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2024 Farmer Markets

May 15, 2024


The information below is updated as of 5/11/24 but may change at any time. Always check in advance of attending.


Aurora Downtown Market
65 Water Street, Aurora, IL. 60505 (directly across from City Hall and the Water Street Mall)
June 1 – October 5, 2024, weather permitting.
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
This seasonal open-air market features locally grown, just-picked produce, fresh from the farm preserves, artisan cheeses, old-world breads, and a diverse selection of handcrafted products.
https://www.aurora-il.org/1595/Aurora-Farmers-Market


Batavia Farmers’ Market
N. River St. between Wilson and State St.
May 18 – October 26, 2024
Saturdays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Come enjoy over 20 different vendors offering a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheese, herbs, flowers, music, and more. Along with our weekly pop-up vendors, check our website weekly for who will be in attendance.
https://downtownbatavia.com/event/batavia-farmers-market/2021-07-03/


Bolingbrook Farmers Market-Summer Street Market
The Promenade Mall at Boughton Road and Janes Avenue in Bolingbrook, Illinois 815-954-9788 

Thursdays, June 27, July 11 and 25, and August 8 and 22, 2024

Thursdays, 4:00 – 9:00 pm
This is a seasonal open-air market. Check Facebook for updates.

https://www.shoppingpromenade.com/


Darien Farmers Market
7100 Clarendon Hills Road Darien, IL 60561
June to October 2024
Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
Baked goods, cheese, vegetables, jams, and fruits
http://nfmd.org/il/darien/1009648/


Downers Grove Farmers Market
South Parking Lot off Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove IL
630-929-2435
May 18, 2024 – October 14, 2024 

7:00 am- 12:30 pm

https://www.ymcachicago.org/Indian-Boundary/Downtown-Downers-Grove-Market/


Elmhurst Farmers Market
York and Vallette Streets, Elmhurst
Wednesdays, June 5 – October 30, 2024
Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
http://yorkandvallette.com/yava/FarmersMarket.aspx


Geneva French Market 
South and Fourth Streets, Metra parking Lot NW corner of South Street and 4th Street, 312-575-0286
April 14 – October 17, 2024
Sundays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
French Market Fresh fruit and vegetables, unique gifts for home and family in a Canopy European style Market.
http://www.bensidounusa.com/


Hinsdale Farmers Market
30 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521
June 3 – October 15, 2024
Mon: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Cheese, flowers, eggs, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, and meats Some of the many items for sale at this market:
Organic foods. baked goods,
http://www.hinsdalechamber.com/


Keller’s Farmstand-Naperville

Spring-Flowers Only!

Oswego through May and Naperville early June

https://kellersfarmstand.com/spring/


Lisle French Market 
925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532, 630-222-3403
May 4, 2024 – October 12, 2024
Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
French Market at PrairieWalk Pond is located along Garfield Avenue, adjacent to beautiful PrairieWalk Pond.
This award-winning site serves as a beautiful backdrop to this colorful, open-air market that runs on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors change weekly, so each market is a unique experience. Free parking is available in the Garfield Parking Lot, Main Street, and the Commuter Parking Lots off of Burlington Avenue. There is no admission charge, so bring the whole family; service animals and pets in carriers are welcome.  Diverse offerings.
It features more than 35 different vendors selling fresh baked goods, locally grown produce, unique artisan creations, music, and more.
https://www.villageoflisle.org/228/French-Market-at-PrairieWalk-Pond


Naperville Farmers Market at 5th Ave Station
Fifth Avenue Station • Naperville, IL 60540 630-369-5638
June – November TBD, 2024, Saturdays, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
The market features farm fresh fruits and vegetables, gourmet books, baked goods, flowers and plants, crafts, and more. The market is held in the parking lot of the Fifth Avenue shops on Saturday mornings.
https://napervillefarmersmarket.com/?fbclid=IwAR1eLKmxx704OimyEdDh14faMXtZbDEUXB2Srh_Svvyi8qboq7croXc8NpM


Naper Settlement Farmers Market  NEW THIS YEAR!

523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540

June 25-Sept. 17, 2024

Tuesday 3:00-7:00 pm

The Naper Settlement Farmers Market offers an assortment of goods from mission-based, fair-trade, or local vendors, from coffee to candles, plus fresh produce, pottery, honey, and more on the picturesque grounds of Naper Settlement. While you stroll through the museum’s Village Green, you’ll hear acoustic music performances from local bluegrass and country singers held on the Paw Paw Post Office porch. After you shop, head on over to the Mary and Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center to listen to guest speakers who lead agriculture-based classes that will educate and inspire you. The Naper Settlement Farmers Market provides a beautiful backdrop for the community to gather, learn, and grow together while supporting and connecting with local farmers, businesses, and artisans.  
Please note that vendors, classes, and music are subject to change without notice. If you have questions, please contact us at 630.420.6010.
Interested in becoming a Naper Settlement Farmers Market vendor? Please contact nsevent@naperville.il.us for information.

Live Music Schedule
Enjoy live bluegrass and country music on the Paw Paw Post Office's front porch every week from 4 to 7 p.m.
June 25 - Wood Street Bloodhounds
July 2 - The Sullivan Sisters
July 9  - Lucky Pickers
July 16 - Jared Rabin Trio
July 23 - Wheels North
July 30 - Miles Over Mountains Duo
August 6 - Fox Crossing String Band
August 13 - Reisdorf & Shiel
August 20 - The Woolly Buggers
August 27 - John Till
September 3 - DB'S Acoustic Duo
September 10 - Truman's Trio
September 17 - River Valley Rangers Duo


Wheaton French Market
Main and Liberty in Wheaton, Illinois 312-575-0286 

April 13 – October 26, 2024
Saturdays, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts, and more are sold from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday at Wheaton's French Market. The outdoor market is at Main Street and Liberty Drive in downtown
For information, contact Bensidoun USA at 312-575-0286.
http://www.bensidounusa.com/


Winfield Farmers' Market
Prairie Trial Center at the SW corner of County Farm and Geneva Roads in Winfield, Il 630-682-3712
June 24 – TBD, 2024
Wednesdays, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
This is a seasonal open-air market.

http://www.westerndupagechamber.com/