SOAR Farmers Market

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, locally raised proteins, or handcrafted goods, SOAR Farmers Market in Chicago, Illinois offers a curated selection from area farmers and food makers.

Shoppers can visit Tuesdays 7 AM - 2 PM, June 2 - October 27 (Seasonal). Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

SOAR Farmers Market's vendors collectively offer Vegetables, Fruits, Eggs, Honey, and Crafts, with the full range of products reflecting what Market producers are harvesting each week.

Farmers markets like SOAR Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at SOAR 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 SOAR 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.

SOAR 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, SOAR Farmers Market supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

Access to fresh food at SOAR Farmers Market extends to SNAP/EBT recipients, who can use their benefits to shop directly from local farmers and producers.