Farmers Markets 2008

Arlington Heights: Find fresh produce, cheese, jelly and jams, plants and have your knives sharpened from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 21 to Oct. 18, on Eastman between Arlington Heights Road and Evergreen Avenue next to North School Park. (847) 818-6050.

Aurora East: Tuesdays Vendors will sell produce from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 to Aug. 26, Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church, at the southeast corner of Route 34 and Ridge Avenue across from Rush-Copley Heart Institute. (630) 844-4731.

Aurora West: Wednesdays Vendors will sell produce from 2 to 6 p.m. July 9 to Aug. 27, West Aurora Plaza near the Blockbuster on Galena Boulevard. (630) 844-4731.

Aurora Downtown: Saturdays The farmers market will feature produce from family farms, Dick's Mini Donuts, Wurst Kitchen brats, artisan cheeses, jams, jellies, fresh flowers and more. The market runs from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 21 to Sept. 27, at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway (Route 25), between New York and Illinois streets. (630) 844-4731.

Barrington Shoppers can purchase fresh organic produce, naturally raised meats and eggs, fresh fish, pasta, cheeses, organic breads, pastries, flowers, brick-oven pizza, barbecue dinners, fresh-squeezed lemonade and more from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 19 through Oct. 23. The market will be held downtown at Lake-Cook Road and South Cook Street. (847) 382-3829.

Bartlett The Bartlett farmers market runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays, June 6 through Sept. 12, at the town center corner of Railroad Avenue and Main Street. Vendors will sell produce, flowers, bread, lemonade, cheese, pet food and more. (630) 837-0800.

Batavia Fresh produce, cheeses and breads will be available at the farmers market located at South Water and Wilson streets in downtown Batavia from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 28 to Oct. 11. Themed activities the first Saturday each month. (630) 761-3528.

Crystal Lake Farmers will sell produce, fresh meats and eggs, bakery goods, honey, plants and flowers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 7 through Oct. 25, at Depot Park at Woodstock and Williams streets. (815) 479-0835.

Deerfield Farmers will sell organic and naturally grown produce and flowers, cheese, baked goods and more from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 14 through Oct. 11, at Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue (commuter parking lot). www.farmersmarket@deerfield-il.org or (847) 945-5000.

Downers Grove Shoppers can purchase fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, cheeses, vinegars and oils, bread/baked goods, frozen organic meat and more from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, June 14 through Oct. 18, at the Main Street train station parking lot. (630) 968-8400.

East Dundee The Old Dundee farmers market offers fresh produce, plants, home baked goods and more from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 25, at the Depot, 319 N. River St. (847) 742-3432.

Elgin Visit the Elgin Harvest Market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, June 5 to Sept. 25, at the corner of Highland and Douglas avenues in downtown Elgin. Market includes homemade and home-grown items including fruits, honey, jams, bread, plants, fresh flowers and garden art. (847) 488-1456.

Elk Grove Village The Elk Grove Park District and Elk Grove Village host a farmers market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 through Sept. 24, at the Pavilion directly across from the clock tower, 1000 Wellington Ave. Look for, Michigan fruit, salsa, pastries and bakery items, Alaskan fish, cheese, gourmet dog food, honey, flowers and more. www.elkgroveparks.org or (847) 228-3511.

Elmhurst Find an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses and flowers from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 through Oct. 15, at the parking lot northeast of York and Valette avenues. (630) 279-5530 or www.yorkandvalette.com.

Evanston Purchase fresh flowers and produce from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 1 in the parking lot at University and Oak streets. Parking available in the garage. (847) 866-2958.

Geneva Green Open Air Market: Thursday Visit the village's green market selling local produce, artisan cheeses and locally raised beef from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 26 to Oct. 30, at the River Park on the west side of the Fox River at Riverside Drive north of Route 38. (630) 208-9321.

Geneva: Sunday Visit the French market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 at the Metra parking lot at the northwest corner of South and Fourth streets. (630) 784-0862.

Glen Ellyn: Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, plants, home-baked goods and more will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 31 in the parking lot at 400 N. Main St. next to Giesche Shoes. (630) 784-0862.

Grayslake: Prairie Crossing Organic Produce from Sandhill Organics, eggs from free-range chickens and flowers available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 21 through Sept. 27. The market is located at Station Square at Prairie Crossing, 970 Harris Road (off of Route 137). www.sandhillorganics@prairiecrossing.com or (847) 548-5400.

Grayslake: Downtown The farmers market opens 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 11 to Oct. 1. Shoppers can find fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, cheeses, candy, breads and flowers at the intersection of Center and Slusser streets. www.grayslakefarmersmarket.com or (847) 289-7138.

Gurnee The Gurnee Park District sponsors a farmers market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, June 13 to Sept. 19 (no market on July 4), at Esper Petersen Park on the corner of Kilbourne and Grand avenues. The market offers fruit, vegetables, cheeses, honey, jams and jellies, bison meat, baked goods, flowers and handmade jewelry and art. (847) 623-7788.

Huntley Vendors will sell fresh produce, meat, jams, baked goods, perennial plants and flowers from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from June 7 through Sept. 27. The market will be held in Town Square on Coral Street. (847) 515-5262.

Hinsdale Come by Burlington Park downtown between Hinsdale and Garfield avenues for local fruits and vegetables, fresh greenhouse plants, fresh-cut flowers, cheese, bakery items and honey. The market is open every Monday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 2 through Oct. 13. www.hinsdalechamber.com or (630) 323-3952.

