An array of vegetables, herbs, flowers and much more is hitting farm stands as the 2013 farmers market season gets underway. Although most markets will open later in May or in early June, several have already started. The market in Collum opens Wednesday, and seven markets will open Saturday, including Green City Market in Chicago, and suburban markets in Evanston, Lisle, Ottawa, Palatine, Park Forest and Woodstock.
More than a dozen new markets are springing up throughout the suburbs, while the city will add its first-ever night markets in two neighborhoods, according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel,
“The new spinoff night markets on Argyle Street and in Logan Square will elevate and expand neighborhood cultural assets, a priority of the Chicago Cultural Plan,” Emanuel said through a press release. The new night markets will feature local artisans, local restaurants, live performances, as well as arts and crafts.
The Logan Square Night Market will begin June 26 and run 5-9 p.m every Wednesday through Sept. 4, and the Argyle Night Market will run 4-8 p.m. Thursdays June 27 through Sept. 5.
Chicago markets
Chicago markets are listed by days of the week, but are subject to change, and dates and times vary by market. For more information, call the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events at 312-744-3316, or go to chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
* indicates independently managed markets. NEW means a market launching this year. Link designates markets that accept the Link card.
MULTIPLE DAYS
City Farm Clybourn: 1204 N. Clybourn Ave. Opens in July; end date depends on harvest. 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
*Green City Market: South end of Lincoln Park, between Clark Street and Stockton Drive, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesdays and Saturdays. May 4-Oct. 26 (Link)
SUNDAY
Beverly: 95th Street and Longwood Drive, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12-Oct. 27 (Link)
Devon Community Market: NEW. Republic Bank parking lot, 2720 W. Devon Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6
Garfield Park Conservatory: 300 N. Central Park Ave., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 23-Oct. 27 (Link)
*Glenwood: 6950 N. Glenwood Ave., between Morse and Lunt avenues, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2-Oct. 27 (Link)
*Independence Park: 3945 N. Springfield Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9, 23; July 14, 28; Aug. 11, 25; Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 13, 27
*Jefferson Park: Jefferson Park Field House, between Higgins Road and Lawrence Avenue, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., June 9, 23; July 14, 28; Aug. 11, 25; Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 13, 27
*Portage Park: Central and Berteau avenues, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2, 16, 30; July 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sept. 15, 29; Oct. 6 (Link)
South Shore: NEW. Rainbow Beach Park, 3177 E. 77th St.,1-5 p.m. June 23-Aug. 25 (Link)
Wicker Park/Bucktown: Wicker Park and Damen Avenue, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2-Oct. 27 (Link)
TUESDAY
Columbus Park: Harrison Street and Central Avenue, 2-7 p.m. June 25-Oct. 29 (Link)
Federal Plaza: Adams Street and Dearborn Parkway, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21-Oct. 31 (Link)
Lincoln Square: Parking lot at Western CTA Brown Line, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4-Oct. 29 (Link)
Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville: 220 E. Chicago Ave., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4-Oct. 29
WEDNESDAY
*Andersonville: Berwyn Avenue between Clark Street and Ashland Avenue, 3-8 p.m. June 5-Oct. 16 (Link)
LaFollette Park: 1333 N. Laramie Ave., 2-7 p.m. June 26-Oct. 30 (Link)
*Lawndale: NEW. Chicago Botanic Garden Green Youth Farm, 3750 W. Ogden Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 10-Oct. 2
Logan Square Night Market: NEW. Palmer Square Park, Kedzie Street and Milwaukee Avenue. 5-9 p.m. June 26-Sept. 4
*Prudential Plaza: 130 E. Randolph St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5-Sept. 25
Pullman: Arcade Park, 111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, 7 a.m.-noon July 10-Oct. 30 (Link)
*Seaway Bank: 87th Street and Langley Avenue, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 24-Sept. 25
*Washington Park: NEW. Chicago Botanic Garden Green Youth Farm, 555 E. 51st St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 10-Oct. 2
*Wood Street Farm Stand: A Growing Home market; 5814 S. Wood St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 20 (Link)
THURSDAY
Argyle Night Market: NEW. Argyle Street and Broadway, 4-8 p.m. June 27- Sept. 5.
Daley Plaza: Washington Street and Dearborn Parkway, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16-Oct. 24 (Link)
*Lincoln Square: NEW. Parking lot at Western CTA Brown Line, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 6-Oct. 24
Hyde Park: Harold Washington Park, 53rd Street and Hyde Park Boulevard, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6-Oct. 31 (Link)
Willis Tower Plaza: 233 S. Wacker Drive, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27-Oct. 31 (Link)
SATURDAY
Austin Town Hall: Lake Street and Central Avenue, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 29-Oct. 26 (Link)
Bridgeport: 35th Street and Wallace Avenue, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. June 15-Oct. 5
*Bronzeville Community Market: 4400 S. Cottage Grove Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 15-Oct. 26 (Link)
City Farm Perry Street: 57th Place and South Perry Street. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July-October.
