Explore the bounty of Chicago’s fresh produce, flowers, locally sourced goodies and more at these top farmers markets across the city.
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3031 N. Rockwell St.; 1817 N. Clark St.; 115 S. Sangamon St. / Website
With a newly debuted Avondale storefront and open-air locations in Lincoln Park and the West Loop, Green City Market offers high-quality goods and produce from local vendors, including Chicago Honey Co-op, Hillside Orchards and Mint Creek Farm. Founded by late food writer Abby Mandel, guests can visit any of the market’s locations to shop for meats, cheeses, plants, herbs, pastries, coffee grounds, pies and more.
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220 E. Chicago Ave. / Website
The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents hosts a farmers market with over 20 vendors outside the Museum of Contemporary Art. Be sure to check SOAR's site to find a full list of participating businesses and in-season products, including locally grown and produced products.
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1500 W. Catalpa Ave. / Website
The Andersonville Farmers Market showcases weekly and biweekly food vendors and artisanal makers selling fresh veggies, fruits, cheese varieties and more. With more than 32 booths and a central corner location, visitors can explore the neighborhood while shopping for fridge staples, pantry treats, home goods and gifts.
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30 W. Division St. / Website
Stop by this market to shop fresh, locally sourced finds. With more than 70 vendors, expect to find a variety of seasonal selections, including produce, meat, cheese, bread, pastries, flowers, soaps and more.
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3410 N. Southport Ave / Website
With a carefully curated assortment of produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods, Low-Line offers guests an opportunity to meet and gather with neighbors while shopping and dining on food and snacks from local eateries. The market supports female-owned, family-owned and locally-owned businesses.
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1425 N. Damen Ave. / Website
Wicker Park's farmers market is fun for the whole family, with complimentary programming each Sunday that includes yoga and meditation. Vendors, including Mint Creek, Nine Times Bakery, Twisted Olive and more, make this a must-visit.
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7200 S. Ingleside Ave. / Website
Gary Comer Youth Center Farmers Market provides seasonal produce, herbs and flowers that are grown and harvested by the center’s youth groups. Visitors can join for farm and garden workshops and tours and can purchase artisanal products like Comer Crops raw honey.
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632 S. Dearborn St. / Website
This market hosts biweekly summertime gatherings at Grant Park on Thursdays and at Printers Row on Saturdays. Both market locations feature food items, fresh produce, meats, cheeses and more, sourced from small, local businesses.
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3025-3113 W. Logan Blvd. / Website
This year-round Sunday market attracts large crowds seeking fresh produce and live entertainment. Plus, the market offers free pilates mat classes every Sunday morning to kick off the weekend wellness bright and early.
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50 W. Washington St. / Website
Daley Plaza hosts one of Chicago’s longest-running farmers markets on Thursdays. The market’s vendors sell fresh fruits and veggies, plants, homemade soaps, baked goods, sandwiches, lattes and more.
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