U-Pick NearbyDowntown Evanston Farmers Market
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market is a farmers market in Evanston, IL, open on Saturdays (May to November). It sets up in a private business parking lot.
| May to November | Saturday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
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| Address | University Place at Oak Street, Evanston, IL 60201 Maple Street Garage Directions |
| Vendors | About 60 |
| Food assistance | WIC, SNAP, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | cityofevanston.org |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated November 2021. Markets change days and seasons from year to year, so check their website or social media before you go. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Bedding plants
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Nursery stock
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Tofu/non-animal protein
Growing methods listed: Organic (USDA Certified).
Bring these to the market
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Illustration Classic Household Essentials woven willow market basket The classic farmers market basket: handwoven willow with sturdy handles. Bread and flowers ride on top. View on Amazon -
Illustration Maelstrom soft cooler bag (30 cans) Leakproof soft cooler for the car, for fish, dairy and berries on a long drive home. View on Amazon
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Pick your own near Evanston
Want it even fresher? These farms let you pick it yourself:
- Heinz Orchard Green Oaks, IL · 21 mi · Apples
- Krueger's Vegetable Farm Stand Lakemoor, IL · 33 mi · Tomatoes
- Harvest Time Orchards Twin Lakes, WI · 37 mi · Apples, Cherries, Pumpkins
- Siegel's Cottonwood Farm Lockport, IL · 37 mi · Pumpkins
More farmers markets nearby
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Wed 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct
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Wed 2:30 PM–7 PM · May–Nov
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Thu 3:30 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct
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Wed 7 AM–1 PM · Jun–Oct
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Wed 7 AM–1 PM, Sun 7 AM–1 PM · May–Oct
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Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Apr–May
Frequently asked questions
When is Downtown Evanston Farmers Market open?
May to November: Saturday 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update November 2021).
Does Downtown Evanston Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP and also WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Downtown Evanston Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, cut flowers and dairy products and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Downtown Evanston Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Heinz Orchard in Green Oaks, about 21 miles away, with apples.