2011 Farmers’ Markets
Monday/Multiple Days
City Farm Heirloom Tomato Stand
1204 N. Clybourn Avenue
Friday, July 12 – September 30
Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
www.cityfarmchicago.org
Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand
Open year round
66 East Randolph
Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tel 312.742.8419
www.chicagofarmstand.com
Loyola (New)
6542 North Sheridan Road
June 7 – October 17
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Rowan Trees, Garden Society, and 4-H Club
527 West Englewood Avenue
at Normal Boulevard
June 4 – October 29
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday
Federal Plaza
Adams and Dearborn (230 S – 50 W)
May 17 – October 25
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Ave., Leland, and Western Ave. (4700 N – 2400 W)
City parking lot adjacent to Brown Line station
June 7 – October 25
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Plaza 300 (New)
300 North LaSalle Street
July 5 – September 27
7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pritzker Park (New)
344 South State Street
June 14 – September 27
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville
220 East Chicago Avenue
(Chicago Ave. and Mies van der Rohe Way) (800 N – 220 E)
On the MCA Plaza
June 7 – October 25
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday
Andersonville Farmers Market
On Berwyn Ave., between Clark and Ashland Ave.
June 22 – October 19
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
September 14 – October 19
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
www.andersonville.org
Avondale / Sprouting Out Market
Concordia Place
3300 North Whipple Street
(Market runs every other Wednesday)
June 15 through Oct 19
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
http://www.concordiaplace.org/sproutingout
Green City Market
Now in its 12th season, this nonprofit organization is the city’s only sustainable green market, featuring more than 60 sustainable or certified organic farmers. Green City Market also regularly features events that include cooking demonstrations by renowned local chefs and educational programs.
1799 North Clark Street (at Stockton Drive)
South end of Lincoln Park
Wednesdays and Saturdays
May 4 – October 29
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tel 773.880.1266
www.chicagogreencitymarket.org
North Lawndale Farmers Market
Green City Youth Farm
3555 West Ogden Avenue
July 6 – October 5
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/greenyouthfarm
Pullman Market
July 6 – October 5
Arcade Park
11100 South Cottage Grove
(111th and Cottage Grove)
7:00 am – 12:00 noon
Seaway Bank Farmers Market
645 East 87th Street
87th Street and Langley (in Seaway Bank parking lot)
July 13 – September 28
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tel 773.602.4865
www.seawaybank.us
South Shore
70th and Jeffery Boulevard
(South Jeffery Blvd. at 70th Street)
ShoreBank parking lot
June 8 – October 19
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Two North Riverside (New)
2 North Riverside Plaza
July 6 – September 28
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday
Daley Plaza Market
50 West Washington Street
(Washington and Dearborn) (100 N – 50 W)
May 12 – October 20
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Eli’s Cheesecake/Wright College Farmers Market
6701 West Forest Preserve Drive
Montrose and Forest Preserve Avenue (4400 N – 6701 W)
Eli’s Cheesecake company parking lot
June 16 – October 27
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hyde Park
5200 South Harper Avenue
(52nd Place and Harper) (5200 S – 1500 E)
On the cul-de-sac at Harper Court
June 2 – October 27
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lincoln Square (New)
2309 West Leland Avenue
June 16 – October 27
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Uptown Market
at Weiss Memorial Hospital
4646 North Marine Drive
Jun3 23 – October 27
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Willis (Sears) Tower Plaza
233 South Wacker Drive
Willis Tower Plaza
June 17 – October 14
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Trump Tower (New)
401 North Wabash Avenue
River Level
June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Willis Tower Plaza
233 South Wacker Drive
June 16 – October 6
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday
Austin Market
5500 West Madison Street
(Madison and Central) (0 N/S – 5600 W)
Emmet Math, Science & Technology Academy parking lot
July 10 – October 16
7:00 am – 12:00 noon
Avondale / Sprouting Out Market
Concordia Place
3300 North Whipple Street
(Market runs every other Saturday)
June 18 through Oct 22
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
http://www.concordiaplace.org/sproutingout
Avondale
Linne School
3321 North Sacramento Avenue
June 18, July 23, Aug 20, Oct 22
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bridgeport Farmers Market
35th and Wallace Street (parking lot)
June 18 – September 17
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bronzeville Community Market
4400–4500 South Cottage Grove Avenue
June 11 – October 29
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
www.qcdc.org
Division Street Farmers Market
Division and Dearborn (1200 N – 50 W)
On Division between State and Clark
May 14 – October 29
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Edgewater Green Market
6034 North Broadway
(Broadway and Norwood, Corner of True Nature Foods)
July 18 – October 15
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market
More than 30 vendors of fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs, and bakery items.
