Where to find farmers markets in Lake County
Farmers markets give local vendors and growers a chance to offer shoppers fresh produce at low prices, and often feature entertainment and other surprises. This season's farmers markets in and around Lake County include:
Antioch's Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays from June 2 to Sept. 29 at the municipal parking lot, 854 Main St. Features fresh vegetables, fruits, jellies, beef, poultry, eggs, mushrooms, salsa, baked goods, oils, plants, and flowers. For information, contact the parks and recreation department at (847) 395-2160, email tgalster@antioch.il.gov or visit www.antioch.il.gov/farmersmarket.cfm.
Barrington's Farmers Market: 2-7 p.m. Thursdays from June 23 to Oct. 13 at Cook and Main streets, downtown Barrington. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, honey, breads, dog treats, and pasta. Call (847) 382-3829 or visit barringtonfarmersmarket.com/.
Buffalo Grove's Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays from June 12 to Oct. 9, no market Sept. 4, at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, cheeses, breads and more. Call (847) 459-2530 or visit www.vbg.org.
Deerfield's Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays from June 18 to Oct. 15 at Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue. Seasonal vegetables and fruit, organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers, freshly baked goods, Wisconsin cheese, maple syrup and honey, and more. Call (847) 945-5000 or www.deerfield.il.us.
Chicago Botanic Garden's Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Seasonal produce, flowers, herbs, and other local, sustainable products. Call (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/farmersmarket.
Grayslake's Summer Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays from June 1 to Sept. 21, 100 Center St., downtown Grayslake. Farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children's activities. Call (847) 289-7138 or visit www.grayslakefarmersmarket.com.
Gurnee's Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays from June 10 to Sept. 30, Esper Peterson Park, Grand Avenue and Kilbourn Road, Gurnee. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, breads, pastries and goodies, meat, eggs, take-and-go food. Call (847) 599-3745, or visit www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/special-events/farmers-market.
Ravinia's 36th Annual Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays from June 8 to Oct. 26, Jens Jensen Park, on Dean Avenue between Roger Williams Avenue and St. John's Avenue, Highland Park. Held rain or shine. Visit www.raviniafarmersmarket.org.
Highwood's Evening Market: 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays from June 15 to Aug. 31, Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Enjoy dinner and cocktails while exploring the market's many vendors and listening to live music acts. Call (847) 433-2100, or visit celebratehighwood.com/evening-market.
Lake Bluff's Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon Fridays from June 10 to Oct. 14 at the Village Green, Scanton Avenue and Sheridan Road, Lake Bluff. Fresh fruits, vegetables, summer blossoms, and baked goods. Live music, cooking demonstrations. Call (847) 283-6889 or visit www.lakebluff.org/residents/farmers-market.
City of Lake Forest Open Air Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from June 18 to Oct. 8 at Deerpath and Western Avenue, Lake Forest. Farm-to-table vendors provide vegetables, fruit, artisan breads, jams, honey and specialty items. Call (847) 613-7005 or visit www.cityoflakeforest.com/lake-forest-life/farmers-market.
Lake Zurich's Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays from June 3 to Sept. 9 at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. There will be over 25 vendors selling produce, bakery items, sauces, honey, pesto, spices, kettle corn, cheese, eggs, fresh meat, seafood, and more. Stop by for a bite to eat from concession vendors and make use of a sharpening service. Call (847) 438-5146 or visit lakezurich.org/366/Farmers-Market or www.facebook.com/LakeZurichFarmersMarket.
MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays from June 23 to Oct. 20, in Cook Park between West Church Street and Cook Avenue, downtown Libertyville. This year the market has more vendors than ever selling fresh food and flowers. Call (847) 680-0336, email manager@libertyvillefarmersmarket.org or visit www.libertyvillefarmersmarket.org.
Mundelein's Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays from June 17 to Oct. 7 (no market July 1), Santa Maria del Popolo Church parking lot, 116 N Lake St., Mundelein. The 2016 Mundelein Farmers Market anticipates about 34 vendors this year. Call (847) 970-9235 or visit www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org/farmers-market-general-information.html.
Vernon Hills French Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from June 4 through Sept. 24, Metra parking lot, 75 E. Route 45, Vernon Hills. Specialty vendors offer fresh ingredients for cooking at home, food to go, light snacks, picnics, easy party planning for home and office, and gift ideas. Call (847) 367-3700 or visit www.vernonhills.org.
Village of Wadsworth's Farmers Market: 2-7 p.m. Fridays, July 15 through Sept. 30, at The Green by the Old Village School House, 14155 W. Wadsworth Road. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Amenities include a children's playground, a covered picnic shelter and lots of parking. Call (847) 336-7771 or visit www.villageofwadsworth.org.
Wauconda's Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays from June 23 to Sept. 8, on Main Street, from Mill Street to the Village Hall, Wauconda; and Sept. 15 to Oct. 6, just off Main Street. Fresh produce, flowers, meats, cheeses, breads, live entertainment, food vendors and more. The final four weeks of the market will be producer/grower only. Call (847) 526-5580 or visit www.waucondachamber.org/farmers-market.
Zion's Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 16 through Sept. 29, Shiloh Park, Shiloh Boulevard and Sheridan Road, Zion. Fresh fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, demonstrations, games and Food-Themed Market Day events. Call (847) 746-4056, email zionfarmersmarket@yahoo.com or visit www.cityofzion.com/farmersmarket.