CYDI Farmers Market

For Chicago residents looking to eat locally and support Illinois agriculture, CYDI Farmers Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Shoppers can visit Saturdays 9 AM - 2 PM, May 9 - October 31 (Seasonal). Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

From Vegetables, Fruits, Eggs, Honey, and Crafts, CYDI Farmers Market gives shoppers access to a wide range of locally sourced products each market day.

Farmers markets like CYDI Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at CYDI Farmers Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Chicago residents to the market week after week.

The selection at CYDI Farmers Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

CYDI Farmers Market is committed to serving all members of the Chicago community. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, meaning nutrition assistance recipients can use their benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items directly from vendors. These programs reflect a broader commitment to food access that many farmers market organizers across Illinois have prioritized in recent years.

By connecting Chicago residents with local producers, CYDI Farmers Market supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

CYDI Farmers Market participates in the SNAP/EBT program, allowing benefit recipients to purchase eligible fresh foods directly from local producers.