Neighborhood News: Springing up! Early Chicago Farmer’s Markets showcase the Midwest’s best in fresh food, community
With Spring in full bloom, take advantage of the warming temperatures to browse through an array of fresh foods and flowers, from the Midwest’s best farms at Chicago ‘s local Farmer’s Markets! Often, you’ll stroll to the tune of local musicians as part of the experience.
Green City Markets in Lincoln Park and West Loop
Every Saturday, from 8am-1pm, Lincoln Park’s Green City Market, 1817 N. Clark Street, features the best of the Midwest with dozens of local, sustainable farmers and food producers, community programs for all ages, and more, April through November.
What Do They Have That I Can’t Get at the Store?
As they say on their website, Green City Markets are dedicated to expanding access to nutritious, local, sustainably-produced food.
What’s in season now: All kinds of vegetables! Take your pick among arugula, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, collard greens, eggplant, fennel, garlic, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce/greens, microgreens, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, scallions, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash
Fruits/nuts: apples, pears, plums, grapes, chestnuts
Meat/seafood/protein: beef, chicken, goat, lamb, pork, perch, salmon, sausage, trout, turkey, walleye, whitefish
All season long: breads, cheeses, cured meats, dried beans, eggs, flours, grains, honey, hot sauce, jams, lentils, maple syrup, mushrooms, pasta, pesto, pickled vegetables, popcorn, sauces, tea, vinegar
Drinks: apple cider, fresh-pressed juice, locally-roasted coffee, hot tea, bone broth
Ready to eat: donuts, sandwiches, pastries, pies, soups, tofu salads, quiches
Plants + flowers: potted herbs and plants, seedlings, dried lavender, cut flowers
Note: They welcome and triple match Link (also known as SNAP or EBT) up to $25. When you spend $25 of Link with Green City Market, you automatically get $50 more to spend to make your benefits go further.
Stay tuned for the opening of Green City Market in the West Loop at Mary Bartelme Park, 900 W. Monroe Street.
Logan Square Farmer’s Market
Since 2005, The Logan Square Farmers Market (LSqFM) has been an open-air food market and weekly community gathering.
This Farmers Market has earned its reputation, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, prepared foods, and handmade items. They highlight the large selection of vendors, including those with vegan and gluten-free options, and the opportunity to enjoy a picnic on the grass.
Every Saturday until April 25th, Logan Square is continuing to host its Indoor Farmers Market at the Avondale Collective, 2800 N. Milwaukee Avenue, on the 1st Floor.
THEN …When the Outdoor season starts, they’ll go to a new outdoor location.
Sunday Event: Dry Run at New Location!
All Chicagoans, whether you’re from Logan Square or not, is invited for a Farmers Market Dry Run at their new location, 2579 N. Milwaukee Avenue, this Sunday, April 12 from 8:30am to 3pm.
You can stock up on your greens early and get a sneak peek at where your favorite vendor booths will be for the upcoming market season!
Get Their Mobile App
Download their mobile app to ensure you’re up to date on the latest vendors by clicking here.
Stay tuned to Dean’s Team Chicago for the openings of Farmer’s Markets in Chicago’s Loop, Lincoln Square, and other locations!
Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago
