Farmers market list

Cook County

Arlington Heights: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 18, in the parking lot across the street from the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, at Vail and Fremont. Fresh produce, plants, vegetables, meats (including bison), olives, eggs, breads, pastries, herbs, flowers, cheese, jellies, honey and knife sharpening. Each week a different theme. www.AHFarmersMarket.com.

Barrington: See Lake County

Bartlett: Noon to 6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, May 9 through Oct. 31, 134 Bartlett Plaza, at Devon and Main Street. Seasons Produce & Specialty Market will replace the village-sponsored farmers market in downtown Bartlett. Fresh produce and specialty items. www.village.bartlett.il.us.

Buffalo Grove: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, June 15 through Oct. 12, (excluding Sept. 7) at the parking lot in Mike Rylko Community Park, in front of Spray 'n Play, 951 McHenry Road. www.vbg.org or (847) 459-2530.

Elk Grove Village: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 18, at the Clock Tower on the Municipal Grounds at 901 Wellington Ave. Fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, breads, meats and baked goods with vendors featuring salsas, flowers, nuts, honey, popcorn, doggy treats, more. Special weekly activities, demonstrations and theme events. Activity list posted on website. www.elkgrovefarmersmarket.com.

Mount Prospect: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 8 through Oct. 19, at the Mount Prospect commuter depot, west parking lot (Northwest Highway at Route 83). Fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, more. www.mtprospectlions.com.

Northfield: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays May 24 through Oct. 18 at 6 Happ Road, south of Winnetka Road, across from New Trier High School Northfield Campus. (847) 446-4451.

Palatine: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25, at the Palatine train station parking lot along Wood Street between Smith and Brockway (two blocks north of Palatine Road. Free-range meat and eggs, organic vegetables, flowers, cheese, baked goods, condiments, pickles, pasta, sauces, jellies, jams, honey and international spices, olives. Natural homemade soaps, pet treats, pottery and decorative gourds. Street musicians and special events each week. Marg Duer, reduer@aol.com or (847) 358-1649.

Park Ridge: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Memorial Day Weekend through October, 15 Prairie Ave., Main and Garden. Pet friendly. www.parkridgefarmersmarket.com.

Rolling Meadows: Farmers & Food Trucks 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27 in the City Hall parking lot, 3600 Kirchoff Road. Produce, food trucks plus craft vendors. www.cityrm.org.

Schaumburg: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, June 6 through Oct. 31, Trickster Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, pastries, baked goods, olives, spices, home made pasta, kettle corn, fresh-squeezed lemonade, snow cones and knife sharpening. www.ci.schaumburg.il.us.

DuPage County

Aurora: See Fox Valley

Glen Ellyn: French Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, June 1 to Oct. 26, in the Main Street parking lot between Hillside and Duane streets. Fresh produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods. glenellynchamber.com.

Lisle: French Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25, in the commuter parking lot at the northeast corner of Main Street and Burlington Avenue. Baked goods, locally grown produce, cheeses, olive oils, heirloom plants, knife sharpening. www.villageoflisle.org.

Lombard: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 to Sept. 10, outside of The Shops on Butterfield at Yorktown Shopping Center, Butterfield Road and Highland Avenue. Produce, baked goods, cheese, milk, chocolates and fresh flowers. www.yorktowncenter.com.

Naperville: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 7 to Oct. 25, in the parking lot at Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. 5th Ave., (630) 369-5638 or naperville.il.us; 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 to Sept. 24 (closed July 2) at St. John's Episcopal Church, 750 Aurora Ave., Naperville, farmersmarketatstjohns@gmail.com or stjohns-episcopal.com.

Villa Park: French Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26, on Park Boulevard, west of Ardmore Avenue. (312) 575-0286 or summermarkets@sbcglobal.net.

West Chicago: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 5 to Oct. 30 at Mosaic Crossing, northeast corner of Route 65 and Route 59. (630) 231-2003.

Wheaton: French Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 15 at Main Street and Liberty Drive (just south of the railroad tracks). Flowers, locally grown produce, baked goods, art and specialty items. (312) 575-0286 or summermarkets@sbcglobal.net.

Winfield: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 to Oct. 29, at Prairie Trail Center Shopping Plaza on the southwest corner of Geneva and County Farm roads. (630) 231-2003.

Wood Dale: Canceled due to construction.

Fox Valley

Aurora: Three farmers markets are held in Aurora: Downtown, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 7 to Oct. 18, at Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway; East, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning July 10 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 E. Eola Road; and West, from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning July 9 at West Plaza Shopping Center, 1901 W. Galena Blvd. All locations offer produce, baked goods, specialty meats, cheese, flowers and hand crafts. A Young Entrepreneur program is available. (630) 256-3370 or aurora-il.org/community_services/city_events/events/farmersmarket.php.