Libertyville Walk along Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd avenues in Cook Park for fresh produce, free-range chicken, sweet and savory pies, cheeses, plants and more. The Main Street Libertyville farmers market runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 19 through Oct. 16. (847) 680-0336.

Lisle Find fresh produce and artisan goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25 in the metra parking lot at Burlington Avenue between Spencer and Center streets. (630) 784-0862.

Lombard Find fresh fruits and vegetables from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 15 at the southeast corner of St. Charles Road and Elizabeth Street. (630) 784-0862.

Mount Prospect The Mount Prospect Lions Club sponsors a farmers market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 8 to Oct. 26, at the Mount Prospect train depot west commuter parking lot, Northwest Highway and Route 83. Vendors sell organic produce, shrimp from the Gulf Coast and more. Shoppers can also visit the knife sharpening and mushroom farm vendors and have their hearing tested. Please drop off used eyeglasses and printer cartridges. Market profits benefit charitable causes. (847) 682-0880.

Naperville Vendors will sell fresh produce, flowers and baked goods from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 7 to Oct. 25. The market is located at the 5th Avenue Station on Fifth Avenue east of Washington Street. (630) 369-5638.

Oak Park Find fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, herbs, jams, honey and doughnuts at the Pilgrim Congregational Church on Lake Street, one block west of Ridgeland Avenue. The Saturday market opens June 7 and runs through Oct. 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (708) 383-6400.

Palatine Find fresh produce picked within 24 hours of the market, hanging baskets, herbs and live music by local musicians at The village of Palatine-sponsored market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25 at the train station parking lot, corner of Smith and Wood streets in downtown. (No market July 5.) (847) 358-1649.

Roselle Find fresh produce, gourmet food offerings, crafts and live entertainment at the French market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Aug. 16 to Oct. 11. The market is located at Prospect and Main streets. (630) 307-0949.

Park Ridge The farmers market runs 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25. at Garden and Prairie avenues just south of the downtown Metra station downtown. Shoppers can find fresh produce, cheeses, salsas, pickles, mushrooms, honey, baked goods, homemade dog biscuits, flowers, and more. (847) 318-5217.

St. Charles Baker Memorial United Methodist Church sponsors a farmers market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, June 6 through Oct. 31. Vendors will sell fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, cheese, meat, baked goods, flowers, gourmet foods and crafts at Fourth Avenue and Main Street (Route 64) next to the church. (630) 988-0705.

Schaumburg The farmers market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, June 13 through Oct. 10, in the parking lot at the Trickster Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road in Town Square. The market features a cornucopia of home grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and baked goods. (847) 923-3855.

Sugar Grove The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce sponsors a farmers market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 7 through Sept. 27, at the village hall parking lot, 10 Municipal Drive (at Route 30). (630) 466-1014 or www.sugargrovechamber.org

Villa Park The village-sponsored French market features a variety of fresh produce, flowers, handmade soaps, pottery and more. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26. Vendors will set up on Park Boulevard on the west side of Ardmore Avenue. (630) 784-0862.

Waukegan Stop by Belvidere Park on Lewis Street and Route 120 to enjoy fresh meat, vegetables and sweets from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 2 to Oct. 29. (847) 377-8481.

Wheaton: Thursdays Find fresh produce at the Wheaton Public Library 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Oct. 16. (630) 784-0862.

Wheaton: Saturdays Find fresh produce at the Wheaton French market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 1 in municipal parking lot 3 at Main Street and Liberty Drive. (630) 784-0862.

Wilmette The Wilmette French market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25 in the Metra parking lot in downtown Wilmette on the east side of the tracks at Central Road. (630) 784-0862.

Winfield Vendors will offer fresh produce, jerky, kettle corn, baked goods, olives, pickles, honey, ground coffee, American Girl doll clothes, dog treats and crafts from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4 to Oct. 29. The market is at Prairie Trail Shopping Center on the southwest corner of County Farm and Geneva roads. (630) 682-3712.

Woodstock The farmers market runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. Shoppers can purchase fresh produce, plants and flowers from vendors on Woodstock Square at Jackson and Dean streets. (815) 338-5164 or www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org.

Chicago

To find a list of markets located in the city visit www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us. Below are some of the more popular locations.

Bucktown/Wicker Park 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays from June 8 through Oct. 26 at Wicker Park and Damen avenues from (312) 744-3315.

Green City Market Find organic and locally grown produce and more from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct 29. Chef demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. The market is held on the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark Street and Stockton Drive. www.chicagogreencitymarket.org or (773) 435-0280.

Daley Plaza The market will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 2. Vendors will sell organic and nonorganic produce, fresh herbs, breads, flowers, honey, jams, pies, nuts and plants at Washington and Dearborn streets. (312) 744-3315.

Federal Plaza Find fresh produce 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 28 at Adams and Dearborn streets. (312) 744-3315.

Lincoln Park 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25 in the parking lot of Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard avenues. (312) 744-3315.

Maxwell Street Market Enjoy festivities and purchase fresh produce from more than 480 local and international vendors at the city's oldest outdoor market from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Shoppers can purchase prepared food, antiques, imported items and more. Mimes, musicians and sketch artists provide entertainment. Canal Street and Roosevelt Road. (312) 922-3100.

The Museum of Contemporary Art: Streeterville The market features a variety of fresh produce on the museum's front plaza, 220 E. Chicago Ave., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 10 to Oct. 28. (312) 744-3315.

Prudential Plaza The market will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays from June 10 through Oct. 21 at the Prudential Building, Lake Street and Beaubien Court. (312) 744-3315.

Sears Tower 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays from June 19 through Oct. 30 at Sears Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive. (312) 744-0565.