Eat locally: Farmers markets offer fresh produce

Fresh, locally grown produce will soon be available at farmers markets throughout the Fox Valley and Tri-Cities area.

Two to look for this weekend are the Geneva French Market, which has already opened; and the Old Dundee Farmers Market, which will open this Saturday.

Campton Hills will not be having a farmers market this year.

Aurora Farmers Market: Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, Aurora: 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, from June 11 to Oct. 22. Features fresh produce from local farmers, fresh-cut flowers, annuals, perennials, crafts, vendors. aurora-il.org or (630) 264-INFO.Aurora Farmers Market West: West Plaza Shopping Center, 1901 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, from July 6 to Aug. 31. Fresh produce from local farmers, fresh-cut flowers, perennials, annuals, crafts and vendors. aurora-il.org or (630) 256-INFO.Aurora Farmers Market East: Spring Lake Park on McCoy Drive between Frontenac Road and Gregory Street: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays from July 12 to Aug. 30. Features fresh produce, lawn decorations, fresh cut flowers, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and flats of flowers. Batavia Farmers Market: South Water Street between Wilson and First streets, Batavia: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 25 through Oct. 15. Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and food novelties from area farmers and businesses. (630) 761-3528 or downtownbatavia.com.Crystal Lake Farmers Market: Depot Park, 70 E. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 4 to Oct. 15. Features fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more. For more information, (815) 479-0835 or downtowncl.org.Downtown Algonquin Farmers Market: South Harrison Street, Algonquin: 2 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, May 26 through Sept. 29. Features fresh fruits, vegetables, seasonal plants, flowers and more. downtownalgonquin.org.Geneva French Market: Geneva Metra Station, South and Fourth Streets, Geneva: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 6. Features farm produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more. genevachamber.com.Geneva Green Market Days: 75 N. River Lane, Geneva: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 2 to Oct. 8. Locally grown, minimally processed (or organic) produce, meat, dairy and other products. Call (630) 377-0373 or visit www.localharvest.org/geneva-green-market-nfp-M17648.Harvest Market: Civic Center Plaza, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, June 2 to Sept. 29. On the first Thursday of the month, the market will continue until 6 p.m. Features fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and vendors. downtownelgin.com.Huntley Farmers Market: Downtown Huntley, Coral Street, alongside downtown square, Huntley: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 28 through Oct. 8. Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, candies, and other locally grown or homemade treats. Craft fair held the first Saturday of the month. (847) 515-5262 or www.huntley.il.us.Old Dundee Farmers Market: The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee: Farmers market with plants, locally-grown produce, bedding plants and flowers, plus antiques, jewelry and collectibles from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, May 7 through Oct. 29. (847) 426-2423 or www.dundeedepot.com.St. Charles Farmers Market: Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, from June 3 to Oct. 28. Includes fresh harvested and locally grown fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, fresh cut and potted flowers and garden art. bakermemorialchurch.org/fmarket.htm.Sugar Grove French Market: Sugar Grove Municipal Building parking lot, Route 30 and Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 4 to Oct. 15. Featuring fresh produce, flowers, herbs, baked goods and crafts. sugargrove.il.us.Sales24641608Tomatoes of all shapes, sizes and colors, along with other fresh produce, will be available at farmers markets throughout Kane and McHenry counties this spring and summer.Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com Sales 38642560Shoppers by foot as well as bike start to gather at Batavia MainStreetÂ’s farmers market last year. Vegetables, flowers and even artwork was available for sale. The market will open June 25 this year.LAURA STOECKER/lstoecker@dailyherald.com, 2010