Downtown Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin,

IL

Open

June to October

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Located in Downtown Elgin along the Fox River in the heart of Downtown Elgin. The Market has two free parking lots, located at either end of the entrances. One parking lot is located along Chicago Street, and the second garage is located along Prairie Street.
Experience the vibrant energy of downtown Elgin at the weekly farmers market, offering fresh local produce, handmade goods, and community fun every Friday summer evening.

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Quick Facts

best for

fresh produce, meat & seafood, dairy & eggs, baked goods, plants & flowers, honey, prepared foods, artisan goods, preserved goods, mushrooms, coffee & tea, soaps & body care, wild harvested

atmosphere

outdoor, park setting, organic vendors, SNAP/EBT accepted

Frequency

Fridays, 3:00 – 7:00 PM

Price range

Inexpensive

Downtown Elgin Farmers Market is best known for fresh produce, meat & seafood, dairy & eggs, baked goods, plants & flowers, honey, prepared foods, artisan goods, preserved goods, mushrooms, coffee & tea, soaps & body care, wild harvested. The market has an outdoor, park setting, organic vendors, SNAP/EBT accepted atmosphere. It is open Fridays, 3:00 – 7:00 PM. Prices are generally inexpensive to shop at.

What you’ll find

At this market, you”ll find fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned and preserved foods, coffee and tea, crafts and woodworking, cut flowers, eggs, honey, mushrooms, poultry and fowl, prepared foods, meat products, soaps and body care, and wild harvested products.

common questions about

The market is open on Fridays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM during the season from June to October. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

You can find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits and vegetables, coffee and tea, crafts and woodworking items, cut flowers, eggs, honey, mushrooms, poultry and other fowl products, prepared foods, red and other non-poultry meats, soap and body care products, and wild harvested forest products.

Yes, the market accepts SNAP and EBT benefits.

Yes, the market features certified organic vendors.

You can contact the market by phone at 847-488-1456 or visit their website at https://www.downtownelgin.com/market/ for more details.

Listing data for Downtown Elgin Farmers Market is sourced from usda_enriched. It was last updated Aug 11th, 2025. If you manage this market and need to correct or update any details, use the claim listing option on this page. Keeping your listing current helps shoppers find accurate hours, location, and vendor information before they visit.

Downtown Elgin Farmers Market accepts EBT and SNAP benefits, so shoppers can use their benefits to purchase fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items. Look for the EBT terminal at the market information booth or ask a vendor on arrival. Some markets also offer SNAP matching programs that double your purchasing power.

Based on current directory data, Downtown Elgin Farmers Market does not list participation in the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program. To confirm, contact the market directly or check with your local WIC office for an updated list of participating markets in Elgin, IL. WIC FMNP availability can change between growing seasons.

Downtown Elgin Farmers Market is located in Elgin, IL. Use the map on this page to get directions from your current location, or copy the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. If you are traveling by public transit, check the local transit authority website for routes serving the market area. Arrive early for the best vendor selection.

If you own or manage Downtown Elgin Farmers Market and need to update hours, location, accepted payment methods, seasonal dates, or vendor details, use the claim listing link on this page. Verified owners can edit their information directly and changes appear in real time. You can also contact our directory team to report inaccuracies or flag outdated information.

Directory information for Downtown Elgin Farmers Market was last updated Aug 11th, 2025 using data from usda_enriched. Market hours, seasonal schedules, and vendor offerings can change without notice. We recommend contacting the market directly before visiting to confirm current details. Owner-verified listings are updated in real time; unverified listings follow USDA AMS data refresh cycles.

4.4 (90 Google reviews)

What Visitors Are Saying

2 years ago

Stumbled upon the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market on a nice Friday afternoon, located along the Fox River. Plenty of vendors and many shops to purchase from, snacks and drinks also for purchase. Live music the day I visited, and I believe the market closes later than expected, after 5pm.

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3 years ago

I always love coming to the Elgin Farmers Market. From fresh produce to dips, drinks and everything in between. I love supporting local business and getting amazing products in return isnt too bad 😁 The live music is probably my favorite though.

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2 years ago

Just an okay Farmers Market. Not a lot of vendors, at least not when I stopped by around 5 ish pm. Lots had already packed and left or were getting ready to leave, even though it runs through 7pm. The live music was a good touch! Frank Liston is a great acoustic performer!nn3-7pm is an interesting t

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2 years ago

Our first trip to the Elgin market today. What a treat!nnFestival atmosphere with live music, friendly leashed dogs, and special activities for children (including live snakes to hold!). Vendors were friendly, personable, and helpful.nnWe had no idea there would be such diverse booths, too. Today we

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South Riverside Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60120, USA

market details

Speakable Market Details
Downtown Elgin Farmers Market is located at South Riverside Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60120, USA. You can reach them by phone at 847-488-1456 or visit their website at https://www.downtownelgin.com/market/. The market is held outdoors. They accept debit and credit cards, and SNAP/EBT. Vendors at this market offer practicing organic products. The market operates June to October.
Phone
Payment Accepted
Debit card/Credit card
Indoor or Outdoor
Outdoor
Production Methods
Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic

Hours

Market Hours
Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed; Fri 3:00 – 7:00 PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
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