Chicago farmers' markets

Chicago's Green City Market

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 with children and adults alike helping customers, especially in the busy summer months when children are out of school.

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.

Tuesday

Lincoln Square When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through October Where: City parking lot at Lincoln, Leland and Western next to the Western Brown Line stop. Prudential Plaza When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - June through October Where: Lake Street and Beaubien Court Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville When: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - June through October Where: 220 East Chicago Avenue Federal Plaza When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - May through October Where: Adams and Dearborn Street

Wednesday

Green City Market When: Outdoor Market- 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May through October Indoor Market- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., November through April Where: Outdoor Market-- South end of Lincoln Park at LaSalle Street in Lincoln Park along path between 1750 North Clark and Stockton Drive. Indoor Market- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Lawndale When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through October Where: Parking lot of Community Bank of Lawndale at Grenshaw St. and Homan Ave. Andersonville Farmers Market When: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - June through October Where: On Berwin Ave. between Clark St. and Ashland Ave. Gately/Pullman When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through October Where: Arcade Park, 111th street and Cottage Grove. Seaway When: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through September Where: Seaway National Bank parking lot, 87th St. and Langley Ave. South Shore When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through October Where: South Shore Bank parking lot, 70th and Jeffery.

Thursday

Hyde Park Market When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through October Where: Cul-de-sac at 52nd Place and Harper Court Sears Tower When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - June through October Where: At the park between the 311 South Wacker building and Sears Tower. Daley Plaza When: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - June through September Where: Washington and Dearborn at Daley Plaza Dunning/Eli's/Wright College When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through October Where: 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive at Montrose in the parking lot of Eli's Cheesecake World The Park at Jackson & Wacker When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June through October Where: 311 South Wacker Drive

Saturday

Austin When: July 8-Oct. 21. Where: Parking lot of Emmet Math, Science and Technology Academy at Madison St. and Central Ave. Bronzeville When: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - June 3 through October 12 Where: Dunbar Vocational Career Academy parking lot, 30th and King Drive East Garfield Park When: Where: See listing under Sunday markets. Edgewater When: June 18-Oct. 22 Where: Broadway Armory parking lot, Broadway and Thorndale Green City Market When: Outdoor Market- 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May through October Indoor Market- 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., November through April Where: Outdoor Market-- South end of Lincoln Park at LaSalle Street in Lincoln Park along path between 1750 North Clark and Stockton Drive. Indoor Market- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. HomeGrown When: Noon-3 p.m. July 8-Nov. 4 Where: Chicago: 2626 W. Division St. Lakeview: Nettlehorst School When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m through Oct. 29 Where: Broadway and Melrose Lincoln Park When: Saturdays May 20-Oct. 28 Where: Parking lot of Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard Morgan Park When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 22 Where: Parking lot of Shiloah M.B. Church, 92nd and Ashland. Near North Side When: Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22 Where: Division between State and Clark North Center When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 28 Where: North Center Town Square, at Lincoln, Damen and Belle Plaine North Halsted When: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 22 Where: Parking lot of Faith Tabernacle Church, Halsted, Broadway and Grace Printers Row When: Saturdays, June 18-Oct. 22. Where: Dearborn and Polk

Sunday

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. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June - Oct Pilsen Community Market: 1800 S. Halsted. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14- Sept 27 Wicker Park/Bucktown: Wicker Park and Damen Ave. June 4-Oct. 22. 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. May June July Asparagus - Cabbage - Cherries - Greens - Leeks - Lettuce - Onions - Peas - Radishes - Rhubarb - Spinach - Sprouts - Squash Apples - Asparagus - Beans - Berries - Cabbage - Carrots - Cherries - Eggplant - Garlic - Horseradish - Leeks - Lettuce - Melons - Nectarines - Okra - Squash Apples - Artichokes - Beans - Bell peppers - Berries - Cabbage - Carrots - Cherries - Corn - Eggplant - Garlic - Grapes - Horseradish - Leeks - Melons - Nectarines - Okra - Onions - Peaches - Pears - Peas - Plums - Potatoes - Radishes - Rhubarb - Squash - Tomatoes - Turnips August September October Apples - Artichokes - Beans - Bell peppers - Berries - Carrots - Cauliflower - Corn - Cucumbers - Eggplant - Garlic - Grapes - Herbs - Horseradish - Leeks - Lettuce - Melons - Nectarines - Okra - Onions - Peaches - Pears - Peas - Plums - Potatoes - Pumpkins - Radishes - Rhubarb - Squash - Sweet potatoes - Tomatoes - Turnips Apples - Bell peppers - Berries - Cabbage - Carrots - Cauliflower - Corn – Cucumbers - Eggplant - Garlic - Grapes - Greens - Herbs - Horseradish - Lettuce - Melons - Nectarines - Okra - Onions - Peaches - Pears - Peas - Plums - Potatoes - Pumpkins - Radishes - Rhubarb - Spinach - Squash - Sweet potatoes - Tomatoes - Turnips Apples - Bell peppers - Cabbage - Cauliflower - Corn - Cucumbers - Eggplant - Garlic - Grapes - Greens - Herbs - Horseradish - Lettuce - Melons - Okra - Onions - Pears - Peas - Plums - Potatoes - Pumpkins - Radishes - Rhubarb - Spinach - Squash - Sweet potatoes - Tomatoes - Turnips