Batavia Farmers’ Market
N. River St., Batavia (between Wilson and State St.)
Saturdays, 8 AM to 12 PM - thru Oct. 28, 2023
The 28th season of the Batavia Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays now through October 28. *The market moves to Peg Bond Center on October 28, 10am-2pm
Come enjoy over 50+ different vendors each week offering a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheese, herbs, flowers, baked goods, music, and more.
3rd Saturdays – Once again, the 3rd Saturday of each month will feature the Artisan Collective where you can enjoy living and shopping locally. Shop for handmade items from your favorite artists, makers, and designers.
There is also a KIWANIS KIDS TENT – The Kiwanis Club of Batavia hosts a Kid’s Tent with an engaging activity at the Farmers’ Market each week.
After stocking up on fresh produce, don’t forget to stop by the Batavia Boardwalk Shops, conveniently located at the corner of Wilson and Route 25!
http://downtownbatavia.com/currentevents/batavia-farmers-market/
Geneva French Market
South and Fourth streets (Metra's commuter lot - NW corner of South Street and 4th Street)
Vendors at this open air market sell items such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, oils, cheeses, tea, baked goods, pasta and homemade soaps. There will also be some unique goods such as apparel, french linens, custom jewelry, and art.
The Market runs thru October 28, 2023
Sundays, 9AM - 2PM (November 5 & 12, 9AM–1PM)
https://www.bensidounusa.com/geneva/
Farmer's Market @ Primrose Farm
5N726 Crane Rd., St. Charles (located at the entrance of Primrose Farm off Crane Rd.)
Wednesday, 3 PM - 7 PM and Saturday, 9 AM - 1 PM
Every Wednesday and Saturday until late Fall at the beautiful Primrose Farm - St. Charles Park District, FulBushel Farm and Produce will be offering fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, baked goods, and other local items.
https://www.primrosefarm.org/farmstand/
St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market
307 Cedar Ave., Saint Charles
Fridays, 8 AM – 1 PM (Outdoors until October 2023 / Indoors November 2023 - May 2024)
The St. Charles Farmers Market is a year round farmers market.
The St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market runs every Friday from June through October each year and starts the first Friday in June at 8am and runs until 1pm. You’ll find them at Fourth Avenue and Main Street.
The St. Charles Indoor Farmers Market runs Fridays, weekly, November – May from 9-noon in Baker Hall. Enter via the Cedar Avenue entrance.
The St. Charles Farmers Market offers fresh Kane County produce, fruit, cheese, eggs, beef and goat meat, poultry products, bountiful fruit and flowers, as well as fresh flowers, garden plants, honey, produce and foodstuffs from Illinois growers. The Market also offers a tempting array of gourmet food products, fresh baked bread, garden and landscaping products, jewelry, arts and crafts.
http://www.bakermemorialchurch.org/farmers-market/
Other Local Markets and Farms Nearby:
Aurora Farmers Markets
Aurora Farmers Market - Downtown - Saturdays
- Location: Water Street Square (65 Water Street, Aurora, IL 60505 - directly across from Aurora's City Hall)
- Dates: Saturdays, through October 14, 2023 *weather permitting
- Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Music & Market on Stolp Ave - Wednesdays
- LOCATION: S. Stolp Ave (Between Downer Pl. and Galena Blvd.)
- DATES: Wednesdays, July 12th through August 16th *weather permitting
- HOURS OF OPERATION: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aurora Farmers Market - West Plaza - Thursdays
- Location: West Plaza (1901 W. Galena Blvd)
- DATES: Thursdays, July 13th through August 17th *weather permitting
- HOURS OF OPERATION: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Every week, the Markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and pastry items, a selection of local food trucks and vendors (including Aurora's famous Dick's Mini Donuts), delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan items and more!
https://www.aurora-il.org/1595/Aurora-Farmers-Market
Elgin Farmers Market
Downtown Elgin Farmers Market – Every Friday - 3 PM to 7 PM!
The Downtown Elgin Farmers Market is underway! Shop the market every Friday from 3pm to 7pm on S. Riverside Dr. in Elgin thru mid October. See website for details about vendors, parking, our new Friends of the Market program, how to volunteer and much more.
https://www.downtownelgin.com/farmersmarket/
Everygreen Farm - Amy's Greenhouse - Yorkville
11642 Fox Rd., Yorkville
Spring and Fall Hours are 9 AM - 5 PM, 7 days a week
Summer Hours are 9 AM - 6 PM, 7 days a week
Evergreen Farm was established in 1957 by Ray and Anita Theis. They ran the farm for several years with the help of their youngest son Steve and his wife Kathy. In early years, they supplied tomatoes for the Campbell Soup company and pickles for Del Monte. Years later, Ray added greenhouses and decided to name it after his granddaughter, Amy. Eventually Ray and Anita wanted to retire and sold the farm to Steve and Kathy. With the help of their 3 children, Amy, Adam, and Stephanie, they developed the farm into what it is today. They are a 3 season farm, opening in mid April through October. In the spring, they are open with quality hanging baskets featuring Proven Winner annuals, bedding plants, vegetable plants, herbs, high quality geraniums and more. As summer approaches they switch gears to vegetables. They take pride in servicing the area with quality, homegrown vegetables and local fruit in season. Steve's sweetcorn has been labeled the best in the area. They also grow tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, green and red peppers, musk melons, eggplant, baby new potatoes, sweet onions, radishes, beets, lettuce, carrots, broccoli and much more. They have a beekeeper that provides them with honey from bees on the farm. They bring in local fruits such as peaches, blueberries, plums, grapes, nectarines, bing cherries, apples and much more. As summer winds down, they start thinking hardy mums, pumpkins, acorn and butternut squash, corn stalks, straw bales, gourds and lots more.
