SEASONAL THINGS TO DO
Spring/Summer Farmer's Markets 2011
Bolingbrook
Farmer’s Market
Saturday’s, June – October , 9am-noon. Located at Boughton & Janes. For info call 815.954.9788.
Chicago
Beverly Farmer’s Market
Sundays, mid-May thru October , 7am-1pm. Located in the parking lot, southeast corner at 9500 S. Longwood. Vendors will selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers.
May 15th - October 23rd
Daley Plaza Farmer’s Market
Every Thursday from mid-May thru October , 7am-3pm. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago.
Country Club Hills
Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday, mid- June thru first Saturday in October, 8am-2pm. Located across the street from City Hall in the brand new Country Club Hills City Pavilion at 4200 W. 183rd St.n. Shop for fresh local produce, hand-crafted house wares, and other one-of-a-kind, home-made goodies while listening to festive music and enjoying a summer treat or two. 708.798.2616 x2232
Every Wednesday, June 1st - Aug. 10th, 3:00pm-8:00pm.
Crete
Crete European Market
Saturdays, 8am-1pm, May – mid October.
1321 Main St. For info call 708.672.9216
May 21st - Oct. 8th
Evergreen Park
Farmer’s Market
Thursdays, 7am – 1pm, June – October. Located at Yukich Field, 9001 S. Kedzie Ave. For info call 708.422.8776
June 2nd-Oct. 27th
Flossmoor
Farmer’s Market
Friday’s, mid-June – mid-October, 8am-1pm. Located at the Flossmoor Public Library parking lot, 1000 Sterling Ave. For info call 708.798.2300.
June 17th - Oct. 14th
Frankfort
Frankfort Country Market
Sundays, May 1st-Oct. 9th, 10:00am-2:00pm. Breidert Green, Oak and Kansas Streets. Spring market: early crops, gardening items and specialty items. Summer market: full roster of growers and producers with live music on the Local Flavor Stage. For more info call 815.469.9788
Prestwick Area Garden Club Meetings
9:30am, first Wednesday of the month, at the Prestwick Country Club, 601 Prestwick Dr., Frankfort. For more info call 708.917.8033.
Homer Glen
Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm, May 7th - Oct. 15th. Located at Bell Road & 159th St, in the Sears Essentials parking lot. There’s plenty of shopping for fresh produce, organic meats, homemade pies, soaps and plenty more. 815.954.9788.
Homewood
Farmer’s Market
St. Paul Community Church lot, 2020 Chestnut Rd, Homewood. Satudays, 8:00am-1:00pm, May 21st - Oct. 22nd
708.206.3375
Joliet
Farmer’s Market
Every Friday, June thru early October , 8am – 2pm, located on Chicago Street between Van Buren and West Jefferson St. and the Van Buren Plaza. Featuring a huge selection of locally-grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, homemade noodles, jams and jellies, tempting bakery goods, specialty teas and coffees. You can also buy specialty craft merchandise, fresh cut flowers, bedding and hanging plants, candles and merchandise from Pampered Chef and Homemade Gourmet & more.
Kankakee
Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday , end of May thru October , 7am-12noon. Located on Merchant St. and Schuyler Ave. in downtown Kankakee. Offering 30 vendors in Summer with a variety of fresh produce, plants, flowers, breads, meats, baked goods, olives, cheeses, concessions and other specialty items. m
La Grange Park
Farmer’s Market
Every Tuesday May- October, 8am-1pm. Located in the parking lot at the lower level of the Village Market, at the intersection of Woodlawn & Sherwood (behind Panera along Woodlawn Avenue). Be sure to stop by and sample the fresh taste of summer!
Lemont
Farmer’s Market
Tuesdays, June 7th - Oct. 25th , 8am-1pm. Located at Old Town Square, Stephen and Talcott Streets. For more info call 630.243.2700.
Lockport
Farmer’s Market
Every Monday, starting mid-June thru mid-October, 3pm-7pm. Located at the South Landing area next to the Norton Building and across the street from the Lincoln Landing. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, local residents will have the opportunity to enjoy Labriola bread, olive oils/seasons, homemade pies, toffee, fudge, cookies, bonbons, salsa, barbecue sauce, hot sauce and artisan cheeses that you typically won't find at your local grocery store. 815.954.9788
Manhattan
Farmer’s Market
Tuesday’s, June thru mid-October, 4pm-7pm. Located downtown along Wabash St. For more info call 815.954.9788
Manteno
Farmer’s Market
Thursday’s, July – thru mid-October, 2pm-6pm. Located at the southeast corner of Division and Main Street. For more info call 815.954.9788.
Matteson
Farmer’s Market
Friday’s, mid- June- early October , 4pm-7pm. Located at Lincoln Mall on U.S. 30. For more info call 815.954.9788.
Mokena
Mokena’s Fabulous French Market
Saturdays, 8am-1pm, May 7th - Oct. 29th, at Front Street Metra Station parking lot, Front Street and Wolf Road. Experience the ambiance of a traditional European marketplace as vendors sell a mix of products, including, perennials, fruits and vegetables, arts & crafts, soaps and fragrances, quality goods, cut and dried flowers, gourmet foods, jewelry, baked goods, specials events and more! www.mokena.org 630.784.0862
Naperville
Farmer’s Market
Saturday’s , June thru October, 7am- noon, located at the Fifth Avenue Station Parking Lot. Local farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and other produce in an open-air market.
New Lenox
Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 14th - Oct. 15th., 8am-1pm. Located in the south parking lot of the Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox. Vendors will sell fresh produce, bakery goods, jam and jelly, garden plants, hanging baskets, herbs and olive oil. For more info email info@newlenox.net
708.846.8826
Oak Lawn
Farmer’s Market
Every Wednesday, June 1st - Oct. 12th, 7a.m. – 1p.m.
Come out and enjoy The Village of Oak Lawn Farmers Market located at 52nd Avenue and Dumke Drive, east parking lot of Oak Lawn Public Library. The market features a variety of fruits and berries, potatoes, and many leafy, green vegetables as well as juices, cheese, spices, jellies and jams, bread and pastries, sausages, fresh flowers and much more. 708.499.7738
Orland Park
Orland Park Farmers Market
Fridays, 7:30am - 1pm, June 3 – October 7 (no market August 5). Located at the Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. More than 25 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, jewelry, home and garden items, purses, beauty products and more. For more information call 708.403.6140
Palos Heights
Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May 25th - Oct. 5th, 7am-1pm. Located in the Municipal Parking Lot @ 12217 S. Harlem Ave., between the Cleaners and Mary Del's. An abundance of produce & goods including plants, olive oil/vinegars, kettle corn, breads/baked goods, cheese, fruits and vegetables, snacks/sweets, honey, refreshments, Pampered Chef, Parmesan Pizza, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, and more. www.palosheights.org 708.846.8826
Palos Park
Farmer’s Market
Fridays, 8:00am - 12:00pm, add July 1st - Oct. 7th. Located in the parking lot of Presbyterian Church, 123rd St. & 88th Ave., 8am-12:30pm. 708.671.3700
Park Forest
Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, 7am-12:00pm, May 7th - Oct. 29th. Located at 271 Lakewood Blvd. For more info call 708.748.1112.
Tinley Park
Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, June 4th - Sept. 24th, 7am-12 noon. 173rd & Oak Park Ave.Food/Harvest/Agriculture. Every Saturday in Zabrocki Plaza. Browse vendors selling fresh produce, flowers and other items. Kids will enjoy free crafts and face painting.