Division Street: Division Street between State and Clark streets, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11-Oct. 26 (Link)
*Hyde Park: 61st Street between Dorchester and Blackstone avenues, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 11-Dec. 14
Lincoln Park: Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard avenues, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11-Oct. 26
*Nettelhorst French Market: Broadway and Melrose Avenue, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 2
North Center: North Center Town Square, Damen and Lincoln avenues, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. June 15-Oct. 26
Printers Row: Printers Row Park, Polk and Dearborn streets, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. June 15-Oct. 26
Southport: Blaine School, 1420 W. Grace St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22-Oct. 5
West Humboldt Park Farmers Market & Bazaar: Neighborhood Housing Services parking lot, 3601 W. Chicago Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29-Oct. 26 (Link)
Suburban markets
Listed alphabetically by town name. If your community is not listed, call the chamber of commerce or city hall to find out what markets may be available.
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Antioch: 854 Main St., 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 6 -Oct. 10
Arlington Heights: Vail Avenue and Fremont Street, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 8 -Oct. 19
Aurora: Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 19; Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 E. Eola Road, 1-6 p.m. Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 29; West Plaza Shopping Plaza, 1901 W. Galena Blvd., 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays, July 10-Sept. 11
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Barrington: Cook and Main streets, 2-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 20-Oct. 17 (no market July 4)
Bartlett: Bartlett Town Center, 228 S. Main St., 2-7 p.m. Fridays, June 7-Sept. 13
Batavia: Downtown, on South Water Street, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 8-Oct. 19
Bolingbrook: The Promenade on Sandburg Street, 4-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 6-Aug. 29; 4-8 p.m. Sept. 5-Oct. 3
Brookfield: Village Hall parking lot, 8820 Brookfield Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 26
Buffalo Grove: Spray ‘n Play Park parking lot, 951 N. McHenry Road, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays, June 16-Oct. 6 (no market Sept. 1)
Burr Ridge: Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Drive, off County Line Road South, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, June 13-Sept. 12
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Cary: Metra commuter lot, 445 Park Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, June 2-Sept. 29
Collum: NEW. 112 W. Hack St., 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 1-Sept. 25
Country Club Hills French Market: NEW. Pavilion, 4116 W. 183rd St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Sept. 25 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, June 9-Sept. 29
Crete: NEW. Main and Exchange streets, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 18-Oct. 5
Crystal Lake: Train Depot Park, 70 E. Woodstock St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 12
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Deerfield: Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 8 -Oct. 12
DeKalb: Van Buer Plaza, 135 N. Second St., noon-6 p.m. Thursdays, June 6 -Sept. 26
Downers Grove: Main Street train station at Burlington Avenue, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 11-Oct. 19
Dwight: Parking lot, East Main Street at South Franklin Street, 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, May 18-Oct.5 (no market Sept. 21)
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East Dundee: Dundee Township Tourist Center, 319 N. River St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, May 11-Oct. 26
Elgin: Harvest Market, Old Gail Borden Library parking lot, 200 N. Grove Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, June 6-Oct. 3
Elk Grove: NEW. Clock Tower, Wellington and Biesterfield roads, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 26
Elmhurst: York and Vallette streets, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5 -Oct. 30
Evanston: Downtown at University Place and Oak Avenue, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 4-Nov. 2; West End Ethnic Market, Evanston High School parking lot, Church Street and Dodge Avenue, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, June 8-Oct. 26; Ridgeville Market, Ridge Avenue and South Boulevard, 3:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Oct. 23
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Flossmoor: NEW. Public library, 1000 Sterling Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, June 7-Oct. 18
Frankfort: Kansas and Oak streets, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27
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Galewood: NEW. North and Oak Park avenues, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, July 13-Oct. 5
Geneva: *French Market, Metra parking lot, South and Fourth streets, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 10; Year-round Green Market, 27 N. Bennett St., 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, June 6-Oct. 31
Genoa: Main and Genoa streets, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, May 25, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26
Glen Ellyn: *French Market, 400 Main St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, May 24-Oct. 25
Glencoe: Green Bay Road and Park Avenue, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 8-Oct. 12
Glenview: Wagner Farm, Wagner Road and Lake Avenue, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 22-Oct. 12
Grayslake: spring market, 147 Center St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through May 25; summer market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Sept. 25; fall market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 5-Dec. 21
Gurnee: Esper Peterson Park, Grand and Kilbourne avenues, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, June 7-Sept. 27
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Harvard: Routes 14 and 173, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 8-Oct. 26
Highland Park/Ravinia: Dean Avenue between Roger Williams and St. Johns avenues, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, May 29-Oct. 30
Highwood: Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Sept. 4
Hinsdale: Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, June 3-Oct. 14
Homewood: *French Market, Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 11-Oct. 12
Huntley: Town Square, 11704 Coral St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 25-Oct.12
