THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - TO MARKET, TO MARKET, TO MARKET WE’LL GO!
It's that time of year again to bring "freshness" into your home throughout the summer!
This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Chicago Farmers Markets, presented by the Mayor's Office of Special Events. Farmers and vendors from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan bring a variety of their "fresh" produce, baked goods, cheeses, jams, honey, nuts, flowers and plants for you to enjoy with your family and friends all summer long.
Here's a list of the farmers markets for Chicago and its suburbs. Most are opening this month, while others will open in June.
Chicago Markets
Division Street Farmers Market - 50 W. Division Street (between Clark and State Streets), Saturdays, May 15th-October 30th, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Farmers Market - 700 W. Armitage Avenue (Lincoln Park High School parking lot), Saturdays, May 15th-October 30th, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Southport Green Market - 1420 W. Grace Street (Blaine School), Saturdays, June 12th-October 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Northcenter Farmers Market - 4100 N. Damen Avenue (Northcenter Town Square), Saturdays, June 19th-October 30th, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Beverly Farmers Market - 9500 S. Longwood Drive (Beverly/Mt. Greenwood neighborhood), Sundays, May 16th-October 24th, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Erie Street Farmers Market - 500 W. Erie Street, Sundays, June 6th-October 10th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wicker Park & Bucktown Farmers Market - 1500 N. Damen Avenue, Sundays, June 6th-October 24th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information on any of the above-listed Chicago markets, as well as many others held during the week and still others that are independently-run, click here.
Chicago Green City Market - 1750 N. Clark Street (Lincoln Park neighborhood), Wednesdays & Saturdays through October 30th. Also features kids' activities and chef demonstrations. Click here for more information.
Suburban Markets
Downers Grove Farmers Market - Main Street Metro Station, South Parking Lot off Burlington Avenue, Saturdays, May 8th-October 16th, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Evanston Farmers Market - University Place and Oak Avenue, Saturdays, May 8th-November 6th, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Oak Park Farmers Market - 460 Lake Street (one block west of Ridgeland Avenue), Saturdays, May 22nd-October 23rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Park Ridge Farmers Market - Prairie Avenue south of Metro Train Station, Saturdays, May 29th-October 30th, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Brookfield Farmers Market - 8820 Brookfield Avenue (Village Hall Parking Lot), Saturdays, June-October, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Naperville Farmers Market - Fifth Avenue Station Parking Lot, Saturdays, June 5th-October 30th, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Skokie Farmers Market - 5127 Oakton Street, Sundays, June 27th-October 31st, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
For more information on any of the above-listed suburban markets, please click on the respective link above.
What better way is there to start off your Saturday and/or Sunday mornings than stopping by a local Farmers Market for some "freshness"?
By the way, do you know which movie the title of this blog came from?
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
