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A Guide to 2022 Farmers Markets
from May 9 - 15, 2022
by Cora Saddler & Suzanne Hanney
KEY: (L) Accepts LINK/SNAP (C) City of Chicago / Humana Market (M) LINK Match
SUNDAYS
95th Street Farmers Market
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
Bronzeville City Market
(L) (C) (M) 4700 S. King Drive. July 10 – October 16, 10 am–2 pm
Glenwood Sunday Market
(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
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 Park Chicago, and the South East Chicago Commission (SECC). www.facebook.com/hydeparkchicagofarmersmarket/
Logan Square Sunday Market
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.
Maxwell Street Market
(L - June - September only) (C) (M) 800 S. Desplaines St. April 3 – December 18, 9 am–3 pm
Maxwell Street Market
DCASE
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
Pilsen Community Market
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
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
MONDAYS
Edgewater Monday Market
Broadway Armory Parking Lot, 5917 N. Broadway June 6 - August 29, 3-7 pm www.edgewater.org/programs/farmersmarket/
Fresh Moves Bus -Urban Growers Collective
10 -11:15 am: Trina Davila, 4300 W North Ave. (M) (L) Noon – 1 pm: North Kostner Health, 1520 N Kostner Ave. (M) (L) 2 -3:15 pm: Stone Temple Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglas Blvd. (M) (L) urbangrowerscollective.org/freshmoves/
TUESDAYS
Fresh Moves Bus -Urban Growers Collective
9:30 - 11:15 am: Claretian Associates, 3201 E. 91st St. (M) (L) 12:30 -1:30 pm: Thresholds South, 734 W. 47th St. (M) (L) 2:30 -3:15 pm: Academy for Global Citizenship, 4941 W. 46th St. (M) (L) urbangrowerscollective.org/freshmoves/
Fresh Moves Bus
Steve Casey
Gary Comer Youth Center
(L) (M) 7200 S. Ingleside June - October, 3-6 pm Seasonally picked flowers, herbs and produce grown by Gary Comer students at market across the street from the youth center. As the season progresses, expect beans, salad mix, cooking greens, tomatoes, peppers, turnips, summer squash, herbs and more. Double value for Link and IDHS senior/WIC coupons. www.garycomeryouthcenter.org/services/ farmers-market
Lincoln Square
Lincoln & Leland Avenues (adjacent to CTA Brown Line - Western 'L' Station) May - November 22, 7 am - noon Sponsored by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce www.lincolnsquare.org/farmers-market/ (see separate story).
Low-Line Market
CTA Brown Line Southport auxiliary exit June 7 - October 11, 3-7 pm The Low Line connects Southport and Paulina in a continuous, half-mile walkway and garden underneath the “L” tracks. Sponsored by the Lakeview Roscoe Chamber of Commerce.
SOAR Farmers Market
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. June - October, 7 am-2 pm Sponsored by the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR).
WEDNESDAY
Andersonville Farmers Market
1500 W. Catalpa (between Clark & Ashland) May 11 – October 19, 3-7 pm (See separate story).
Fresh Moves Bus -Urban Growers Collective
10-11:15 am: Howard Brown Health, 641 W. 63rd St. (M) (L) 12:30-1:30 pm: Dulles Elementary School, 6311 S. Calumet Ave. (M) (L) 2-3:15 pm: King Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave. (M) (L) urbangrowerscollective.org/freshmoves/
Garfield Ridge Farmers Market
Mayfield Banquets parking lot, 6072 S. Archer Ave. 3-7 pm garfieldridgecc.com
Highwood Evening Gourmet Market
June 8 - August 24, 4:30-9:30 pm Downtown event offers fresh delicacies from local restaurants, food trucks, artisan breads, sauces, cheeses, pastas, sweets and more. From 6-9 p.m, listen to live music. Featured musicians will include Los Perros Cubanos, with the sound of the 1940s and ‘50s; Six2Six, rock 'n' roll and country starring Highwood’s own Sgt. Oganovich; Roger That surf rock; classic Sinatra with A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes; Jess Bess & The Intentions, a local favorite for soul, powerpop, funk and jam. www.celebratehighwood.org/highwoodevening-gourmet-market/
Pullman City Market
(L) (C) (M) 11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. July 6 – October 26, 7 am–1 pm
Pullman City Market
DCASE
Ravenswood Farmers Market
Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Ave. (parking lot) June 15 - October 12, 4-7 pm
Uptown Farmers Market
