Cannon Park Community Market

As a registered farmers market in 120 N. Greenbriar Carterville, Illinois, Cannon Park Community Market connects the local community with the growers and artisans who supply fresh, seasonal food throughout the market season.

The market runs Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, May 7 - Oct 22. Confirm hours before visiting as vendor availability can vary week to week.

Cannon Park Community Market is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Cannon Park Community Market contributes to that network by giving 120 N. Greenbriar Carterville-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Cannon Park Community Market is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Cannon Park Community Market on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Cannon Park Community Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Cannon Park Community Market, most of that money stays within the 120 N. Greenbriar Carterville area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Shopping at Cannon Park Community Market means investing directly in the 120 N. Greenbriar Carterville local economy and supporting the farmers and makers who produce food for the region.

Contact Cannon Park Community Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.