https://evergreenfarmamysgreenhouse.com/#
Naperville Farmer's Market
200 East. 5th Ave., Naperville (near the 5th Avenue Train Station in downtown Naperville)
They are a year round farmers market! During June-November they host 50+ vendors every Saturday, 7am - noon and during the winter select vendors are still onsite. (Contact them directly for availability.)
Enjoy a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You'll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!
https://napervillefarmersmarket.com/
Oswego Country Market
10 N. Main St, Oswego
Every Sunday thru Sep. 24, 2023; 9 AM - 1 PM
Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods and honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market.
https://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/programs-events/special-events/oswego-country-market
Plainfield Farmer’s Market
Every Sunday, thru September 10, 2023, Rain or Shine! 11 AM - 3 PM
Parking lot of the Plainfield Public Library (IL-59 & W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL)
Wonderful veggies, fruits, cheese, fish, breads, fudge, eggs, honey, bagels, and beautiful crafts and local artists.
https://www.facebook.com/PlainfieldFarmerMarket
Family Farm Meats - Hinckley
16061 McGirr Rd., Hinckley
Monday - CLOSED, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10 AM - 2 PM, Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM, Sunday - CLOSED
Specializing in locally raised beef, pork, chicken and lamb! ALWAYS call ahead or check their Facebook page for Store Hours for the day! They are a working farm and may have to close on days that they are supposed to be open!
https://www.familyfarmmeatsllc.com/
R Cooper Family Farms - Yorkville
9123 Ament Rd., Yorkville
Wednesday and Friday: 3 PM - 7 PM, and Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM (Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday)
Farm fresh locally grown meat and eggs directly connecting the producer and the consumer. Be sure to check their Facebook page before visiting their store to check for changes in hours and product availability.
https://www.facebook.com/Rcooperfamilyfarmsllc/
Rustic Road Farm - Elburn
1N 292 Brundige Rd., Elburn
Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 AM - 2 PM (Year Round), and Fridays 3 PM - 6 PM (June - November)
Just-picked produce along with other goods raised on the farm, such as eggs and honey, are available at their Farmstand. At various times throughout the year, pasture-raised chickens and heirloom pork, from chops and bacon to jowl and breakfast sausage, are also available.
Sol Gardens - Yorkville
7531 E. Highpoint Rd., Yorkville
Sol Gardens is a family owned 20 acre USDA certified organic farm located in Yorkville IL and formed in 2012. We raise over 100 different varieties of vegetables in season, on 3.5 acres of our land. We have one heated propagation greenhouse, three standard high tunnels, and one hybrid high/low tunnel.
We also raise 150 black freedom ranger broiler chickens annually on our pastures, keep a flock of 40-50 laying hens, and have begun raising and farrowing our own American Guinea Hogs. In addition, we calf between two and six Black Angus calves per year. We grow and harvest all our own hay to feed our animals throughout the Winter.
Markets and Collaborators where you can find Sol Gardens items:
Batavia Farmers' Market
Oswego Country Market
Craft Urban, Geneva IL
Hardware, N. Aurora IL
Danelli's, Oswego IL
Peter Rubi, Plainfield IL
Kimski, Chicago IL
Wiltse's Farm - Maple Park
50W379 IL-38, Maple Park
Wiltse Farm is located just West of Randall Road and East of County Line Road. Their season runs from the end of April until mid October depending on the weather. They are open for regular business hours during the season, weather permitting. Check their website regularly or visit facebook to stay up to date with the latest happenings at the greenhouse and farm market produce stand.
Hours:
Monday - Friday - 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday - 9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday - 9 AM - 3 PM
WEATHER PERMITTING (Call or check Facebook when weather is questionable)
https://wiltsefarm.com/contact-2/
Windy Acres Farm - Geneva
37W446 Fabyan Pkwy., Geneva
Open everyday, 9 AM - 6 PM
Their stand is open from April to mid November. They carry flowers, produce, and host a few special festival. If you can’t make it to the farm stop by one of the many farmers market that they attend. See their website for more info on events and markets.
https://windyacresfarmstand.com/drive-thru-farmers-markets/
(Please Note: Visit the websites of each market or farm for changes in hours and/or product updates.)