4620 N. Broadway May 4 - November 2 2:30-7 pm Vendors include Mindful Baking, gluten-free and vegan; neighborhood staple Everybody’s Coffee; quirky meets classy Flores by Alba; Los Rodriguez Farm; Puerto Rican cuisine from Marina’s Cafe, which is coming to Uptown in July; Not Your Nonna’s smallbatch pasta; Nuts to Go – (try Deez Nuts: pecans, almonds, walnuts, cashews and peanuts, either Luscious Vanilla or Boozy - the alcohol cooks off); Knife Sharpening by Dave; family-run Tamales Express; 2Twenty Bakery, and more. uptownfarmersmarket.org
THURSDAYS
Austin Town Hall City Market
(L) (C) (M) 5610 W. Lake St. June 9 – October 27, 1–6pm
Daley Plaza City Market
(L) (C) (M) 50 W. Washington St. May 12 – October 27, 7 am–2 pm
Fresh Moves Bus -Urban Growers Collective
10-11:15 am: St. Katharine Drexel Church, 9015 S. Harper Ave. (M) (L) 12:30-1:30 pm: Komed Holman Health Center, 4259 S. Berkeley Ave. (M) (L) 2-3:15 pm: Boxville, 332 E. 51st St. (M) (L)
Glencoe Farmers Market
Wyman Green/Village Court June 2 - September 29, 1-5 pm Educating consumers on the benefits of better nutrition, the Glencoe market adds variety with passionate local, small business vendors who share this vision. The family-friendly market, a vibrant gathering place that builds community spirit, features a weekly raffle of natural and organic products. Late afternoons, listen to music by Pierce Crask, Barbara Davis, Meadow Ridge Ramblers, Bach to Rock music school, Jeff Mazur and Jared Rabin. Glencoefarmersmarket.com
Growing Home
(L) (M) 1844 W. 59th St. (around corner from previous site) 11 am-5:30 pm All farmstands include cooking demonstrations with free samples and recipe cards for healthy meals. Free farm tours are also available! WIC, SNAP, EBT & Senior Coupons double-valued. Since 2002, Growing Home has been providing farm-based training for people with employment barriers. The program offers 25 paid hours a week, plus help with challenges such as child care, criminal records or housing. Growing Home offers produce to neighbors at greatly reduced prices, because “everyone deserves to have a job and to eat well.” www.growinghomeinc.org/our-farms/
Growing Home
Lincoln Square
Lincoln & Leland Avenues (CTA Brown Line) May - October, 3-7 pm except June 2 and September 8 Sponsored by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. https://www.lincolnsquare.org/farmersmarket/ (see separate story)
South Loop Farmers Market
Michigan Ave. & Roosevelt Rd, SE corner June 2 - October 13, 4-8 pm Across the street from Grant Park, look for weekly “happenings” including tours, children's activities, music, and more. South Loop Artist Cove will feature new artists, makers, classes & activities curated by Leo Gonzalez and Alex Agudo of South Loop boutique and therapy center L & A Healing Studio. Expect jewelry, ceramics, art & prints, home goods, healing treatments, in-person classes and more. Local makers, artists and practitioners who would like to be considered for inclusion at the Cove can email Alex at slartistcove@ gmail.com
West Town Health Market
AMITA Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Health Center, Oakley & Division Streets, SE corner In the Event of Rain: Nazareth Family Center Gymnasium, 1127 N. Oakley Ave. (just south of the outdoor market area on Haddon) June 2 - October 13, 1–6 pm This market aims to expand the accessibility of affordable healthy foods to all neighborhood residents. Expect foods from urban and Wisconsin organic farms and the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. SNAP recipients receive $15 worth of tokens to purchase produce; spend $1 with your LINK card, get $3 to shop with! www.amitahealth.org/west-town-health-market/
FRIDAYS
Fresh Moves Bus -Urban Growers Collective
10:30 am-Noon: Chicago Family Health, 9199 S. Exchange Ave. (M) (L) 2-3:15 pm: Heartland Alliance, 5501 S. Halsted St. (M) (L) urbangrowerscollective.org/freshmoves/
Gary Comer Youth Center
(L) (M) 7200 S. Ingleside June - October, 3-6 pm Seasonally-picked produce, herbs, and flowers grown and harvested by the center’s youth. www.garycomeryouthcenter. org/services/farmers-market
SATURDAYS
Division Street City Market
(L) (C) (M) 100 W. Division St. May 7 – October 29, 7 am–Noon
Englewood Village Farmers Market
(L) (M) 5800 S. Halsted, SW corner June 18 - October 29 10 am- 3 pm Managed by Grow Greater Englewood, this market accepts cash, credit, debit, Link and Link Match. If a market is canceled due to weather, notification will be on social media. www.growgreater.org
Evanston Farmers Market
(L) 1800 Maple Ave (Oak Avenue & University Place) May 7 - November 5, 7:30 am-1 pm The market is open early for senior and disabled shoppers from 7 to 7:30 am. Spud Club, which offers free fun and educational activities for youth ages 2-10, is located in the middle of the square. (see separate story).
