Satisfy Your Taste Buds at a Variety of Local Farmers Markets

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WHAT: Visitors to the Promenade can find everything from pastas and salsa to gourmet olive oil and farm-fresh produce from the market's more than 30 vendors. The market also coincides with the free Main Street summer concert series, allowing visitors to enjoy a festive atmosphere, as well as non-food vendors every second Thursday of each month.

WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 13

WHERE: Parking lot at , 631 E. Boughton Road

MORE INFO: Call Mary at (630) 779-6438 or email makeithappendupage@yahoo.com

WHAT: The market boasts produce, fresh pork products and more. Cliff’s Market returns for another year with seasoned meats that you will be craving all winter.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 3

WHERE: In the lot adjacent to

MORE INFO: Visit the village website

WHAT: Visitors can expect a wide selection of local products, with not only fresh vegetables, fruits and meats, but french pastries, artisan breads, soaps, flowers and plants as well.

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday through Oct. 26

WHERE: , 435 Talcott Ave.

MORE INFO: Contact Donna Pecina by calling (630) 243-2700 or emailing dpecina@lemont.il.us, or visit the Farmers Market's Facebook page

WHAT: The farmers market in Minooka has everything—from purses sold to raise money to benefit women's education, to a booth with hand-sewn water bottle holders, to everyone’s favorite Girl Scout Cookies. The farmers market also has fresh produce already this season, some grown in a hydroponic greenhouse. More vendors will be at the market as the summer continues and the season warms.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Sept. 3

WHERE: Lower parking lot off Mondamin Street

MORE INFO: Visit the village website

WHAT: Held at the historical Riverview Farmstead, the market highlights locally-grown items, as well as historical demonstrations performed by Naper Settlement, and plenty of special events, including hay rides June 16, a petting zoo July 21 and a tractor show Aug. 18. Plus, each week spotlights a different fruit or vegetable.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through September

WHERE: Forest Preserve District of Will County's Riverview Farmstead, on Book Road between 111th and 119th streets

MORE INFO: Call (815) 886-1467 or visit the market's website

WHAT: With 25 vendors signed up, the market promises a variety of products, including plants and flowers at the start of summer and an array of fresh produce towards the end of the month. Visitors can expect a large turnout and a changing lineup of farmers and vendors from week to week.

WHEN: 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October

WHERE: parking lot, 200 E. Fifth Ave.

MORE INFO: Call (630) 369-5638 or visit the Farmers Market's website

WHAT: Freedom Commons hosts its second annual summer market after a successful run last year with the We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center. Helping not-for-profit organizations, visitors can purchase items such as coffee gift packs from Arbor Vitae and pet treats to benefit a variety of groups, including Misericordia Heart of Mercy and A.D.O.P.T Pet Shelter, as well as enjoy We Grow Dreams' array of hanging baskets, fresh grown produce and gift items.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October

WHERE: Freedom Drive and Diehl Road

MORE INFO: Visit the Freedom Commons website or its Facebook page

WHAT: With 36 registered vendors, the Oswego Country Market invites the community to taste locally grown produce, naturally raised meats, Wisconsin cheese and more. Visitors can also peruse the handmade items, from jewelry and candles to soaps and lotions.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 25

WHERE: Along Main Street in downtown Oswego, between Tripp Insurance and the American Male store

MORE INFO: Call (630) 554-1010 or visit or the Oswego Country Market Facebook page

WHAT: An open air market at the heart of Historic Downtown Plainfield, the Plainfield Farmers Market allows more than 30 local vendors to share fresh produce and hand crafted goods from local farms and artisans.

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October

WHERE: On the southwest corner of Lockport Street and Route 59

MORE INFO: Contact Dale Lewis by calling (815) 582-8144 or emailing dalelewis1@yahoo.com

WHAT: With around 20 vendors each week, the market offers the community a wide selection of produce, plants, coffee and more. Because the vendors change week to week, visitors can expect a variety of vendors, including ones for baked goods or salsa or even a blacksmith. 

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 29

WHERE: , Route 47 and Main Street

MORE INFO: Call (630) 553-2582 or email Tim Evans at tevans@yorkville.il.us

Editor's Note: This round-up includes events happening in Patch's southwest suburban Chicago region.