Chicago Farmers Market - Setting the Stage for Summer 2019

One of the best parts of being a realtor – in addition to meeting so many wonderful people – is getting to know the amazing neighborhoods of Chicago. Every neighborhood has a unique story to tell and particular things to offer. My favorite things to explore are the Chicago Farmers Markets. It’s a sure sign that warmer temperatures and sunny weather are upon us when farmers set up their tents to sell their seasonal produce. In just a few short weeks, we can begin enjoying local produce, flowers, baked items, meats, and cheeses, as well as items from many Midwestern artisans.

Beginning in May, you can find a Farmers Market in Chicago almost every day of the week in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Some of the most convenient and offering a large variety of items are the markets located in downtown Chicago! These include Federal Plaza Farmers Market, City Market at Daley Plaza, the Farmers Market at the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the South Loop Farmers Market

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May 14 – October 29 | Tuesdays | 7 am – 2:00 PM | Adams and Dearborn

Federal Plaza Farmers Market 

It is a great stop before work or during your lunch break for fresh fruits, vegetables, plantsnts and flowers, in addition to many other offerings.

Chicago Farmers Markets Daley Plaza Terri Buseman

May 9 – October 24 | Thursdays |7 am – 2:00 pm | Daley Plaza

Daley Plaza City Market 

One of the longest running Farmers Markets in Chicago. It brightens your day. It’s a great spot to have lunch with a number of options including crepes, grilled cheese, sweets, fruits, breads, etc.

Farmers Market Contemporayr art center

June 4 – October 29 |Tuesdays |7 am – 2 pm | 226 E Chicago Ave

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

Local farmers offer a wide variety of fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, cheese, and more! A great stop on the way to work or for lunch.  The MCA is free on Tuesdays! So, enjoy the museum, then stop at the Farmers Market on the way out!

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June 13 – September 26 | Thursdays 4 pm – 8 pm | Prairie District/2nd Presbyterian Church (1936 S. Michigan)

South Loop Farmers Market

Shop for farm-fresh produce and specialty fruits and vegetables that are not always available at your local supermarket. And, find coffee, tamales, ice cream, etc.  – all while often enjoying live music! You may get a tour of the McCormick Place Rooftop Farm!

Nicer weather is a great motivation to get out and explore what the city has to offer. Whether you decide to go North, South, East, or West, you’ll find some wonderful Farmers Markets.

The Green City Market is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization. It’s been around for about 20 years and, according to their website, it’s Chicago’s largest and first year-round sustainable farmers market, as well as the first farmers market in the country to require all of its farmers to be certified by a nationally recognized 3rd party agency. The Green City Market has multiple locations in Lincoln Park, the West Loop, and Wrigleyville. The markets host educational programs and chef demos to teach customers how to integrate seasonal produce in home cooking. Many of them also offer live music.

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The Lincoln Park Green City Market

May 8 – October 26 | Wednesdays & Saturdays | 7 am – 1 pm | Clark and Stockton Drive

Lincoln Park Green City Market

Is located at the south end of Lincoln Park near the zoo.  Enjoy the Zoo and the Market.

 

West loop green city market

May 9 – October 24

Thursday 7 am – 2:00 pm

Daley Plaza

June 1 – October 26| Saturdays 8 am – 1 pm | Mary Bartelme Park

Green City Market West Loop

Come for the fresh, seasonal produce and stay for educational programs and chef demos!  Located at Mary Bartelme Park  @115 S. Sangamon.

Green city Farmers Market

May 30 – September 19 | Select Thursdays 4 pm – 8 pm | adjacent to Wrigley Field

Green City Market at Gallagher Way

A fun way to spend the evening amid the excitement of Cubs fever! There’s so much to explore. Make a night of it and enjoy one of the many restaurants here.

June 6 – October 10 | Thursdays | 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Lakeview Southport CTA station

Low-Line Market 

A half-mile walkway and garden beneath the CTA tracks.  Local musicians perform while you shop for high quality produce, cheeses, flowers, meats, etc. from local farms and vendors.

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May 12 – October 27 | Sundays 10 am – 3 pm | Logan Blvd between Milwaukee and Whipple

Logan Square Farmers Market

Honored by Chicago Magazine, the New York Times, and USA Today this farmers market has a variety of offerings from some 70 local farm and food purveyors.

 

Food Market

May 11 – October 26 | Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm | 61st and Dorcheste

61st St. Farmers Market

One of the premier markets on the Southside, you’ll find fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheeses, and prepared foods from local and regional farmers.  Enjoy chef demos, live music, and weekly experts sharing their knowledge about food and sustainability.

Farmers Markets in Chicago bring together communities, local and regional farmers, as well as local artisans and food purveyors. By spending your money at these local markets, you’re supporting your community, as well as preserving local jobs! In addition, you’re getting the freshest, locally grown vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, eggs, and dairy products available. There are so many farmers markets in Chicago. Visiting your local farmers market or any Chicago farmers market is a great way to celebrate spring and summer and get to know more about our wonderful Chicago neighborhoods. I’ve only touched base on a few here, but you can find the complete 2019 listing of city sponsored Farmers Markets here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/farmersmarkets0.html

Do you have a favorite Farmers Market in Chicago? Please share it here or on my Facebook page. Would love to see a photo too! Hope to see you soon at your local Farmers Market!

Below is a comprehensive calendar of most of the Chicago Farmers Markets in 2019. You may also download a copy of the calendar for your convenience below.

Please note that dates and time are subject to change.  Please review websites before you visit.

