The Lincoln Park Farmers Market

Rooted in the agricultural tradition of Illinois, The Lincoln Park Farmers Market in 2001 N. Orchard St. Chicago offers a weekly opportunity to buy directly from the farmers and producers who grow your food.

The market operates on a schedule of Saturdays 7 AM - 1 PM, April 25 - November 21. Arriving in the first hour typically means the best selection.

Shoppers at The Lincoln Park Farmers Market can browse a selection that includes Vegetables and Fruits, sourced from regional farms and food producers.

Shopping at a farmers market like The Lincoln Park Farmers Market is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at The Lincoln Park Farmers Market are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.

The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. The Lincoln Park Farmers Market carries what 2001 N. Orchard St. Chicago-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.

Every vendor at The Lincoln Park Farmers Market is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.

For 2001 N. Orchard St. Chicago residents, The Lincoln Park Farmers Market is more than a market — it is a weekly gathering that supports local livelihoods and builds food security in the neighborhood.

EBT cardholders are welcome at The Lincoln Park Farmers Market. Accepting SNAP benefits is part of this market's commitment to serving all members of the community.