Outdoor farmers markets have already begun in some communities; in others, they will kick off soon. Here’s where you can find locally grown vegetables, fresh fruit, baked goods and more around the suburbs:
Barrington Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 9 to Oct. 13, at Village Center, Park Avenue and Cook Street, Barrington. The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, flowers, bread, cheese, and more. For information, www.barringtonfarmersmarket.org.
Cary Grove Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, June 5 to Sept. 25, in the north commuter parking lot near the train station, off West Main Street at High Road. A wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, locally produced meat and cheese, jams, bakery, popcorn, herbs, honey, flowers, plants, knife and blade sharpening, and other locally produced goods. In late July through September, the Rotary Club sells the famous Mirai sweet corn. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Cary-Grove. For information, www.facebook.com/CaryFarmersMarket/.
Crystal Lake Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 18 to Sept. 24, at Depot Park, 70 E. Woodstock St. Shop in a parklike setting for fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, meat, eggs, honey, jams, olive oils, and more every Saturday from June through September. Ample, free parking available nearby. For information, downtowncl.org.
East Dundee Depot Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29, The Depot, 319 N. River St. Depot Market features 40-plus vendors selling antiques and collectibles, food and produce, plants and flowers, jewelry, soaps, yard art and more. For information, www.dundeedepot.com.
Lake Zurich’s Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Fridays, June 3 to Sept. 9 at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Vendors are expected to sell produce, bakery items, sauces, honey, pesto, spices, cheese, eggs, fresh meat, seafood and more. For information, lakezurich.org/366/Farmers-Market.
Palatine Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through October in the Palatine commuter station parking lot, Smith and Wood streets, Palatine. Palatine’s nonprofit Sister Cities Association manages the market, with farmers bringing produce, meat and eggs from nearby farms in Palatine, Harvard, Marengo and Burlington. Soap, hot sauce, cheese spread and bread vendors are the bakers/producers of their products. For information, www.palatine.il.us/663/Farmers-Market.
Wauconda’s Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, July 7 to Sept. 29, on Main Street, from Mill Street to the village hall, Wauconda. Fresh produce, flowers, meats, cheeses, breads, and other products are offered. For information, call (847) 526-5580 or visit waucondachamber.org/community-events.
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