Chicago Farmers Markets 2019 Calendar

Saturday

Green City Market – Lincoln Park

1817 N. Clark St.

May 4 – October 26, 7am-1pm       

Division Street City Market

Division St. & Dearborn Pkwy.

May 11 – October 26, 7am – 1pm

Green City Market – West Loop

115 S. Sangamon St.
June 1 – October 26, 
8am – 1pm  

Lincoln Park City Market 

700 W. Armitage Ave.

June 2 – October 27, 7am – 1pm

 

Horner Park Farmers Market

2741 W. Montrose Ave.

June 8 – October 5, 9am – 1pm

 

Edgewater Farmers Market

5917 N. Broadway

June 15 – October 12, 8am – 1pm

 

Northcenter Farmers Market

4100 N. Damen Ave.

June 15 – October 26, 7am-1pm

 

 

Printers Row City Market

700 S. Dearborn St.

June 15 – October 26, 7am – 1pm

 

 

Fulton Market Expo

800 W. Fulton Market

May – October,

1stSaturday of the month,  9am – 1pm

 

 

Edgebrook Neighborhood Farmers Market

6525 N. Hiawatha Ave.

July 6 – September 28, 9am – 1pm

 

 

61st Street Farmers Market

6100 S. Blackstone Ave.

May 11 – October 26, 9am – 2pm

 

 

Eden Place Farmers Market

4911 S. Shields Ave.

June 1 – October 12, 9am – 1pm

 

 

Plant Chicago Farmers Market

1400 W. 46th St.

First Saturday of every month 11am – 3pm

 

 

Trinity United Church of Christ Farmers Market

400 W. 95th St.

July 6 – October 26, 8am – 1pm

 

 

Englewood City Market

1219 W. 76th St.

July 13 – September 14,10am – 2pm

 

Sunday

 

Maxwell Street Market

Desplaines & Taylor

Year-round, 7am–3pm

Logan Square Farmers Market

3107 W. Logan Blvd.

May 12 – October 27, 10am – 3pm

Independence Park Farmers Market

3945 N. Springfield Ave.

June 9 – October 27, 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9am – 1pm

Portage Park Farmers Market

4100 N. Long Ave.

June 2 – October 6, 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays, 10am – 2pm

 

McKinley Park Farmers Market

3700 S. Archer Ave.

June 2 – October 27,  10am – 2pm

 

 

Wicker Park Farmers Market

1425 N. Damen Ave.

June 2 – October 27, 8am – 2pm

 

 

Jefferson Park Sunday Market

4820 N. Long Ave.

June 9 – October 27, 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9:30am – 1:30pm                                             

 

South Shore Farmers Market

7900 S. South Shore Dr. (Rainbow Beach Park)

June 23 – September 29, 12pm – 5pm

 

Bronzeville City Market 

332 E. 51st at Boxville

July 7 – September 8, 12pm – 4pm

 

95th Street Farmers Market

1835 95th St.

May 5 – October 27, 8am – 1pm

 

Glenwood Sunday Market

6924 N. Glenwood Ave. (Rogers Park)

June 2 – October 27, 9am – 2pm

Monday

 

Loyola Farmers Market

6550 N. Sheridan Rd.

June 3 – October 14, 4pm – 8pm

Tuesday

 

City Market at Federal Plaza 

Adams & Dearborn

May 14 – October 29,  7am – 3pm

 

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

2301 W. Leland Ave.

June 4 – October 29, 7am – 1pm

 

SOAR Farmers Market

220 E. Chicago Ave.

June 4 – October 29, 7am – 2pm

 

Columbus Park City Market

500 S. Central Ave

July 9 – September 3, 2pm – 7pm

 

PCC Austin Farm Market

330 N. Lotus Ave.

June 4 – October 29, 12pm – 6pm

 

North Lawndale City Market

3419 W. Ogden Ave. (Chicago Police station parking lot)

August 13 – October 8, 2:30pm – 5:30pm

Wednesday

 

Green City Market – Lincoln Park

1817 N. Clark St.

May 8 – October 23, 7am – 1pm

 

Ravenswood Farmers Market

4900 N. Damen Ave.

June 12 – October 16, 4pm – 8pm

(no market July 4)

 

Growing Solutions Farm

Corner of Leavitt Street and Campbell Drive

June 5 – October 30, 10am – 1pm

 

LaFollette Park City Market

1333 N. Laramie Ave.

July 10 – September 4, 2p – 7pm

 

Pullman City Market

11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

July 10 – October 30, 7am – 1pm

 

 

Roseland City Market

200 W. 109th St.

August 28 – October 30, 2:30pm – 5:30pm

 

Thursday

 

City Market at Daley Plaza

50 W. Washington St.

May 9 – October 24, 7am – 2pm

 

Green City Market – Gallagher Way

3637 N. Clark St.

Select Thursdays, May 30 – September 19, 4pm – 8pm

 

Hyde Park Farmers Market

5300 S. Harper Ct.

June 6 – October 24, 7am – 1pm

 

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

2301 W. Leland Ave.

June 6 – October 31, 4 – 8pm

 

Low-Line Market

3410 N. Southport Ave.

June 6 – October 10, 3:30pm – 7:30pm

 

Garfield Park Neighborhood Market

200 N. Kedzie Ave.

Check website for 2019 dates

 

South Loop Farmers Market

1936 S. Michigan Ave.

June 13 – September 26, 4pm – 8pm

 

West Town Health Market

2233 W. Division St.

June 13 – December 12,  3pm -7pm

 

Austin City Market

5610 W. Lake St. (New Location)

July 11 – September 5, 2pm – 7pm

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