CHICAGO,

IL

Open

Spring through Fall

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Maxwell Street Market in Chicago is a vibrant and eclectic farmers market that operates from spring through fall. Visitors can enjoy a diverse array of foods, handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and more, all set against the lively backdrop of Maxwell Street’s historic neighborhood. The market also features live entertainment and cultural programming, creating a festive atmosphere for shoppers and families alike. Located on Maxwell Street between S. Halsted St. and S. Union Ave., the market offers free admission and is easily accessible via public transportation, including the CTA Blue Line and bus routes. Vendors include small businesses, farmers, artisans, and re-sellers, making it a hub for unique finds and community connection.
A lively Chicago market celebrating local food, crafts, and culture since over 100 years.

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Quick Facts

best for

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

atmosphere

outdoor, park setting

Frequency

Spring through Fall

Price range

Inexpensive

Maxwell Street Market is best known for fresh produce, baked goods, plants & flowers, prepared foods, artisan goods. The market has an outdoor, park setting atmosphere. It is open Spring through Fall. Prices are generally inexpensive to shop at.

What you’ll find

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

common questions about

The Maxwell Street Market runs from spring through fall, with select Sundays in 2026 on May 17, June 7, July 19, August 9, September 13, and October 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The market is located on Maxwell Street between South Halsted Street and South Union Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.

No, admission to the Maxwell Street Market is free.

Yes, small businesses, farmers, gardeners, artists, makers, and re-sellers are encouraged to apply online to become vendors at the market.

Visitors can enjoy an eclectic mix of foods, handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, live entertainment, and programming from cultural partners.

Listing data for Maxwell Street 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 Maxwell Street 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, Maxwell Street 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 CHICAGO, IL. WIC FMNP availability can change between growing seasons.

Maxwell Street Market is located in CHICAGO, 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 Maxwell Street 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 Maxwell Street 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.

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800 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60607 Parking Limited free parking available on Desplaines from Harrison to Polk and from Taylor to Roosevelt. CTA Transportation Take CTA to the Clinton Blue Line st

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Maxwell Street Market is located at 800 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60607 Parking Limited free parking available on Desplaines from Harrison to Polk and from Taylor to Roosevelt. CTA Transportation Take CTA to the Clinton Blue Line st. Visit their website at http://www.maxwellstreetmarket.us. The market is held outdoors. The market operates Spring through Fall.
Indoor or Outdoor
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