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Farmers Markets 2026

April 14, 2026


The information below is updated as of 4/12/26 but may change at any time. Always check in advance of attending.


Aurora Downtown Market
Where: 65 Water Street, Aurora, IL. 60505 (directly across from City Hall and the Water Street Mall)
Dates: June 6 – October 3, 2026, weather permitting.
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
This seasonal open-air market features locally grown, just-picked produce, fresh from the farm preserves, artisan cheeses, old-world breads, and a diverse selection of handcrafted products.


Aurora Farmers Market - West Side (Wednesdays)
Where: TBD
Dates: Wednesdays July 1st - September 2nd, 2026
Hours: 10:00AM to 2:00PM


Batavia Farmers’ Market
Where: N. River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets
Dates: May 16 – October 17, 2026
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Come enjoy over 20 different vendors offering a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheese, herbs, flowers, music, and more. Along with our weekly pop-up vendors, check our website weekly for who will be in attendance.


Wednesday Evening Batavia Farmers' Market

Where: The South Riverwalk Plaza (N. Island Ave and Houston St) in front of City Hall alongside the Batavia Park District's River Rhapsody Concert Series.
Dates: Select Wednesdays: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2026
Hours: Wednesdays, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Market features produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Our vendors must grow, harvest and/or produce at least 75% of market products.


Bolingbrook Farmers Market-Summer Street Market

Where: The Promenade Mall at Boughton Road and Janes Avenue in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Dates: Every other Thursday starting in June through August 2026
Hours: Thursdays, 4:00 – 9:00 pm
This is a seasonal open-air market. Check Facebook for updates.


Darien Farmers Market
Where: 7100 Clarendon Hills Road Darien, IL 60561
Dates: June 2026 to October 2026
Hours: Wed: 3:00 pm -7:00 PM
Baked goods, cheese, vegetables, jams, and fruits


Downers Grove Farmers Market

Where: South Parking Lot off Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove IL
630-929-24358
Dates: Mid-May 2026 – October 2026
Hours: 7:00 am- 12:30 pm


Elmhurst Farmers Market

Where: Parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst
Dates: June 3 through October 2026
Hours: Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Elmhurst French Market

Where: 103 S Prospect Ave (corner of Park and Prospect), Elmhurst, IL.
Dates: June 7 – September 27, 2026
Hours: Sundays, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm..
Artisan foods, local goods, flowers, and handmade items.


Geneva French Market 
South and Fourth Streets, Metra parking Lot NW corner of South Street and 4th Street
April 12, 2025 – October 25, 2026
Sundays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
French Market Fresh fruit and vegetables, unique gifts for home and family in a Canopy European style Market.


Hinsdale Farmers Market
Where: 30 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521
Dates: June 1, 2026 – October 12, 2026
Hours:  Mondays, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cheese, flowers, eggs, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, meats, organic foods and baked goods,


Lisle French Market 
Where: 925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
Dates: May 2, 2026 – October 24 2026
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
French Market at PrairieWalk Pond is located along Garfield Avenue, adjacent to beautiful PrairieWalk Pond.
This award-winning site serves as a beautiful backdrop to this colorful, open-air market. Free parking is available in the Garfield Parking Lot, Main Street, and the Commuter Parking Lots off of Burlington Avenue.
It features more than 35 different vendors selling fresh baked goods, locally grown produce, unique artisan creations, music, and more.


Naperville Farmers Market at 5th Ave Station

Where: Fifth Avenue Station, Naperville, IL 60540
Dates: June – November, 2026

Hours: Saturdays, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!


Naper Settlement Farmers Market

Where: 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540
Dates: June 30 1-Sept. 23, 2026
Hours: Tuesday 3:00-7:00 pm
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with FREE local shopping, live music, hands-on demonstrations, kid's activities, museum exhibits, and more—all set in the museum's stunning outdoor park!  New this year, "Down on the Farm Hour" invites local families to connect and learn together with FREE performances, story time, and more! Plus, don't miss the chance to explore the museum’s captivating new We the People: Naperville and the American Story exhibit and historic buildings including the blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse and more— all with no admission fee.


Oswego Country Market
Where: Downtown Oswego, 15 Main St.
When: June 7 to Sept. 13, 2026
Hours: Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For over 20 years, the Oswego Country Market has been a Sunday tradition in downtown Oswego. We connect neighbors with local farmers and small businesses, making access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and locally crafted goods easy and convenient. By supporting inclusive entrepreneurship and offering programs like Link Up Illinois, we’re building a marketplace that strengthens our community’s well-being. Shop local every Sunday June-September with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods, honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market.


Plainfield Farmers Market
Where: Plainfield Public Library parking lot, 15025 South Illinois St.
Dates: June 7 through Sept. 13, 2026
Hours: Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and much more in the next few weeks, with some already open for business.


Wheaton French Market

Where: Main and Liberty in Wheaton, Illinois
Dates: April 11 – October 31, 2026
Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts, and more are sold from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday at Wheaton's French Market. The outdoor market is at Main Street and Liberty Drive in downtown
For information, contact Bensidoun USA at 312-575-0286.


Winfield Farmers' Market
Where: Prairie Trial Center at the SW corner of County Farm and Geneva Roads in Winfield, Illinois
Dates: June – TBD, 2026
Hours: Wednesdays, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
This is a seasonal open-air market.