Farmers' Market
The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market opens May 5.
There are several Farmers' Markets in operation in Evanston in the spring, summer and fall. Friends of Evanston Markets established an indoor market at the Evanston Ecology Center from December 2011 through April 2012.
Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
This market is held on Saturdays, from May 5 through November 3. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Ave. (behind Hilton Garden Inn, east of East Railroad Ave.)
Contact: Myra Gorman, 847.448.8045, mgorman@cityofevanston.org
In 2012, the market will celebrate its 37th year! This market has a festive atmosphere and is a real crowd-pleaser! Fifty-one vendors sell a wide variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. Reusable and biodegradable bags are sold on site. Free parking is available in the adjacent 1800 Maple Avenue Self Park.
Downtown Market Special Events:
Homegrown Artists will display and sell their artwork every Saturday starting June 2. Artists interested in getting a space should contact Myra Gorman at 847.448.8045 or e-mail mgorman@cityofevanston.org.
Not-for-profit Day: September 8
Click here>>> to apply online.
Fall Fest: October 27
Click here>>> for the Time Out Chicago article on the 2011 Downtown market
LINK is the name of the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system used in Illinois to distribute food and cash assistance benefits authorized under several federal and state programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.
West End Ethnic Market
Dates: Saturdays, June 30-October 13
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Intersection of Church St. and Dodge Ave. (ETHS parking lot)
LINK cards are accepted at the West End Market.
Ridgeville Market
Dates: Wednesdays, May 30 through October 10 (no market July 4)
Time: 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Intersection of Ridge Ave. and South Blvd.
Contact: Michael Miro, Manager, 847-869-5640
The sixth annual Ridgeville Farmer's Market will be held in 2012. This market sells fresh local and organic produce, fresh eggs, cool drinks, and a wide assortment of baked goods. Connect with neighbors, farmers and musicians while you take in the music and park atmosphere. Click here for more information.
Central Street Green Market
Dates: Wednesdays, June 6 through October 31 (no market July 4)
Time: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Park, intersection of Central St. and Stewart St. (2 blocks west of Green Bay Rd.)
This north side farmers' market features all-organic produce. Chad and Danica Procter, of Lake Breeze Organics, a longtime vendor at our downtown farmers' market, bring this farmers' market to Central Street.
Contact: Chad Proctor, Manager, 269.762.0992
Farmers' Market at McGaw YMCA
Dates: Wednesdays, June 13 through August 22 (no market July 4)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St.
The Stout Family Farm from Michigan will offer fresh produce and flowers. Visit the McGaw YMCA web site for more information.