Chicago’s Farmers Markets

Chicago’s Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. All markets run from 7 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 

SUNDAY

• Ashburn: Marquette Park, 71st St. and Kedzie Ave., June 28-Oct. 18 
• Beverly: 95th St. and Longwood Drive, May 17-Oct. 25 
• Erie Street: 500 W. Erie St., June 21-Oct. 25 
• Independence Park: 3945 N. Springfield Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14, 28, July 12, 26, Aug. 9, 23, Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11 
• Logan Square: Logan Blvd. and Milwaukee Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7-Oct. 25 
• Pilsen Community Market: 1800 S. Halsted St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14-Sept. 27
• Portage Park: 4100 N. Long Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 21, July 5, 19, Aug. 2, 16, Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4
• Wicker Park/Bucktown: Wicker Park and Damen Ave., June 7-Oct. 25

TUESDAY

• Federal Plaza: Adams and Dearborn Sts., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 27 
• Lincoln Square: Lincoln, Leland and Western Aves., June 9-Oct. 27
• Prudential Plaza: Lake St. and Beaubien Ct., June 9-Oct. 27 
• Streeterville/Museum of Contemporary Art: 220 E. Chicago Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9-Oct. 27.

WEDNESDAY

• Andersonville: Berwyn Ave., between Clark St. and Ashland Ave., 4-8 p.m. June 24-Sept. 9 
• Green City Market: South end of Lincoln Park, Clark and LaSalle Sts., May 20-Oct. 28 
• Gately/Pullman: Arcade Park, 111th St. and Cottage Grove Ave. June 10-Oct. 28 
• Lawndale: Green Youth Farm, 3555 W. Ogden Ave., July 8-
• Oct. 14 
• Seaway Bank: 87th St. and Langley Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 15-Sept. 30
• South Shore: South Shore Bank, 70th St. and Jeffrey Blvd., June 10-Oct. 28

THURSDAY

• Daley Plaza: Washington and Dearborn Sts., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. May 14-Oct. 15 
• Dunning/Eli’s/Wright College: Eli’s Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, June 18-Oct. 29 
• Hyde Park: Harper Ct. and 52nd Pl., June 4-Oct. 29 
• Sears Tower Plaza: 233 S. Wacker Drive, June 18-Oct. 29

FRIDAY

• Museum of Science and Industry: East parking lot. 57th St. and Lake Shore Drive, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, Aug. 7, 21, Sept. 4, 18, Oct. 2, 16

SATURDAY

• Austin: Emmet Math, Science and Technology Academy, Madison St. and Central Ave., July 11-Oct. 24 
• Bronzeville: 4400 S. Cottage Grove Ave., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6-Oct. 31 
• Division Street: Division between State and Clark Sts., May 16-Oct. 31
• Edgewater Green Market: 6034 N. Broadway, July 4-Oct. 31 
• Green City Market: See Wednesday listing. May 16-Oct. 31 
• Lincoln Park: Lincoln Park High School, Armitage and Orchard Aves. May 16-Oct. 31 
• Nettelhorst: French Market. Broadway and Melrose Aves., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 7 
• Northcenter: North Center Town Square, Damen and Lincoln Aves., June 13-Oct. 31 
• Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce: 6400 N. Northwest Hwy., 8 a.m.-noon. May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29
• Printers Row: Polk and Dearborn Sts., June 13-Oct. 31 
• 61st: 61st St. between Dorchester and Blackstone Aves., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16-Oct. 31 
• Southport Green Market: Blaine School, 1420 W. Grace St. at Southport Ave., 8 a.m.-noon June 13-Oct. 10

MULTIPLE-DAY MARKETS

• Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand: 66 E. Randolph St., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Open all year.
• Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences: 3857 W. 111th St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Saturday, July 1-Oct. 31
• City Farm Heirloom Tomato Stand: 1204 N. Clybourn Ave., 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 10-Oct. 31
• Rowan Trees, Garden Society and 4-H Club: Englewood Ave. at Normal Blvd., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 2-Oct. 31

Information taken from Chicago Tribune

AVO WRITES: Holy Guaca-Moly! a look into Santa Monica’s Wednesday Market

Written by: Brittany Kleinman

Photos by: Brittany Kleinman

Twenty years in the making, the Wednesday Market in Santa Monica, California is widely recognized as the leading Grower-Only Certified Farmers Market in the state. An estimated nine thousand shoppers come every Wednesday to explore the agricultural treasure chest.

As a California native I have grown up going to the Santa Monica Market and so I decided to go back and speak with a few of the farmers that give this market its true flavor. Walking down the main stretch, I passed award winning goat cheese, fresh artisan breads, organic oranges, and even walnut grilled corn but it was the yellow tent of Holy Guaca-Moly that caught my eye. As I approached, a plump serving of guacamole was handed to me on a bit sized tortilla chip. My taste buds quickly realized why this guacamole has been voted #1 in California for over 8 years.

Every Wednesday for the past 18 years, George Bamber drives two hours each way to set up his shop of Holy Guaca-Moly. George didn’t start out as an Avocado farmer. It began with a few trees in his backyard and the need to pay for his bypass surgery in 1986. Out of compassion, the market manager, Laura Avery granted George a temporary spot at the Santa Monica Market. He’s been there ever since and now pushes 500-600 pounds of avocados in one day.

By his side are three talented individuals that come every week to give Holy Guaca-Moly its sense old-fashioned generosity and personal charm. The team includes the daughter of the women who first taught George how to make guacamole and two dedicated homeless people with a united passion for enriching their community. Currently George looks to expand the general knowledge of the avocado world by writing a book entitled The Perfect Avocado. He explains that in his twenty years of growing the one thing he knows for sure is that, “There is no such avocado, only some that are more perfect than others.”

Holy Guaca-Moly is only one note that gives this market its rhythm. Whether you want to grab a bite, pick up some groceries or say hi to George and his team, stop by every Wednesday from 8:30-1:30 to experience the Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Market Details:

Wednesday Market
Santa Monica, California
on Arizona @ 2nd street
Open: 8:30-1:30, Year round, rain or shine

Originally written for WEJETSET

From Hell’s Kitchen to the Garage: Flea Markets in New York City

• Hell’s Kitchen is located on West 39th st. (between 9th and 10th ave).  Open 9am-6pm, Every Saturday and Sunday»Flea Market, antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, mid-century modern items, home decorations, furniture, jewelry

• The Garage is at 112 West 25th St. (between 5th and 6th ave). Open 9am-5pm every Saturday and Sunday. »Flea Market, eclectic antiques, decorative arts, vintage jewelry, handbags, fabrics, rugs, furniture, fine silver

• West 25th Market has up to 150 vendors and is located on 25th st between Broadway and 6th avenue. Open 9am-6pm every Saturday and Sunday»Antiques, collectibles, mid-century modern items