Looking for a local, true farmer's market in northwest Illinois? Scroll down this page and you will see the farm markets,
farm stands, roadside stands, produce markets, even garden fruit and vegetable stands and
seasonal community farmer's markets in northwest Illinois,
sorted by county. Markets offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name.
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What's in season in March 2021, and other timely information:
March Apple, pears, pumpkins, Fresh fruit and vegetables, many locally grown abound! Always see the market's website or Facebook page for current hours; many change their days and hours without notice or for the changing seasons.
northwest Illinois Farmer's Market Listings in 2021, by county
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Bureau County
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Hungry World Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Farm
stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all
produce is sustainably grown, Fresh local eggs,
9295 1925 East Street, Tiskilwa, IL 61368. Phone:
(309) 360-5728. Email:
hungryworldfarm@gmail.com. Open: Hours vary according to season.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market updates:
Click here for updates. Directions: Blueberries are located 1/2 mile east of Tiskilwa on CR23
(Bottom Road). East of white barn, see signs for blueberries. Farm store is located on 1925 East Street.
East of blueberries, take 1925 East Street to the south. The farmstead and store are the first farm on
the right (west) side of the street.
Click here for a map and directions. Blueberry season is typically late-June through mid-July;. We
use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP
Vouchers.
Click here for our Facebook page. We are a not-for-profit learning farm inspiring and educating
about "healthy fields, food, and bodies while caring for the Earth." We all hunger. Come to the farm.
(ADDED: December 03, 2019)
- Plow Creek Farm - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
19000 Tiskilwa Bottom Road (c.r. 23), Tiskilwa, IL 61368. Hungry World Farm is now
operating Plow Creek land.
Carroll County
Henry County
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Teresa's Tasty Produce - Farm stand / farm market on
a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown, Indoor market,
Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, gift shop, concessions /
refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, birthday parties,
school tours, events at your location (call for info)
112420
County Highway 5, Atkinson, IL 61235. Phone: 309 936-7792.
Alternate Phone: 309 945-7865. Fax: 309 936-7399. Email:
ttp@geneseo.net. Open: See our website for hours.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
(ADDED: March 21, 2011)
Jo Daviess County
- White's Berry Farm - No pesticides are used, Farm stand / farm market on a
farm, Covered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples,
asparagus, blackberries, corn (sweet), peaches, peppers,
pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), winter squash,
tomatoes, other vegetables,
1729 N Blackjack Rd, Galena, IL
61036. Phone: 815-777-3106. Open: Friday - Wednesday 10am till
around 5pm Closed on Thursdays Call for accurate times of
operations as they do change based on product/produce
availability. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Open: from July to end
of October. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment:
Cash, Check. Asparagus-April and May, Raspberries- red or
black-July, Blackberries- End of July till August, Garden
produce- July-October, Peaches- July-First of September,
Apples-September-October, Pumpkins, gourds, squash, fall items-
September-end of October A few small animals located on site.
All listed produce is based on season so call for availability.
(UPDATED: May 02, 2012)
Lee County
Mercer County
Ogle County
Putnam County
Rock Island County
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Shady Knoll Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a
farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, flowers, pumpkins
3115 Dennhardt Road, East
Moline, IL 61244 Phone: 309-496-9636.
Open: 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Directions: I-80 exit 4A west, 1 mile on Rte. 5, right on
Hubbard, quick right; or call for directions. The ONLY pyo crops
offered are Pumpkins and flowers. . We have a variety of
fresh-picked vegetables available to buy through the summer and
our pumpkins are you-pick in the Fall.
Stark County
Stephenson County
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Wishful Acres Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a
farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Fresh local eggs,
beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers,
eggplant, melons, onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash,
winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, walnuts, Fresh eggs
4679 N Flansburg Rd, Lena, IL 61032. Phone: 815-990-2380. Email:
wishfulacres@gmail.com. Open: by appointment - email us.
Directions: We are easy to find, right off of Highway 20, midway
between Rockford and Galena, Illinois.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: November 05, 2011)
Whiteside County
Winnebago County
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Colonial Village Market - Wide variety of
seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
1240 S.
Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61108. Phone: (815) 398-3350. Open:
See their website or call for hours. Directions: call for
directions. Includes fresh fruits, vegetables, jams, pottery and
baked treats.
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Edgebrook Center Market - Wide variety of seasonal,
locally grown fruits and vegetables,
1639 N. Alpine Road,
Rockford, IL 61107. Phone: (815) 871-1557. Open: See their
website or call for hours. Directions: call for directions.
Sometimes has local musicians, too.
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Klehm Arboretum Market - Wide variety of seasonal,
locally grown fruits and vegetables,
2715 S. Main Street,
Rockford, IL 61102. Phone: (815) 965-8146. Open: on Mondays
only. Directions: call for directions.
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Margie's Grass Kickin' Chicken, LLC - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal,
locally grown fruits and vegetables, Fresh local eggs,
8709
Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073. Phone: 815-742-0008. Email:
margieschickens@verizon.net. Open: See our website for
current hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions: google or give us a call. Chickens are pasture
raised; It is best to pre-order chickens as they sell out fast;
Call ahead for eggs; Our vegetable CSA is 20 weeks starting in
the middle of June until late October; CSA delivery May be
available in your area if at least 5 families are interested. We
use natural practices, but are not seeking organic
certification. Payment: Cash, Check. A limited amount of
seasonal vegetables are available at the farm. Please call ahead
to verify availability. A vegetable CSA is offered and you can
also find us at the Beloit (WI) Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
(ADDED: January 03, 2010)
- Midtown District Market - Wide variety of
seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
222 - 7th
Street, Rockford, IL 61104. Phone: (815) 961-1269. Open: call
for hours. Directions: call for directions.
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North End Commons Market - Wide variety of
seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, local crafts
1416 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103. Phone: (815) 962-1234.
Open: See their website or call for hours. Directions: call for
directions. There is a city parking lot behind the market.
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Orchard Ridge Farms - Uses natural growing practices, Roadside stand, Farm stand / farm market
on a farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), all
produce is sustainably grown, Covered outdoor market, apples,
pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises),
restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, school
tours
6786 Yale Bridge Rd, Rockton, IL 61072. Phone:
815-629-2220. Email:
JohnZydowicz@gmail.com. Open: See our website for current
hours. Directions: West of Rockton and Beloit on Yale Bridge
Road.
Click here for a map and directions. Apples are available
early September through October; Pumpkins are ripe around
September 15th through October; Cider usually available around
September 15th through November. We use natural practices, but
are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. Our property also features
two large ponds and a large wooded area with hiking trails. The
woods is currently being managed to encourage native species.
Our apples are grown using 100% organic methods. We have a dozen
different varieties of apples available in September and
October. (ADDED: January 14, 2013)
- Perryville Farmer's Market - Wide variety
of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
Perryville
Rd. & Mill Road, Rockford, IL 61108. Phone: (815) 229-3000.
Open: call for hours. Directions: located just south of E. State
Street.
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River District Market - Wide variety of seasonal,
locally grown fruits and vegetables,
YMCA of Rock River
Valley , 200 Y Blvd., Rockford, IL 61107. Phone: (815) 964-6221.
Open: See their website or call for hours. Directions: call for
directions.