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Joliet Junior College: NEW. 1215 S. Houbolt Road, 3-7 p.m., Thursdays, May 23-Oct. 24 (no market July 4)
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Kankakee: Merchant Street and Schuyler Avenue, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Oct. 26
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La Grange: La Grange Road and Cossitt Avenue, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, May 9-Oct. 24
Lansing: NEW. Ridge Road and Grant Street, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Aug. 28
Lake Bluff: Village Green, Scranton Avenue and Sheridan Road, 7 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 14-Oct. 11
Lake Forest: Metra parking lot, 671 N. Western Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 22-Oct. 12
Lemont: Talcott and Stephen streets, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4-Oct. 29
Libertyville: 120 W. Church St., 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, June 20-Oct. 17
Lisle: *French Market, Metra parking lot between Spencer and Center streets, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 4-Oct. 26
Lockport: NEW. Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St., 4-8 p.m. Mondays, June 3-Oct. 28
Lombard: Yorktown, Butterfield Road and Highland Avenue. 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Sept. 4
Long Grove: Archer parking lot off Old McHenry Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, June 9-Oct. 13
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Maywood: Hines Veterans Hospital, 5000 S. Fifth Ave., 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, June 20-Sept. 12
Mokena: Wolf Road and Front Street, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 26
Morton Grove: 6210 Dempster St., 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 8-Oct. 19 (no market July 6)
Mount Prospect: Metra lot, Northwest Highway and Route 83, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, June 9-Oct. 20
Mundelein: Park and Seymour streets, 3-7 p.m. Fridays, June 14-Oct. 11
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Naperville: Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave., 7 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 26
New Lenox: Village Hall parking lot, One Veterans Parkway, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 11-Oct. 12
Norridge: 4009 N. Ozark Ave., 2-6 p.m. June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16
Northbrook: Corner of Cherry and Western avenues, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19-Oct. 9
Northfield: 6 Happ Road, one block south of Winnetka Road, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 25-Oct. 19
North Chicago: NEW. Chicago Botanic Garden Green Youth Farm, 1215 Green Belt St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, July 10-Oct. 2 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 5
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Oak Forest: NEW. 15601 S. Central Ave., 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4-Oct. 8
Oak Lawn: Behind the library, Dumke Drive, west of 52nd Avenue, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Oct. 16 (no market Sept. 4)
Oak Park: 460 Lake St., 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 18-Oct. 26 (Link)
Oswego: 15 N. Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, June 2-Sept. 29
Ottawa: South Washington Park at Jackson Street, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 4-Oct. 26
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Palatine: Metra station, Wood and Smith streets, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 4-Oct. 26
Palos Heights: Municipal parking lot, 12217 S. Harlem Ave., 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, May 8-Oct. 9
Park Forest: 271 Lakewood Boulevard, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 4-Oct. 26
Park Ridge: Prairie Avenue south of Metra station, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 25-Oct. 26
Plainfield: NEW. Lockport Street and Route 59, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-Sept. 28
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Riverside: Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, 2:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5-Oct. 2
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Schaumburg: Trickster Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, June 14-Oct. 25
Schiller Park: Metra station, Lawrence and Ruby streets, 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 11-Oct. 8
Skokie: Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St., 7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, June 16-Oct. 27; NEW. French Market, Westfield Old Orchard Mall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, May 16-Sept. 26
St. Charles: Baker Methodist Church, East Main Street at Fourth Avenue, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, June 3-Oct. 25
Sugar Grove: Village Hall, 10 S. Municipal Drive, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 1-Sept. 28
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Thornton: Ridge Road and Hubbard Street, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19-Oct. 2
Tinley Park: Metra station, 173rd Street and Oak Park Avenue, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 12
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Vernon Hills: NEW. French Market, Metra parking lot, 75 E. Route 45, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 19
Villa Park: *French Market, Park Boulevard at Ardmore Avenue, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27
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Wadsworth: NEW. 14155 W. Wadsworth Road, 2-7 p.m. Fridays, July 12-Oct. 4
Wauconda: Main Street, Liberty Street to Village Hall, 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 20-Oct. 10 (no market July 4)
Westmont: Cass and Burlington avenues, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, June 6-Aug. 29 (no market July 4)
Western Springs: *French Market, Hillgrove Avenue between Lawn Street and Grand Avenue, 2-7 p.m. Thursdays, May 2-Oct. 24
Wheaton: *French Market, Main and Liberty streets, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 9
Wheeling: Wheeling Sales Barn Square, 971 N. Milwaukee Ave., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, June 18-Oct. 8
Wilmette: *French Market, downtown Metra parking lot, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 2
Winfield: Prairie Trail Center, County Farm and Geneva roads, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 5 -Oct. 30
Woodstock: Town Square, 101 N. Johnson St., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, May 4-Oct. 26
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Yorkville: Town Square Park, Route 47 and Main Street, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 8-Oct. 26 (no market Aug. 31)
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Zion: Shiloh Boulevard and Sheridan Road, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 20-Sept. 26
