The number—and size—of farmers’ markets for city dwellers continues to increase, and more and more feature prepared-food vendors. Many are run by the city of Chicago; those without Web sites listed can be found at chicagofarmersmarkets.us. Senior coupons are available through the state’s Department of Human Services, dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30521. —Vera Videnovich
Hull-House Farmers’ Market12:30-5:30 PM, 6/29-10/26, UIC parking lot, Halsted and Polk between Polk and Taylor.
Andersonville Farmers’ Market Now in its second year, this community-friendly market has added eight new vendors to its roster and will feature kids’ programming and live music. Eco Andersonville offers information and free recycled bags for shoppers. 3-8 PM through 9/8, then 3-7 PM, 9/15-10/6, Berwyn between Clark and Ashland, andersonville.org.
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Avondale Farmers’ Market The Avondale neighborhood markets are held twice a month at locations a block apart: at Concordia Place on Wednesdays from 3-6 PM, then at Carl Von Linne School on Saturdays from 9 AM-1 PM. 3-6 PM, 6/23, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, Concordia Place, 3300 N. Whipple concordiaplace.org, LINK card and senior coupons accepted.
Ridgeville Farmers’ Market Now in its fourth year, this nonprofit market offers between six to eight vendors and live entertainment. 4-7 PM through August; 3 PM-dusk in September, 5/12-9/29, Ridge and South, Evanston, ridgeville.org.
Eli’s Cheesecake/Wright College Farmers’ Market 7 AM-1 PM, 6/17-10/28, 6701 W. Forest Preserve.
Lincoln Square This evening market is just steps from the train station. 4-8 PM, 6/17-9/2, Lincoln, Leland, and Western, lincolnsquare.org.