Batavia: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 18, at North River Street between Wilson and State streets. Almost 20 vendors will be offering a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheese, herbs, flowers, music and more. Back this year are free yoga and an artisan market. (630) 761-3528 or downtown batavia.com.

Cary: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday, June 1 through Sept. 28, in the western portion of the commuter parking lots near the train station off West Main Street at High Road. It features fresh fruits and vegetables, farm fresh eggs and meats, cheeses, baked goods, herbs, flowers, honey, fruit pies, pickles, dressings, seasonings and more. (847) 639-2800 or carygrove chamber.com.

Crystal Lake: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 11, at Depot Park, 70 E. Woodstock St. Features fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more. Free parking is available in the Metra commuter lots. (815) 479-0835 or downtowncl.org.

East Dundee: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 25, at The Depot, 319 N. River St. New this year, Saturday will be a Depot Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, jewelry and collectibles; Sunday's food-focused Farmers Market will feature farmers, producers and specialty vendors selling seasonal plants and vegetables, infused balsamic vinegar, olive oils, pickles and pickled vegetables, New Orleans-style cooking, breakfast sandwiches, gourmet pancakes, breads, sweet treats and goodies, vertical aeroponic growing systems and natural soaps, makeup and soy candles. (847) 426-2822 or dundeedepot.com.

Elburn: Heritage Prairie Farm Market, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays year-round at 2N308 Brundige Road. Features seasonal produce, honey, milk, eggs, meats, cheese, wine, beer, crafts and gifts. (630) 443-8253 or heritageprairiefarm.com.

Elgin: Harvest Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, June 5 through Oct. 2, at former Gail Borden Library parking lot, 200 N. Grove Ave. at Kimball Street. Features local vendors selling mostly locally grown and produced foods, as well as education on sustainable practices for healthy living and a weekly component of arts and artisans. downtownelgin.com.

Geneva French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 16, at Geneva Metra Station, South and Fourth Streets. Features fresh produce, fine textiles, fresh baked goods, and gifts. genevachamber.com.

Geneva Green Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 5 through Oct. 30, at First Congregational, 321 Hamilton St. Locally grown, minimally processed (or organic) fresh vegetables, cheese and frozen beef, freshly-cut flowers, chef demos and a "kids' corner." (847) 501-0430 or genevagreenmarket.org.

Huntley: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 26 through Oct. 13, rain or shine, at Town Square, 11704 Coral St. Features locally grown fruits and vegetables, farm fresh chicken and duck eggs, fresh frozen free range chickens, fresh baked artisan breads, pastries, jams, jellies, local honey, gourmet dog treats, organic soaps/lotions, fresh cut flowers, homemade granolas, coffee and tea beverages. On July 7 there will be an All American Family Fun Day at the market. (847) 515-5200 or huntley.il.us.

St. Charles: Baker Memorial United Methodist Church farmers market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, June 6 to Oct. 31, at Fourth Avenue and Main Street, alongside Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave. Features local vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs, beef and goat meat, poultry products, fruit and flowers from Michigan Orchards as well as fresh flowers, garden plants and honey, along with gourmet food products, fresh baked bread, garden and landscaping products, jewelry, arts and crafts. Food tent serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and beverages. (630) 584-6680 or bakermemorialchurch.org.

Sugar Grove: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 7 through Sept. 27, at Sugar Grove village hall parking lot, 10 Municipal Drive (at Route 30). Featuring fresh produce, flowers, herbs, baked goods and crafts. (630) 466-1014 or sugargrovechamber.org.

West Dundee: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, June 6 to Sept. 12, at Spring Hill Mall, routes 31 and 72, west lot, near Macy's. Features fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables, flowers, herbs, baked foods and crafts. springhillmall.com; (847) 428-2200.

Woodstock: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 26 on Town Square, 101 N. Johnson St., featuring a variety of organic vegetables and fruit, natural beef, wines, herbs, nursery stock, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs, honey, gourmet cheese, baked goods, kettle corn, soaps, woolen products, yarns, perennials, bedding plants, annual plants and trees. Live music 9 a.m. to noon each market. woodstockfarmersmarket.org.

Lake County

Antioch: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays June 5 to Oct. 9 at the municipal parking lot, 854 Main St., Antioch. Fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, sweets, meats and breads and more. Stay for It's Thursday Concerts in the park at 7:30 p.m. June 12 through Aug. 14. http://www.antioch.il.gov/speceventchron.cfm or (847) 838-4032.

Barrington: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays June 19 to Oct. 16 at Cook and Main streets, downtown Barrington. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, honey, breads, dog treats and pasta. Grab dinner to go. http://www.barringtonfarmersmarket.org/ or (847) 382-3829.

