Kankakee Farmers Market

Kankakee,

IL

Open

Spring through Fall

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The Kankakee Farmers Market, held every Saturday morning from spring through fall, transforms Downtown Kankakee into a vibrant hub of local produce, baked goods, flowers, and handmade crafts. Located at the intersection of South Schuyler and Merchant Street, this market offers visitors a chance to enjoy fresh offerings from local growers and artisans, complemented by live music and a lively community atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to start your weekend with fresh flavors, unique crafts, and community connection. Open from 8:00 AM to Noon during the season, the market provides a welcoming environment for families, pet owners, and anyone looking to support local businesses. Whether shopping for seasonal produce, enjoying local entertainment, or simply soaking in the community spirit, the Kankakee Farmers Market is a beloved local tradition that highlights the best of Kankakee’s agricultural and artistic community.
A vibrant weekly farmers market in downtown Kankakee showcasing local produce, crafts, and community spirit.

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Quick Facts

best for

fresh produce, baked goods, plants & flowers, artisan goods

atmosphere

outdoor, park setting

Frequency

Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Price range

Inexpensive

Kankakee Farmers Market is best known for fresh produce, baked goods, plants & flowers, artisan goods. The market has an outdoor, park setting atmosphere. It is open Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prices are generally inexpensive to shop at.

What you’ll find

At this market, you”ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, and artisan goods.

common questions about

The Kankakee Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM during the season from spring through fall.

The market is located at the intersection of South Schuyler and Merchant Street in Downtown Kankakee, Illinois.

The market operates from May through October each year.

You can contact the market by phone at 815-690-1624 or email at market@downtownkankakee.com.

Yes, vendors can apply to participate in the market by using the Manage My Market application or the non-profit organization application available on the markets website.

Listing data for Kankakee Farmers Market is sourced from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Farmers Market Directory. It was last updated Mar 20th, 2023. 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.

Current directory data does not confirm that Kankakee Farmers Market accepts EBT or SNAP benefits. This may have changed since our last update. Contact the market directly using the phone number or website listed above to verify current payment options before your visit. Many farmers markets are actively working to expand benefit access.

Based on current directory data, Kankakee 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 Kankakee, IL. WIC FMNP availability can change between growing seasons.

Kankakee Farmers Market is located in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee Farmers Market was last updated Mar 20th, 2023 using data from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Farmers Market Directory. 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.

4.6 ★★★★★ (456 Google reviews)

What Visitors Are Saying

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 years ago

This event is awesome! The live music is amazing and this make the experience so relaxing. All the vendors have been so nice. I love the fresh juice with no sugar added and the amazing cookies. Well done!

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 years ago

It really is more a pet show and a social event than a Farmers Market, but it is fun to go to. Many people go every week.nIf you go, do not miss the King Bee, himself, at the John Bailey Honey stand.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7 years ago

I love going to this market! The selection of fresh food and flowers is incredible. The vendors include bakeries, pizza, filipino, Mexican, Italian, coffee bars, and soaps and homemade goods. There is usually also live music. Plenty of off-street parking is available. Definitely check out this s

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
a year ago

We love the Farmers’ Market! Great place to get local goods of all types and listen to live music!

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250 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 Kankakee, IL 60901

market details

Speakable Market Details
Kankakee Farmers Market is located at 250 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 Kankakee, IL 60901. You can reach them by phone at 815-690-1624 or visit their website at https://www.downtownkankakee.com/farmers-market/. The market is held outdoors. The market operates Spring through Fall.
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Indoor or Outdoor
Outdoor

Hours

Market Hours
Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed; Fri Closed; Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sun Closed
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