Chicago, Illinois
2759 S. Harding Ave.
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2759 S. Harding Ave.
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Select Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM, June - December (Seasonal)
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A regular fixture in Chicago, Illinois, Mercado de Colores gives shoppers the chance to buy fresh food directly from growers and producers who operate within the local agricultural economy.
The market runs Select Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM, June - December (Seasonal). Confirm hours before visiting as vendor availability can vary week to week.
Mercado de Colores carries Vegetables, Fruits, Eggs, Honey, and Crafts among its regular vendor offerings. Product variety changes week to week.
Mercado de Colores 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. Mercado de Colores contributes to that network by giving Chicago-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.
For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Mercado de Colores 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 Mercado de Colores 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 Mercado de Colores is also worth noting. When you spend money at Mercado de Colores, most of that money stays within the Chicago 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.
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Mercado de Colores's vendor community brings a range of goods to Chicago shoppers each market day. Among the items typically available: Vegetables, Fruits, Eggs, Honey, and Crafts. Selection is freshest and most varied during peak growing season, so timing your visit accordingly is worthwhile.
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2759 S. Harding Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60600
Schedule
Select Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM, June - December (Seasonal)
Data sourced from USDA National Farmers Market Directory
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Cash
Always accepted at this market
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Whether it is your first time or your tenth, these tips will help you navigate Mercado de Colores with ease.
Shopping at Mercado de Colores means investing directly in the Chicago local economy and supporting the farmers and makers who produce food for the region.
Mercado de Colores participates in the SNAP/EBT program, allowing benefit recipients to purchase eligible fresh foods directly from local producers.
Mercado de Colores is located at 2759 S. Harding Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60600.
Mercado de Colores is open Select Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM, June - December (Seasonal). Always confirm hours before visiting as schedules may vary seasonally.
Yes, Mercado de Colores accepts SNAP/EBT benefits. You can use your EBT card to purchase eligible food items from vendors at this market.
Mercado de Colores offers Vegetables, Fruits, Eggs, Honey, and Crafts. Selection may vary by season and vendor availability.
Organic produce availability at Mercado de Colores is not confirmed in the USDA directory. Ask individual vendors about their growing practices when you visit.
Yes, there are 6 other farmers markets in Chicago. You can also explore other markets throughout Illinois using our state directory.
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Mercado de Colores accepts SNAP/EBT — bring your card and ask a market manager on-site to process it before you shop, since it typically works differently than a regular card swipe.