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May Brings First Big Tranche of Chicagoland Outdoor Markets
- Bob Benenson
- Apr 20
- 4 min read
Updated: May 5
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This past weekend brought the last of four bold Chicago region outdoor farmers market that challenged (successfully) our unpredicatable April weather.
Now brace yourself for the first big surge of market openings as May gets under way.
There are 10 season openers, just between this coming Thursday and Sunday, that have been added to Local Food Forum's market schedule tracker. The list below also give you a preview of the openings to expect the following week
We've changing things around a little with Local Food Forum's market coverage. In our previous four market years, we published the schedule every week. But since we now have this slick website, the schedule will be permanently pinned to the home page (though we will publish a reminder early each week in the Substack newsletter).
The market list will be updated weekly.
Also, we won't forget the indoor markets that continue their seasons into May: They will be found at the bottom of the schedule posting.
I hope you find the schedule useful and access it often. And it is SO important to support our local farmers, so please share the schedule and urge people you know to join the happy crowds at the farmer market(s) of their choice.
OPEN CHICAGO REGION FARMERS MARKETS THROUGH MAY 4
means this is the market's opening week
THURSDAYS
Lincoln Square Thursday Farmers Market, 4513 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Region: Chicago (North Side — Lincoln Square)
Times: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
[No market May 29, September 4]
The Gathering at Tulip Tree Gardens, 1236 E. Eagle Lake Rd., Beecher
Region: South Suburbs
Times: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
[Note: Every other Thursday... May 1, 15, 29; June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18]
SATURDAYS
Evanston Downtown Farmers Market, University Avenue at Oak Street
Region: North Suburbs
Times: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grayslake Farmers Market, 201 Center St., Grayslake
Region: Northern Suburbs
Times: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
[Market shifts to Wednesdays in June]
Green City Market Lincoln Park, 1817 N. Clark St., Chicago
Region: Chicago (North Side — Lincoln Park)
Times: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Green City Market West Loop, 900 W. Monroe St., Chicago
Region: Chicago (West Loop — Downtown)
Times: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kankakee Farmers Market, S. Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St.
Region: Far South Suburbs
Times: 8 a.m. to noon
Palatine Farmers Market, Palatine Train Station Parking Lot
Region: Northwest Suburbs
Times: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Park Forest Main Street Farmers Market, 152 Main St.
Region: South Suburbs
Times: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, 724 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago
Region: Chicago (North Side — Lincoln Park)
Times: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Woodstock Farmers Market, Woodstock Square
Region: Far Northwest Suburbs
Times: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNDAYS
El Paseo Community Market, 944 W. 21st Street, Chicago
Region: Chicago (South Side — Pilsen)
Times: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
[New market this season]
Frankfort Country Market, Breidert Green and 1 N. White St., Frankfort
Region: South Suburbs
Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
95th Street Farmers Market, 1835 W. 95th St.
Region: Chicago (Beverly Hills — Southwest Side)
Times: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wicker Park Farmers Market, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
Region: Chicago (North Side — Wicker Park)
Times: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MARKETS OPENING MAY 6 THROUGH MAY 11
TUESDAY (May 6)
Lincoln Square Tuesday Farmers Market, 4513 N Lincoln Ave. (parking lot), Chicago
Region: Chicago (North Side — Lincoln Square)
Times: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Woodstock Farmers Market, Woodstock Square
Region: Far Northwest Suburbs
Times: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAY (May 7)
Green City Market Wednesday Lincoln Park, 1817 N. Clark St., Chicago
Region: Chicago (North Side — Lincoln Park)
Times: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Palos Heights Farmers Market, 12217 S. Harlem Avenue (Municipal Parking Lot)
Region: South Suburbs
Times: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Uptown Farmers Market, Sunnyside betw Magnolia and Beacon, Chicago
Region: Chicago (North Side — Sheridan Park)
Times: 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SATURDAY (May 10)
Arlington Heights Farmers Market, 110 W. Fremont St.
Region: Northwest Suburbs
Times: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Downers Grove Farmers Market, Train Station Parking Lot
Region: Northwest Suburbs
Times: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hegewisch Farmers Market, 13323 S. Green Bay Ave., Chicago
Region: Chicago (Far Southeast — Hegewisch)
Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNDAY
Logan Square Farmers Market, N. Kedzie Blvd. between Logan & Fullerton
Region: Chicago (North Side — Logan Square)
Times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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REMAINING CHICAGO REGION INDOOR FARMERS MARKETS
(Alphabetical order)
Batavia Indoor Market
Location: Grainology Brewstillery, 131 Flinn St., Suite C, Batavia
Day of Week/Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dates of Operation: Every Saturday through May 10
Cary Winter Farmers Market (Crystal Lake)
Location: Algonquin Township Office, 3702 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake
Day of Week/Time: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last Market: May 4
Jefferson Park Sunday Market (Chicago)
Location: Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.
Day of Week/Time: Selected Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Last Market: May 4
St. Charles Indoor Farmers Market
Location: Baker Memorial Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles
Day of Week/Time: Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dates of Operation: Every Friday through May
South Loop Farmers Market — Water Tower Place (Chicago)
Location: Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor
Day of Week/Time: Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Dates of Operation: Every Sunday through May 18
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