U-Pick NearbyBrookfield Farmers Market
Brookfield Farmers Market is a farmers market in Brookfield, IL, open on Saturdays (June to October). It sets up in a federal/state government building grounds.
| June to October | Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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| Address | 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 Directions |
| Vendors | About 70 |
| Food assistance | SNAP |
| Payment | Cash, Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | brookfieldfarmers.com · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated July 2025. Times can change between seasons. The market's own website or Facebook page has the current schedule. If the market closed or moved, tell us through the suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Bedding plants
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Pet food
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Wild harvested forest products
Growing methods listed: Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals.
About the market
The Brookfield Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-driven event held on the west side of Brookfield Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Avenue. Entering its 18th season in 2025, the market welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually, making it one of the most well-attended markets in the region. Open every Saturday from June through October, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the market features a curated selection of local farmers, artisans, and small businesses offering fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, sauces, handmade soaps, candles, and unique crafts. A standout feature is the Young Entrepreneurs Market, a dedicated space for kids under 16 to launch and run their mini businesses. From crafts and artwork to baked goods and creative products, these young vendors bring energy, innovation, and inspiration to the market — and are a favorite among shoppers. Each week, the market also features live music, family-friendly entertainment, and special themed events.
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
For your market haul
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Pick your own near Brookfield
Farms nearby where you pick your own fruit, flowers or pumpkins:
- Siegel's Cottonwood Farm Lockport, IL · 20 mi · Pumpkins
- Apples On Oak Lockport, IL · 21 mi · Apples
- Bronkberry Farms Plainfield, IL · 24 mi · Blueberries, Apples, Pumpkins
- Spring Bluff Nursery Sugar Grove, IL · 31 mi · Raspberries, Vegetables
- Heinz Orchard Green Oaks, IL · 33 mi · Apples
More farmers markets nearby
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Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Jun–Oct
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Wed 2:30 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct
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Mon 7 AM–1 PM · May–Oct
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Wed 7 AM–1 PM · Jun–Oct
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Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Jun–Sep
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Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Apr–May
Frequently asked questions
When is Brookfield Farmers Market open?
June to October: Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update July 2025).
Does Brookfield Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Brookfield Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, crafts/woodworking items and cut flowers and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Brookfield Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Siegel's Cottonwood Farm in Lockport, about 20 miles away, with pumpkins.