
plantchicago.org/farmers-market/
South Loop Printers Row Farmers Market
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market
2001 N. Orchard St.
April 30 – November 19, 7am–1pm
April 30 – November 19, 7am–1pm
West Humboldt Park City Market (L)
in partnership with NHS Chicago
3601 W. Chicago Ave.
June 4 – October 1, 10am–2pm
3601 W. Chicago Ave.
June 4 – October 1, 10am–2pm
Sundays
95th Street Farmers Market
Bronzeville City Market (L)
4700 S. King Dr.
July 10 – October 16, 10am–2pm
July 10 – October 16, 10am–2pm
Glenwood Sunday Market (L)
6900-7000 N. Glenwood Ave.
June 5 – October 23 (no market 6/26 or 8/21), 9am-2pm
https://www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org/
June 5 – October 23 (no market 6/26 or 8/21), 9am-2pm
https://www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org/
Hyde Park Farmers Market (L)
Jefferson Park Sunday Market
4818 N. Long Ave.
June 12 – October 23 (2nd and 4th Sunday of each month), 9:30am-1:30pm
jeffersonparksundaymarket.com/
June 12 – October 23 (2nd and 4th Sunday of each month), 9:30am-1:30pm
jeffersonparksundaymarket.com/
Logan Square Farmers Market (L)
Maxwell Street Market (L – June – Sept only)
800 S. Desplaines St.
April 3 – December 18, 9am–3pm
April 3 – December 18, 9am–3pm
Mercado Raices del Sur (L)
2537 W. 47th St.
June 5 – October 2 (Every first Sunday of the month), 11am-3pm
June 5 – October 2 (Every first Sunday of the month), 11am-3pm
North Park Community Market (L)
5527 N. Kimball Ave
June 12, 26 / July 10, 24 / August 28 / September 25 / October 16, 10am-2pm
northparkcommunitymarket.org/
June 12, 26 / July 10, 24 / August 28 / September 25 / October 16, 10am-2pm
northparkcommunitymarket.org/
Northwest Side Farmers Market (Pop-Up)
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.
May 22, July 3, October 30, 9:30am-1:30pm
www.jeffersonparksundaymarket.com/
May 22, July 3, October 30, 9:30am-1:30pm
www.jeffersonparksundaymarket.com/
Pilsen Community Market
Portage Park Farmers Market
4000-4100 N. Long Ave.
June 5, 19 / July 17, 31 / August 7, 21 / September 4, 18 / October 2, 10am-2pm
June 5, 19 / July 17, 31 / August 7, 21 / September 4, 18 / October 2, 10am-2pm
Remixing the Narrative Farmers Market (L)
June 5, 19 / July 10, 24 / August 7, 21 / September 11, 25, 11am-3pm
11001 S. Michigan Ave.
11001 S. Michigan Ave.
Roscoe Village Farmers Market
Jahn Elementary, 3149 N. Wolcott Ave.
June 12 – October 9, 8am-12pm
June 12 – October 9, 8am-12pm
Wicker Park Farmers Market (L)
1425 N. Damen Ave.
May 15 – October 30, 8am-2pm
May 15 – October 30, 8am-2pm
