Farmers Market Season Starts in Downtown Evanston

EVANSTON, IL - It may not feel like summer is around the corner, but that isn't stopping the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market from opening this weekend for its 42nd season.

Located at University Place and Oak Avenue, the market will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 6 through Nov. 4. Free parking is available in the 1800 Maple Self Park Garage with ticket validation at the city of Evanston tent.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive to the market hungry, as food will be sold on site. This season, up to 58 vendors will sell a wide variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. LINK cards are accepted.

Children between 2 and 12 years old can receive free membership to the market’s Spud Club tent and enjoy a variety of farm-related activities throughout the season. The Spud Club is open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is poised in the southwest corner of the market.

Market visitors can also view and purchase works from community artists as part of the market’s Homegrown Artists program. Artist participation is limited to Evanston residents, employees of Evanston businesses, and participants at Evanston studios and galleries.

Dogs are not allowed at the market, with an exception for service animals. To learn more about the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market, please visit cityofevanston.org/market or call 847-448-4311.

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