A GUIDE TO
2022 FARMERS MARKETS
by Cora Saddler & Suzanne Hanney
Maxwell Street Market (DCASE photo).
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(L) Accepts LINK/SNAP (C) City of Chicago / Humana Market (M) LINK Match
SUNDAYS
Park Chicago, and the South East Chicago Commission (SECC). www.facebook.com/hydeparkchicagofarmersmarket/
Longwood Drive, 1835 W. 95th St. May 1 – October 30, 8 am–1 pm Home to a diverse array of farmers, bakers and artisans: Coco’s Tamales, Noffke Family Farms, Breadman Baking Co., Stamper Cheese, John Bailey Honey and more. Sponsored by the 95th Street Beverly Hills Business Association. 95thstreetba.org/farmers-market
Logan Square Sunday Market
95th Street Farmers Market
Bronzeville City Market (L) (C) (M) 4700 S. King Drive. July 10 – October 16, 10 am–2 pm
Glenwood Sunday Market
Hyde Park Downtown Market (L)
54th & Old Lake Park Avenue, behind the Hyde Park Bank Building June 5 - September 25 9am - 2pm Second year at this location. The market is sponsored by SSA#61, Downtown Hyde
Maxwell Street Market (L - June - September only) (C) (M) 800 S. Desplaines St. April 3 – December 18, 9 am–3 pm
North Park Community Market
Parking lot of Peterson Elementary School, 5510 N. Christiana Ave. June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 28; September 25; October 16. 10am - 2pm The Hollywood North Park Community Association is its parent organization. https://northparkcommunitymarket.org
18th Avenue & Blue Island: The Eagle, aka Plaza de Tenochtitlan May 29 - last Sunday in October Unique, non-profit market draws art creators, virtuous cooks, hardworking farmers, agricultural laborers and beekeepers, who sell the products of their work. El Mercadito has gone further than being a place to buy organic products, food, and art crafts. It fosters a much broader social impact by 1) easing the access to healthy and sustainable food; 2) promoting culinary arts and culture; and 3) conducting nutrition, health and art workshops.
Portage Park Market
4100 N. Long St. June 5, June 19, July 17, July 31, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 18, October 2, 10 am-2 pm A variety of vendors will sell produce, meats, baked goods, dairy products as well as prepared foods and specialty items.
Remixing the Narrative Farmers Market 11001 S. Michigan Ave. June 5, 19; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 11, 25, 11 am-3 pm
Roscoe Village Farmers Market
COVERSTORY
(L) (M) CTA Red Line Morse Station: Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenues June 5 - October 23, 9-2 pm except June 26 and August 21 Glenwood Sunday Market, staged by nonprofit Rogers Park business Alliance, combats food insecurity in Rogers Park and strives for social justice through food access, donating 2,000 lbs of food and giving away $16,600 in grants to food-insecure shoppers through the Food Access program. This year’s Market will host over 20 vendors (cash and LINK cards accepted). Every $25 LINK transaction will be matched with an additional $25. www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org
Logan Blvd. & Milwaukee Avenue May 8 - October 30 9 am-3 pm Organized by the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, this market features 80+ booths, offering both farm goods and prepared foods from Chicagoland. Check out Sfera Sicilian Street Food; Luciana’s Kitchen, offering everything from empanadas to miga sandwiches, prononos, alfajores and cookies; Fueled by AF, bites with 12G+ of plant protein (Coconut Chocolate Almond, Maple Pecan, Chocolate Peanut Butter made by a company with a focus on employment for people with disabilities; Papole Foods, Mexican and Latin American glutenfree; Phoenix Bean, soy products made with Illinois-grown, non-GMO soybeans and no additives.
Pilsen Community Market
Jahn Elementary School, 3149 N Wolcott Ave. June 12 - October 9, 8 am-Noon Approaching its second season, the Roscoe Village Farmers Market provides local, sustainably produced foods to the community. Enjoy local produce, fresh breads, pastries, cheeses, coffee, and even ice cream! By prioritizing dedicated, local farmers and makers selling within walking distance for the community, the market will be a hub of sustainability for shoppers and vendors alike. www.lakeviewroscoevillage.org
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