Farmers Markets Open Thursday in Illinois
Looking for a farmers market open on a Thursday in Illinois? We've indexed 22 Thursday-operating markets across the state — from small community pop-ups to year-round permanent venues. Each listing includes hours, address, accepted payments (SNAP/EBT, WIC, credit cards), and what local vendors typically bring. Thursdays are the busiest day for farmers markets in many Illinois regions, so arrive early for the best selection of seasonal produce, prepared foods, and artisan goods.
22 Thursday-open farmers markets in Illinois
MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
Liberytville, Illinois
Thu: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM, Jun 19 - Oct 16
Carlyle Courthouse Square Farmers Market
8th Street between Franklin (Route 50) and Fairfax Carlyle, Illinois
Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, Jun 19 - Sep 25
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
50 W. Washington Chicago, Illinois
Thursdays 7 AM - 2 PM, May 21 - October 22
Joliet Junior College Farmers Market
1215 S. Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois
Thu: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, May 28 - Sep 17
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
2309 W. Leland Ave. Chicago, Illinois
Tuesdays 7 AM - Noon & Thursdays 3-7 PM, May - November
Main Street Farmers Market Downtown Aledo
S. College Avenue Aledo, Illinois
Thu: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, Jun 12 - Oct 9
The Hyde Park Farmer's Market
5400 South Lake Park Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Thursdays, 3 PM - 7 PM, June - October
Wauconda Farmers' Market
IL Wauconda, Illinois
Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, June 23 to Sept. 8
Home Grown Cow - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Mon: 12:00 AM-12:00 PM;Tue: 12:00 AM-12:00 PM;Wed: 12:00 AM-12:00 PM;Thu: 12:00 AM-
La Grange Farmers Market
La Grange, Illinois
Thu: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM, May 7 - Oct 22
Western Springs French Market
Western Springs, Illinois
Thu: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 5 - Oct 27
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Westmont, Illinois
Thu: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, Jun 5 - Aug 28
Esther's Place
Big Rock, Illinois
Tue:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Wed:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Thu:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Fri:10:00 AM -
City of Zion's Farmers Market
Zion, Illinois
Thu: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, Jun 19 - Sep 25
GPS Farmers Market
Machesney Park, Illinois
Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 26 - Sep 22
Manteno Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market
Manteno, Illinois
Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, Jun 5 - Sep 1
Illinois Products Farmers Market
IL, Illinois
Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 12 - Oct 13
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Macomb, Illinois
Thu: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM, May 1 - Oct 18
Monticello Main Street Farmers Market
Monticello, Illinois
Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Jun 18 - Oct 1
Peoria Farmers Market at the Metro Centre
Peoria, Illinois
Mon: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Tue: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Thu: 8:00 AM-2:00
Austin Town Hall Farmers Market
Chicago, Illinois
Thursdays 1-6 PM, June 11 - October 29 (Seasonal)
Farm on Ogden Summer Market
Chicago, Illinois
Select Thursdays 10 AM - 2 PM, June - August (Seasonal)
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