Farmers Market - Outdoor

Credit: Julius Chura, Cinematographer

When:

Saturdays, May 3, 2025 -November 1, 2025
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. general admission
7:00 a.m. early access for seniors and adults with disabilities

Where:

University Place at Oak Street (behind Hilton Garden Inn)

Parking:

Parking is available in the Maple Ave. garage and is free with ticket validation. Accessible parking spaces are available on E Railroad Ave near the intersection with University Place.

Animals:

Only trained service dogs are allowed at the market. Emotional support animals are not considered service animals under the ADA because they do not need to be individually trained and do not need to carry out specific tasks. In the City of Evanston’s public buildings and spaces, emotional support animals are subject to the same rules and regulations as pets.

2026 Applications and Forms:

Announcements:

Vendor applications for the 2025 season are now closed: Applications for the 2026 season will be available via link on this website in January.

Friends of the Market

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The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a Citywide culture of accessibility and inclusivity. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request or fill out a request form online at https://evanstonil.qscend.com/311.

General Information

Make your Saturday morning destination the Downtown Evanston Outdoor Farmers' Market. Come support our vendors, new and old, as they return for the 2024 market season. Like and follow us on Facebook at Evanston Markets for year-round updates on Evanston farmers'.

2024 Market details:

Saturdays 7:30 am- 1:00 pm, May 4th - November 2nd

Location: University Ave. at Oak St. (behind Hilton Garden Inn)

Parking: Free parking is available in the Maple Ave. Garage. The garage can be accessed from Maple Ave. only. Remember to bring your ticket to the City of Evanston tent for free validation.