Low-Line Market at Southport

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

Shoppers can visit Tuesdays 3-7 PM, June 2 - September 29. Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

Low-Line Market at Southport's vendors collectively offer Vegetables and Fruits, with the full range of products reflecting what Southport producers are harvesting each week.

Farmers markets like Low-Line Market at Southport represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Low-Line Market at Southport, 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 Low-Line Market at Southport 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.

Low-Line Market at Southport 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, Low-Line Market at Southport supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

SNAP/EBT is welcome at Low-Line Market at Southport, so shoppers can use their nutrition benefits to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other eligible items.