U-Pick NearbyOld Capitol Farmers Market
Old Capitol Farmers Market is a farmers market in Springfield, IL, open on Wednesdays and Saturdays (May to October). It sets up in a closed-off public street.
| May to October | Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Address | 4th and Adams, Springfield, IL 62701 Located in the heart of downtown Springfield. Directions |
| Vendors | About 40 |
| Food assistance | WIC, SNAP, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | downtownspringfield.org · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated February 2021. Before you drive out, confirm the day and hours with the market itself; small markets change their schedule often. You can send corrections through our 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
- Eggs
- Fish/seafood
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Grains/flour
- Honey
- Nuts
- Pet food
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
Growing methods listed: Organic (USDA Certified).
Market day checklist
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Pick your own near Springfield
Close by, you can also pick your own:
- Jefferies Orchard Springfield, IL · 1 mi · Blueberries, Cherries, Strawberries
- Big M Berry Patch Taylorville, IL · 25 mi · Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
- Backwoods Berry Farm Greenfield, IL · 37 mi · Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries
Frequently asked questions
When is Old Capitol Farmers Market open?
May to October: Wednesday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update February 2021).
Does Old Capitol 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 Old Capitol 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 Old Capitol Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Jefferies Orchard in Springfield, about 1 miles away, with blueberries, cherries and strawberries.