Community Corner
Your Guide to Local Farmers Markets
Whether you're looking for farm-fresh produce or hand-crafted jewelry, these farmers markets have it all.
Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge Market on the Green
WHAT: Show 23 vendors in this weekly farmers market. Three local farmers provide "build your own bouquet" wildflowers, fruits and veggies bedding plants and herbs. Also pick up olive oil, ice cream, jewelry, pet treats and baked goods. Weekly kids entertainment including magicians and balloonists goes from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through September 1
WHERE: Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Drive
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WHAT: Visitors to the Promenade can find everything from pastas and salsa to gourmet olive oil and farm-fresh produce from the market's more than 30 vendors. The market also coincides with the free Main Street summer concert series, allowing visitors to enjoy a festive atmosphere, as well as non-food vendors every second Thursday of each month.
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 13
WHERE: Parking lot at , 631 E. Boughton Road
MORE INFO: Call Mary at (630) 779-6438 or email makeithappendupage@yahoo.com
Downers GroveDowntown Downers Grove Farmers Market
WHAT: Indian Boundary YMCA organizes this farmers market, which has been operating since the 1990's. Money goes to benefit YMCA programs. You'll find fruits and veggies, eggs, meat, oils, herbs, baked goods and more.
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday until October 15
WHERE: Downtown Downers Grove
WHAT: Visitors can expect a wide selection of local products, with not only fresh vegetables, fruits and meats, but french pastries, artisan breads, soaps, flowers and plants as well.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday through Oct. 26
WHERE: , 435 Talcott Ave.
MORE INFO: Contact Donna Pecina by calling (630) 243-2700 or emailing dpecina@lemont.il.us, or visit the Farmers Market's Facebook page
WHAT: Held at the historical Riverview Farmstead, the market highlights locally-grown items, as well as historical demonstrations performed by Naper Settlement, and plenty of special events, including hay rides June 16, a petting zoo July 21 and a tractor show Aug. 18. Plus, each week spotlights a different fruit or vegetable.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through September
WHERE: Forest Preserve District of Will County's Riverview Farmstead, on Book Road between 111th and 119th streets
MORE INFO: Call (815) 886-1467 or visit the market's website
WHAT: With 25 vendors signed up, the market promises a variety of products, including plants and flowers at the start of summer and an array of fresh produce towards the end of the month. Visitors can expect a large turnout and a changing lineup of farmers and vendors from week to week.
WHEN: 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October
WHERE: parking lot, 200 E. Fifth Ave.
MORE INFO: Call (630) 369-5638 or visit the Farmers Market's website
WHAT: Freedom Commons hosts its second annual summer market after a successful run last year with the We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center. Helping not-for-profit organizations, visitors can purchase items such as coffee gift packs from Arbor Vitae and pet treats to benefit a variety of groups, including Misericordia Heart of Mercy and A.D.O.P.T Pet Shelter, as well as enjoy We Grow Dreams' array of hanging baskets, fresh grown produce and gift items.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October
WHERE: Freedom Drive and Diehl Road
MORE INFO: Visit the Freedom Commons website or its Facebook page
WHAT: An open air market at the heart of Historic Downtown Plainfield, the Plainfield Farmers Market allows more than 30 local vendors to share fresh produce and hand crafted goods from local farms and artisans.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October
WHERE: On the southwest corner of Lockport Street and Route 59
MORE INFO: Contact Dale Lewis by calling (815) 582-8144 or emailing dalelewis1@yahoo.com
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