From May 1 through October 31st each year Chicago has a vibrant range of fresh locally grown produce available at the weekly farmer’s markets across the city of Chicago. This is a great way to get better quality produce and foods that are fresher because they are grown locally and sometimes also organically. These outdoor markets are great because they pop up near you every week and make it convienient to shop for fruits and vegetables.
The importance of buying and eating locally grown foods has become more apparent as ecological/green concerns continue to grow about our environment. If you are interested in finding one of the Chicago Farmer’s Markets the list and links are below from the Explore Chicago City Government Site.
Downtown Chicago Farmer’s Markets List:
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Neighborhood Farmer’s Markets
Tuesdays
- Lincoln Square - Jun 8, 2010 – Oct 26, 2010 312-744-3315
- Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville - June 8, 2010 – Oct 26, 2010 312-744-3315
Wednesdays
- Pullman - June 23, 2010 – Oct 13, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
- South Shore – Jun 9, 2010 – Oct 27, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
Thursdays
- Hyde Park - Jun 3, 2010 – Oct 28, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
- Uptown - Jun 24, 2010 – Oct 14, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
Saturdays
- Austin – Jun 23, 2010 – Oct 13, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
- Bridgeport (New) - June 12, 2010 – Oct 16, 2010 312-744-3315
- Division Street - May 15, 2010 – Oct 30, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
- Lincoln Park - May 15, 2010 – Oct 30, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
- Northcenter
- Printer’s Row Park
- Southport Green Market
Sundays
- Beverly - May 16, 2010 – Oct 24, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission
- Erie Street
- Wicker Park & Bucktown - Jun 6, 2010 – Oct 24, 2010 312-744-3315 Free Admission