Chicago farmers' markets
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Over the years Chicagoans have shown a greater desire for locally grown, seasonal food and as a result the popularity of open air food shopping has grown substantially. Today the city hosts over 30 Farmer Markets across many different neighborhoods with farmers from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin participating. Shopping at a farmers market can be a family affair for shoppers and farmers alike. It's not uncommon to see an entire family of farmers which children and adults alike helping customers, especially in the busy summer months when children are out of school.
[edit] Locations
Most, but not all, of the markets are sponsored by the city and occur on one day of the week with the exception of a few of the more popular markets such as the Green City Market. Each market is open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Over time the locations and days of some markets has shifted as the city is constantly working to provide balanced coverage to different neighborhoods throughout the week. The only days there are no markets open are Monday and Friday. While most markets begin on the first week of the month listed be sure to check your local market before visiting because a few begin in the second week of the month.
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Lincoln Square Prudential Plaza Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville Federal Plaza |
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Green City Market Lawndale Gately/Pullman Seaway South Shore |
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Hyde Park Market Sears Tower Daley Plaza Dunning/Eli's/Wright College The Park at Jackson & Wacker |
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Green City Market Bronzeville Edgewater. Broadway Armory parking lot, Broadway and Thorndale. Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22. Lakeview. Nettlehorst School, Broadway and Melrose. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29. For information, call (630) 784-0862. Lincoln Park. Parking lot of Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard. Saturdays through Oct. 29. Morgan Park. Parking lot of Shiloah M.B. Church, 92nd and Ashland. Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22. Near North Side. On Division between State and Clark. Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22. North Center. North Center Town Square, at Lincoln, Damen and Belle Plaine. Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22. North Halsted. Parking lot of Faith Tabernacle Church, Halsted, Broadway and Grace. Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22. Printers Row, Dearborn and Polk. Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22. Austin: Parking lot of Emmet Math, Science and Technology Academy at Madison St. and Central Ave. July 8-Oct. 21. Bronzeville: Dunbar Vocational Career Academy parking lot, 30th St. and King Dr., June 3-Oct. 21. Edgewater: Parking lot of Broadway Armory at Broadway and Thorndale Ave. June 17-Oct. 21. Chicago's Green City Market: See listing under Wednesday markets. East Garfield Park: See listing under Sunday markets. HomeGrown Chicago: 2626 W. Division St. Noon-3 p.m. July 8-Nov. 4. Lincoln Park: Parking lot of Lincoln Park High School at Armitage and Orchard Ave. May 20-Oct. 28. Morgan Park: Parking lot at Shiloah M.B. Church at 92nd St. and Ashland Ave. June 3-Oct. 28. Near North: Division St. between State and Clark St. June 3-Oct. 28. North Center: North Center Town Square at Belle Plaine, Damen and Lincoln Ave. June 3-Oct. 21. North Halsted: Parking lot of Faith Tabernacle Church at Broadway, Grace and Halsted St. June 3-Oct. 21. Printers Row: Parking lot at Polk and Dearborn St. June 17-Oct. 21. South Chicago: In Chief Nomo's Oasis, 83rd St. and Marquette. July 8-Oct. 28. |
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Beverly. City parking lot, southeast corner of 95th and Longwood. Sundays through Oct. 23. West Lawn. Parking lot at Republic Bank, 65th and Pulaski. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23. Wicker Park. Wicker Park, Wicker Park and Damen. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23. Roscoe Village. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn play lot, Belmont and Wolcott. Sundays, June 19-Oct. 23. Ashburn: Parking lot, 87th St. and Kedzie Ave. June 18-Oct. 22. Beverly: City parking lot on the southeast corner of 95th St. and Longwood Dr. June 4-Oct. 22. East Garfield Park: 300 N. Central Park Ave., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3-Oct. 28. Lake Shore East: 220 N. Park Dr. (or 220 N. Columbus Dr. then take elevator to lower level). July 16-Oct. 22. Logan Square: Logan Blvd. and Milwaukee Ave. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4-Oct. 29. Wicker Park/Bucktown: Wicker Park and Damen Ave. June 4-Oct. 22. |
[edit] What’s Available?
For many people the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a farmers market is fruits and vegetables but the variety is actually much greater than that. At most markets you can also expect to find flowers, baked goods and even specialty meats like piedmontese beef. Many of the markets also appeal to those concerned about sustainable farming with a focus on certified organic produce and free-range meats. While each market is different you can expect to find some of the following fruits and vegetables during the months listed.
