Looking for a local, true farmer's market in Southern 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 Southern 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 October 2024, and other timely information:
October brings with it cold weather winter crops, like kale, spinach,
some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower,
leeks and early onions,
and from southern areas, like Florida and southern Texas,
strawberries, oranges, sumatras, grapefruit.
Southern Illinois Farmer's Market Listings in 2024, by county
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Alexander County
Bond County
Clark County
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Scott's Berry Patch - Farm stand / farm market on a
farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor
market, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, concessions /
refreshment stand
2755 E. 550th Road, Casey, IL 62420. Phone:
(217) 932-8141. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Tuesday through Friday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm or sellout Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm or
sellout during strawberry season and Saturdays open by
appointment during blueberry and blackberry season. Directions:
From Casey, IL, head south on Route 49 to the 4th crossroad
(600th Road ). Turn left and head east about 2 miles until you
reach a blacktop road (300th Street ). Turn right and head south
about half a mile. Do NOT go around curve, but head straight
onto the gravel road. Take an immediate right and head down our
gravel lane. We are a log home with the red tin roof.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. All berries are
pre-picked, ready for pick up. Please call ahead to insure
availability. (UPDATED: July 08, 2017)
(ADDED: June 11, 2015)
Clay County
Clinton County
Crawford County
Cumberland County
Edwards County
Effingham County
Fayette County
Franklin County
Gallatin County
Hamilton County
Hancock County
Hardin County
Henderson County
Jackson County
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Desoto Community Farmers Market - Farmers market
(multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally
grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh
local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts,
artistic products, etc, picnic area
West Main Street, De
Soto, IL 62924. Phone: (618) 867-2315. Email:
[email protected] . Open: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 7, May
through October. Directions: Senior Citizens Park, just west of
the car wash and bank, on West Main Street in De Soto, IL.
Click here for a map and directions. For a map to our farm,
click here. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: March 06, 2017)
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McNitt Growers - Farm stand / farm market on a farm,
Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
blackberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red),
raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), strawberries,
porta-potties, school tours
78 Oak Ridge Lane, Carbondale, IL
62903. Phone: 618 687 3563. Email:
[email protected]. Open: April 1 until June 1; hours
are Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Click here for our Facebook page. Bedding plants in the
spring. (ADDED: June 27, 2011)
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Peter Piper Plants and Produce - Garden stand on a
residence (which is NOT on a farm), Wide variety of seasonal,
locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified
organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, some
produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management),
Uncovered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts,
artistic products, etc,
18021 North Highway 51, Desoto, IL
62924. Phone: 618-521-2758. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Tuesday to Saturday, from
9am to 5 pm. Directions: On the corner of Highway 51 and
Landfill road 3 miles North of DeSoto.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
(ADDED: June 30, 2014)
Jasper County
Jefferson County
Johnson County
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Tanglefoot Ranch - Farm stand / farm market on a
farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest
management), all produce is sustainably grown, Covered outdoor
market, Fresh local eggs, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices,
peaches, peppers, raspberries (red), strawberries, tomatoes,
other vegetables, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties,
school tours, group reservations
1670 Flatwoods Road,
Simpson, IL 62985. Phone: (618) 949-3869. Alternate Phone: (618)
615-0063. Email:
[email protected]. Open: The market at Tanglefoot
Ranch's Farm Table is open on Thursdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm;
Please call ahead to verify. Directions: From Vienna, IL and
I-24: Head east on Hwy-146 towards Grantsburg. Just past
Grantsburg post office, turn left onto Flatwoods Road Travel 1.5
miles through natural area and turn into first driveway on your
right. From Golconda, IL: Head west on Hwy-146 towards Vienna.
Just before entering Grantsburg, turn right onto Flatwoods Road
Travel 1.5 miles through natural area and turn into first
driveway on your right.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. 3 acre peach orchard
featuring 5 different varieties of peaches, harvesting mid to
late June into early August. Red raspberries mid June through
early November. Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, and peppers
starting late June or early July stretching into November.
Strawberries and lettuce also available. (ADDED: July 22, 2016)
Lawrence County
Madison County
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Liberty Apple Orchard - apples, U-pick and already
picked
8308 Kuhn Station Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Phone:
618-659-9217. Alternate Phone: 314-308-4310. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Saturday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Sunday:
1:00pm to 4:30pm Monday and Thursday: 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Directions: From the Meyer YMCA in Edwardsville, go east on
Goshen Road approximately two miles, turn right on Staunton Road
, cross the Bike Trail, turn left on Kuhn Station Road We are
down the road about 1/4 mile on the right.
