Lincoln Park Farmers Market

Vegetables, breads and meats straight from the producers
Word to the wise: Farmers rise when the cock crows, and so should you – the market is closed by 1pm.

Producers from the fertile agricultural areas outside Chicago’s city limits congregate at this farmer’s market in Lincoln Park to sell their fresh wares to the urban masses. Illinois is the second-biggest agricultural exporter in the US, and much of the USD 4 billion in exported goods comes from small, family-run operations like the ones featured at this market.
Expect fresh vegetables like beans, squashes and tomatoes; artisan cheeses; fresh-cut and planted flowers; breads and cakes; preserves; cured and raw meats; and cider. If the sight of all that food makes you hungry, there’s plenty to eat on-site, including crepes, sandwiches and fresh smoothies.

The market runs every Saturday from the beginning of May until the end of October.