Intersection of University Place and Oak Avenue
Free parking at the Maple Avenue parking garage
May 7 – November 5
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tel 847.448.8138
http://cityofevanston.org/enjoy/market.shtml
Green City Market
1799 North Clark Street (at Stockton Drive)
Wednesdays and Saturdays
South end of Lincoln Park
May 7 – October 29
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tel 773.880.1266
www.chicagogreencitymarket.org
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
More than 20 vendors selling fruits, vegetables, bread, baked goods, cheese, plants, and flowers.
2001 North Orchard Street
(Armitage and Orchard) (2000 N – 700 W)
Lincoln Park High School parking lot
May 14 – October 29
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nettlehorst French Market
3252 North Broadway
Nettlehorst School playground
Broadway and Melrose
Through November 5
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Northcenter Farmers Market
Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastries, and other homemade products.
Northcenter Town Square
4100 North Damen Avenue
Belle Plaine/Damen/Lincoln (4100 N – 2000 W)
June 18 – October 29
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oak Park
This 35-year old market sells fresh produce, traditional and unusual plants, fresh cheeses, honey, flowers, vinegars, herbs, and more. The market also features fresh doughnuts (which have a devoted following), baked goods, T-shirts, unique items and bags, and live music.
Pilgrim Congregational Church
460 Lake Street, Oak Park
Parking is free at Scoville Neighborhood Parking Garage until 1:00 pm.
Free parking also is available south of the train tracks and east of the market.
May 21 – October 29
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket
Printers Row Park Market
Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, and flowers.
Parking Lot at Dearborn and Polk (36 W – 800 S)
June 11 – October 8
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
61st Street Farmers Market
More than 20 vendors offering locally and sustainably grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, bakery items, eggs and dairy products, prepared foods and flowers. New vendors include Mick Klug Farms and Brown Sugar Bakery. Every market day features educational activities for adults and children at the Market School, as well as demonstrations by Chicago chefs.
6100 South Blackstone Ave.
(61st Street between Dorchester and Blackstone)
May 14 – October 29
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tel 773.241.6044
www.experimentalstation.org
Southport Green Market
In its third year, this market offers fresh, locally grown or raised vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, eggs, and dairy. Also features quality goods such as artisan breads and regional specialties as well as pet and baby food.
Blaine School
1420 West Grace
June 25 – September 108:00 am – 2:00 pm
http://www.southportgreenmarket.com
Sunday
Beverly Farmers Market
A market of eight vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, plants, and flowers.
95th and Longwood Drive (9500 S – 1821 W)
City Parking Lot, southeast corner
May 15 – October 23
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Erie Street Farmers Market
500 West Erie Street
June 12 – October 23
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glenwood Sunday Market
6900 North Glenwood
Between Morse and Lunt
Glenwood Avenue and Morse
June 5 – October 16
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
http://www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org
Independence Park Farmers Market
Independence Park/Portage Park
3945 North Springfield Avenue
South Side of Irving Park
(Between Springfield & Hamlin)
June 12, June 26, July10, July 24, Aug 4, Aug 28, Sept 11, Sept 25, Oct 9 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
www.independence-park.com
Jefferson Park (New)
Copernicus Center
5216 West Lawrence Ave.
June 12, 26; July 10, 24; Aug. 14, 28; Sept. 11, 25; Oct. 9
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Logan Square Farmers Market
Independently run by the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce. A wide variety of fresh goods are available every Sunday.
3107 West Logan Boulevard
(Logan Blvd. & Milwaukee)
June 5 – October 30
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tel 773-489-3222
www.logansquarefarmersmarket.org
Pilsen Community Market
Thirty vendors providing fresh, quality farm products, baked goods, cheese, arts and crafts, and music to a diverse community while embracing and connecting with surrounding neighborhoods.
1800 South Halsted
Chicago Community Bank parking lot
June 5 – October 30
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tel 773.495.0029
www.pilsencommunitymarket.org
Wicker Park & Bucktown Farmers Market
1500 North Damen
In Wicker Park
at Wicker Park and Damen (1500 N – 1800 W)
June 5 – October 30
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
