April 07--Thursday morning's snow probably did not have you thinking about shopping at Chicago's farmers markets, but the season is less than a month away. Thursday's announcement by the city on the opening dates for its markets makes that clear.
Daley Plaza Market begins May 12 -- it's usually the first Chicago-managed market to open, launching the city's season. Green City Market, the independently operated sustainable farmers market and always one of the area's first to open, starts its outdoor season earlier, on May 7 at its Lincoln Park location (with the Fulton Market location opening in June).
We will publish more market information for the city and suburbs as opening dates become available, but for now, here is the available information on market opening dates and hours for 2016.
Markets are listed by days of the week. Days are subject to change. For more information, call the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, 312-744-3316, or go to www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
Tuesdays
Columbus Park Farmers Market: Harrison Street and Central Avenue; June 28 to Sept. 27; 2-7 p.m.
Downtown -- Federal Plaza Farmers Market: Adams Street and Dearborn Parkway; May 17 to Oct. 25; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lincoln Square Farmers Market: 2301 W. Leland Ave.; June 7 to Oct. 25; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays
Green City Market: Lincoln Park: south end of Lincoln Park at Lincoln Avenue, between Clark Street and Stockton Drive; May 11 to Oct. 26; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; also Saturdays.
LaFollette Park Farmers Market: 1333 N. Laramie Ave.; June 29 to Sept. 28; 2-7 p.m.
Pullman Farmers Market: 111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue; July 6 to Oct. 26; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursdays
Austin Town Hall Farmers Market: Lake Street and Central Avenue; June 30 to Sept. 29; 2-7 p.m.
Daley Plaza Market: 50 W. Washington St.; May 12 to Oct. 27; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Downtown -- Willis Tower Farmers Market: 233 S. Wacker Drive; July 14 to Oct.17; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Garfield Park Community Market: 200 N. Kedzie Ave.; monthly: June 16, July 17, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 13; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays
Division Street Farmers Market: Division Street and Dearborn Parkway; May 14 to Oct. 29; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Englewood/Anchor House Farmers Market: 76th Street and Racine Avenue; June 25 to Oct. 1; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Garfield Park Community Market: 200 N. Kedzie Ave.; monthly: July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Green City Market: Lincoln Park: south end of Lincoln Park at Lincoln Avenue, between Clark Street and Stockton Drive; May 7-Oct. 29; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; also Wednesdays.
Lincoln Park Farmers Market: Armitage Avenue and Orchard Street; June 18 to Oct. 29; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Center Farmers Market: 4100 N. Lincoln Ave.; June 25 to Oct. 29; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Printers Row Farmers Market: Polk and Dearborn streets; June 25 to Oct. 29; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sundays
Bronzeville Community Market: Martin Luther King Drive and 26th Street; dates to be determined; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