Click here for a map and directions. Late August through
mid-November. Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: March 02, 2014)
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Peacock Farmers' Market - Farmers market (multiple
stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown
fruits and vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown,
Uncovered outdoor market,
817 9th Street, Highland, IL
62249. Phone: 618 669-2440. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Saturday, 8am to noon, April
through October. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
(ADDED: March 10, 2011)
Marion County
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Patoka Farmers Market - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and
vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, restrooms
Patoka
Park West Bond Avenue, Patoka, IL 62875Email:
[email protected]. Open: Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm, August 1 to October 31. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards.
(ADDED: July 13, 2021)
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Salem Community Farmers Market - Farmers market
(multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally
grown fruits and vegetables, concessions / refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food)
Bryan Memorial
Park, Salem, IL 62881. Phone: 618-822-6537. Email:
[email protected]. Open:
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions: Hwy 37 North in Salem across from the William
Jennings Bryan Statue. Located at the corner of Boone Street and
highway 37. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: May 25, 2015)
Massac County
Monroe County
Perry County
Pope County
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The Ryder Family Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a
farm, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide
variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all
produce is sustainably grown, apples, beans, beets, carrots,
cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer
squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, farm animals, school tours,
group reservations
State highway 146 East, Golconda, IL
62938. Phone: (618) 615-0063. Email:
[email protected]. Open: The Ryder Family Farm is
selling at The Golconda Farmer's Market on Saturdays (April
through September) from 8 am to 1pm on The Golconda Courthouse
Lawn.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check,
Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: January 02, 2018)
Pulaski County
Randolph County
Richland County
- Soapstone Farms Honeybees - farm market on the farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), restrooms, Cell
service cell phones work here, farm animals, school tours
6286 Pleasant Ridge Lane, Olney, IL 62450. Phone: (618) 838-3131. Email:
[email protected].
Open: Please call for hours and availability. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment:
Cash, Check. Raw Natural Honey drawn from locally raised honeybees! All hives are on premises, and visitors are welcome.
(ADDED: December
20, 2023)
Saline County
St. Clair County
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Eckert's Country Store and Farms - Farm stand / farm
market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and
vegetables (some locally grown), gift shop, concessions /
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting
zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
951 South
Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL 62220. Phone: (618) 233-0513.
Email:
[email protected]. Open: See our website for current
hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Market
updates:
Click here for updates. Directions: See our website for
directions.
Click here for a map and directions. See our website for
current crop information. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Click here for our Facebook page. Starting as a simple
roadside stand in 1910, the sixth and seventh generations of the
Eckert family now operates three retail, entertainment and
farming establishments in southern Illinois. Eckert's Belleville
location is open year round and is home to the Country Store,
Restaurant, Garden Center, Custard Shop and Pick-Your-Own farm.
Visit our website to learn more about our wide array of
products, ripening dates, activities and so much more!. (ADDED:
April 27, 2011)
Union County
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Rendleman Orchards - Farm stand / farm market on a
farm, Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies,
apples, cucumbers, peaches, pumpkins, summer squash, gift shop,
restrooms
9680 State Route 127 North P. O. Box 159, Alto
Pass, IL 62905. Phone: 618-893-2771. Fax: 618-893-2370. Email:
[email protected]. Open: in season, Monday to
Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8am to Noon. Directions: Payment:
Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED:
September 13, 2012)
(UPDATED: September 13, 2012)
Wabash County
Washington County
Wayne County
- Freeland's Strawberries and Vegetable
- Roadside stand, Sweet Corn, watermelon and cantaloupe
Rr 1
Box 206, Sims, IL 62886. Phone: 618-895-2680. Email:
[email protected]. Directions: We are located in Sims,
IL on Route 15 between Wayne City and Fairfield. Turn south at
Sims crossroads then 3/4 mile on left.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We
offer a large u-pick strawberry patch along with pre-picked
berries in the spring(may 10-june 10). U-pick opens around may
25. High tunnel tomatoes begin in late June. Sweet Corn,
watermelon and cantaloupe are also grown at our farm and sold at
our stand, beginning in early July. (UPDATED: March 06, 2010)
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Grant's Tomatoes and Vegetables - Garden stand on a
residence (which is NOT on a farm), Roadside stand, Wide variety
of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, blackberries,
corn (sweet), cucumbers, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, other
vegetables,
1108 Leininger Rd, Fairfield, IL 62837. Phone:
618-599-8441. Email:
[email protected]. Open: daily from Sunday from sun-up to
sunset from July to September. Directions: Take Main Street
(West Bound) or Delaware Street (East Bound) to SW 10th Street
turn right onto Leininger Road and it is the third house on the
left. There is a beautiful sign by the road.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
My son and I grow homegrown tomatoes and vegetables and sell
them at our home on the old fashion "Honor System" and with all
proceeds going towards his 529 college investment fund!. (ADDED:
October 09, 2013)
White County
Williamson County
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