Chicago Botanic Garden: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. first and third Sundays until Oct. 19 at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Vegetables, sauces, fruits, dips, meats and more. (847) 835-5440 or http://www.chicago-botanic.org/farmersmarket/

Deerfield: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays June 14 to Oct. 11 at Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue, Deerfield. Seasonal vegetables and fruit, organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers, freshly baked breads, muffins and cookies, Wisconsin cheese, maple syrup and honey, and other specialty products and more. http://www.deerfield.il.us/ or (847) 945-5000.

Grayslake: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays from June 4 to Sept. 24, 100 Center St., downtown Grayslake. Michigan fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, flowers, shrubs, sweets, wine, cooking demonstrations, organic produce and more. http://www.grayslakefarmersmarket.com/ or (847) 289-7138.

Gurnee: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays from June 6 to Sept. 26, Esper Peterson Park, Grand Avenue and Kilbourn, Gurnee. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, breads, pastries and goodies, meat, eggs, take-and-go food. See the entertainment schedule. http://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/ or (847) 599-3745.

Hawthorn Woods: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays June 13 to Oct. 3 at Community Park, 42 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Locally grown and produced items. Friday Concerts in the Park run in conjunction with the farmers market. Concert times are 6:30 to 8 p.m. No market July 4th. http://www.vhw.org or (847) 438-5500.

Highwood's Evening Gourmet Farmers Market: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays from June 11 to Aug. 27, Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Local produce, gourmet cheeses, homemade pastas, baked goods, breads and pastries. Evening Concert Series and live cooking demo, Art in the Park. http://www.celebratehighwood.com/ or (847) 433-2100

Lake Bluff: 7 a.m. to noon Fridays June 13 to Oct. 10 at the Village Green, Scanton Avenue and Sheridan Road, Lake Bluff. Fresh fruits, vegetables, summer blossoms, and baked goods. http://www.lakebluff.org/residents/farmers-market or (847) 283-6889.

Lake Forest: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays June 21 to Oct. 11 at Deerpath and Western avenues, Lake Forest. Vegetables, fruit, artisan breads, jams, honey and specialty items. http://www.cityoflakeforest.com or (847) 613-7005.

Lake Zurich: 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays June 13 to Sept. 26 at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Fresh fruits and vegetables, pies, doughnuts, Wisconsin cheese, dips and sausage, fresh-made cookies, gluten free snacks, eggs, poultry, breads, soaps and more. https://www.facebook.com/LakeZurichFarmersMarket or (847) 438-5141.

Libertyville: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays June 19 to Oct. 16 on Church Street in downtown Libertyville. Produce, cheese, meats, flowers, breads, pastries. http://www.mainstreetlibertyville.org/calendar or (847) 680-0336.

Long Grove: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays June 8 to Oct. 12 on Archer Road, downtown Long Grove. Produce, food products, flowers, wines and meats. Music, children's entertainment and artisan demonstrations.

http://www.visitlonggrove.com/long-grove-farmers-market/ or (847) 634-3117.

Mundelein: 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays June 13 to Oct. 10 at the new village hall, 300 Plaza Circle, downtown Mundelein. Fresh produce, meats, flowers, cheese and artisanal foods. Live music. http://www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org/mundelein-farmers-market.html or (847) 361-3224.

Ravinia: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays June 4 to Oct. 29, near Jens Jensen Park at Deans Avenue, Highland Park. Locally grown and organic vegetables and fruits, cheeses, oils and balsamic vinegars, baked items, lemonade and coffee. http://www.raviniafarmersmarket.org/ (847) 432-0800.

Vernon Hills: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays June 7 through Sept. 20 at the Metra commuter lot, 75 E. Route 45, Vernon Hills. Vegetables, bakery items, cut and dried flowers and perennials, gourmet food and items for the home and family. www.vernonhills.org or (847) 367-3700.

Wadsworth: 2 to 7 p.m. Fridays July 11 to Oct. 3, at The Green by the Old Village School House, 14155 W. Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Amenities include a children's playground, a covered picnic shelter. http://www.villageofwadsworth.org/index.asp?SEC=B3660E97-C10E-4506-8D39-8E8D3344D90A&Type=B_BASIC or (847) 336-7771.

Wauconda: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays June 26 to Oct. 9 along Main Street, downtown Wauconda. Fresh produce, flowers, herbs, spices, baked goods, and other products. Live entertainment. http://www.waucondaareachamber.org/photo-gallery/farmers-market call (847) 526-5580.

Zion: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays June 19 to Sept. 25 at Shiloh Park, Shiloh Boulevard and Sheridan Road, Zion. Fresh fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, demonstrations, games and food-themed market day events. http://www.cityofzion.com/farmersmarket/ or (847) 746-4056.