First Fruits Farmers Market
Amazing Life Christian Center 7933-7957 S. Halsted St. / 7936-7958 S. Emerald Ave. May 7 – October 29, 8:30 am–Noon
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market
(L) (M) The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie 2nd and 4th Saturdays: June 11, 25; July 9, 23; August 13, 27; September 10, 24; October 8, 22, 10 am-2 pm Find hyper-local produce grown in community gardens, as well as value-added products like pickled okra and cabbage relish, sourced locally from the Garfield Park Garden Network, which includes some legacy farmers from the Great Migration. This market puts racial equity and justice into practice. A December 2019 survey showed 12 percent of vendors were Latinx, 56 percent were Black or African, 33 percent were women. COVID-19 guidelines here mean masks are still required. www.gpcommunitycouncil.org/programs/ neighborhood-market
Garfield Park Neighborhood Market
Garfield Park Community Council
Green City Market
(L) (M) 1817 N. Clark St. April 8 am–1 pm May - November 7 am- 1 pm Inspired by European markets, Abby Mandel started Green City Market in 1998 in the crosswalk outside the Chicago Theatre. Showcasing conscientious and caring farmers, chefs and restaurateurs, the market uses its voice nationally to advocate for the survival of small family farmers who grow clean, healthy food. Green City Market is the first farmers' market in the nation to require all of its farmers to be certified by a nationally-recognized third party agency. Every single Green City Market vendor is certified by at least one of the following organizations: American Grassfed Association, Animal Welfare Approved, Bloom Check, Certified Grass-Fed Organic Dairy, Certified Naturally Grown, Certified Humane Raised & Handled, Demeter, Grain Millers Certified, Food Alliance Certified, Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program or
Green City Market West Loop
(L) (M) Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon St. May 7 - November 19, 8 am-1 pm At all its venues, Green City Market welcomes the Illinois Link card, an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. GCM matches the value of Link benefits dollar-for-dollar up to $25 per customer, per market day. That means folks can use any amount of Link funds they wish and receive up to $25 of additional funds to spend at the market. SNAP benefits can be used for food items or seeds and plants that can grow food. They cannot be used for prepared food items such as desserts, pastries and sandwiches.
Horner Park Farmers Market
2741 W. Montrose Ave., in front of Horner Park Fieldhouse June 4 - October 1 (with possible extension to October 22), 9 am-1 pm Live music at every market. hornerpark.org/farmers-market/
Hyde Park- Experimental Station
(L) (M) 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. May 14 - October 29, 9 am-2 pm South Side Chicago's premier farmers market, straddling the Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhoods, the Experimental Station offers produce, meat, eggs and prepared foods from local and regional farms. This year's lineup includes Ellis Family Farms, Mick Klug Farm, Gorman Farm Fresh Produce, Faith's Farm, Mint Creek Farm, Stamper Cheese, The Urban Canopy, Pleasant House Bakery, SenTEAmental Moods Teas, Bot Gluten Free Vegan Bakery, and more. The market thrives with a dedicated group of volunteers. experimentalstation.org/market
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
Lincoln Park HS parking lot, 2001 N. Orchard St. April 30 - November 19, 7 am-1 pm Celebrating its 41st season, this year’s market has a 30-week calendar. Free parking.
Mercado de Colores
(L) (M) (C) Manuel Perez Memorial Plaza, 4345 W. 26th St. June 4 - October 1, 11 am–3 pm
Nettelhorst French Market
3252 N. Broadway April 16 - October 29, 8 am-2 pm (excluding Sept. 10) Developed by a family that runs 80 markets throughout France and brought the French town square market concept to the U.S. nearly 30 years ago, this market offers Parisian flair in the form of food and drinks, flowers, clothing, arts and crafts, books and jewelry sold in the open air. www.bensidounusa.com/nettlehorst/
Northcenter Farmers Market
Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Ave. June 4 - October, 8 am-1 pm Applications still open for mainstage entertainment: bands, dancers, other forms of entertainment. www.northcenterchamber. com/northcenter-farmers-market
Oak Park Farmers’ Market
Pilgrim Church Parking Lot, 460 Lake St. (one block west of Ridgeland) May 21 - October 29, 7 am-1 pm www.oak-park.us/our-community/oakpark-farmers-market
South Loop Farmers Market
632 S. Dearborn St. May 28 - October 15, 9 am - 1 pm In Printers Row Park, look for weekly “happenings” including tours, children's activities, music, and more. South Loop Artist Cove will feature new artists, makers, classes & activities curated by Leo Gonzalez and Alex Agudo of South Loop boutique and therapy center L & A Healing Studio. Expect jewelry, ceramics, art & prints, home goods, healing treatments, in-person classes and more. Local makers, artists and practitioners who would like to be considered for inclusion at the Cove can email Alex at slartistcove@gmail. com
West Humboldt Park City Market
(L) (M) (C) In partnership with NHS Chicago 3601 W. Chicago Ave. June 4 – October 1, 10 am–2 pm
Wicker Park Farmers Market
(L) (M) Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave. May 15 - October 30, 8 am-2 pm This market expects its biggest season ever; with 48 vendors, only 20% sell nonfood items, in keeping with City farmers market guidelines. Expect these valueadded items to come from the Earth and to be made from scratch. Market officials stress that since Chicago Public Schools issued each child an EBT (food stamp) card during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market accepts them and offers double-value coupons on produce – especially since the market draws traffic from a wider area due to its proximity to the CTA Blue Line at Damen. Sustainability is at the core of this market. Everything used is 100% plastic-free, fully recyclable and compostable. In order to reduce the market’s waste, compost bins are available for both food packaging and unsold, damaged produce at the end of each market day. www.wickerparkbucktown.com/farmersmarket
