Austin Farmers Markets – Oak Park Farmers' Market
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market”s 46th season will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 22 through October. Planning is underwway for vendor stalls to return to the Piligrim Chruch parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
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The vendor application for the 2021 Market is available here.
Questions regarding the application can be directed to farmersmarket
The market will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patrons will be required to enter on foot at an entrance to te church parking lot from Lake Street. The number of patrons allowed within the sales area at the same time will be limited to ensure safe social distancing is maintained and pedestrian flow will be restricted to one-way travel.
The Oak Park Farmers” Market is planning to offer an online ordering and pickup program to accommodate individuals who prefer to avoid shopping at the live Market due to concerns related to COVID-19:
Online shopping is available starting at 9 a.m. every Monday. Available items are updated weekly.Supplies are limited and often sell out quickly.Once logged into the app, search for the Oak Park Farmers Market, peruse the vendors and their products, and make purchases with a credit or debit card. A $3 administration fee will be charged to help defay the program”s expenses.The number of preorders will be limited initially, but may increase as distribution challenges are identified and the system improved
Donuts
Preboxed donuts will be available via the whatsgood app as well as at a stand at the Market.
Payment Options
All payment methods, including cash, will be accepted in-person at the Market. Acceptable payment methods may vary by vendor.
Matching coupons worth up to $25 will be available to SNAP shoppers at the live Market.
Click the image below for more information about the matching coupon program:
Parking
Free parking is available in the Oak Park River Forest High School parking garage on Scoville Avenue, just north of Lake Street. The parking garage does have dedicated parking for persons with disabilities. General customer parking on Lake Street will be prohibited. Limited parking for persons with disabilities can be found on Lake Street.
Nearby streets also offer parking during market hours. But parking regulations are enforced in the area and athletic events at the high school often create competition for prime parking spaces, both on the street and in the garage.
A Few Rules
Masks Required – all patrons and vendors are required to wear masks or face coverings.
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Practice Social Distancing – stay at least six feet from other Market patrons.Limit Contact – avoid direct contact with vendors by pointing to products you wish to purchase and allowing them to bag and set on the table for you to pick to up.No Sampling – vendors are not allowed to share samples of their products with patrons – please don”t ask.No Bicycles – for safety reasons, bicycles must be left outside the Market. Walking with bikes though the Market is also prohibited during the 2021 season.No Smoking – be considerate of your fellow shoppers. Please don”t smoke within the market area.No Pets – state health codes prohibit pets of any kind on Market premises while the market is in operation, except support animals trained to assist their physically challenged owners. No Soliciting – soliciting or circulating petitions are not allowed on market premises while the market is in operation.
What is in Season at the Market?
Click the image below for a chart showing when different fruits and vegetables are in season in Illinois (click on image to view larger):
Volunteer – Be a Friend of the Market
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market relies on volunteers who help staff the on-site information booth and help with special events. Referred to as Friends of the Market, these volunteers typically serve two-hour shifts. Volunteer tasks include answering shoppers’ questions about the market and vendors, helping sell Market merchandise and directing visitors around the site. For more information on becoming a Friend of the Market email farmersmarket
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A few things to keep in mind as you volunteer:
The Market is open every Saturday during the season, rain or shine.No long-term commitment is required.Training is on the job. A Market Commissioner or Market Manager is present at each shift to answer questions and assist volunteers.Free market parking is available in the Oak Park and River Forest High School parking garage on Scoville Avenue, just north of Lake Street.
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Our Farmers” Market Mission
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is a community resource with the following goals:
Build relationships between regional farmers and Oak Park area residents through direct interaction.Improve the variety, freshness, taste and nutritional value of farm products available in the Oak Park area.Enhance the quality of life in the greater Oak Park area by fostering community gatherings.Provide an educational forum on the uses and benefits of sustainable practices and regionally grown or prepared foods.Provide a dynamic, locally grown, producer-only marketplace.Make healthy regionally produced foods accessible to lower-income residents.
Meet the Farmers
Independent farmers and producers from around the Midwest bring their goods to the market each week.
The Oak Park Farmers” Market Commission has started a blog as a way to share the stories of the farmers who come to Oak Park each Saturday to share their wares with customers. In 2021, new and existing farmers will be profiled on the blog during the Farmers” Market season.
Below is information about vendors who have participated in the Market in previous years:
American Pride Microfarm – Bridgman, MIYear-round naturually grown microgreens & farm fresh quail eggs.Accepts LINK
Barry’s Berries – Covert, MIFruits and veggiesAccepts LINK
Breadman Baking Co. – Naperville, ILBread and baked goodsAccepts LINK
Brian Severson Farms – Dwight, ILCertified organic grains (flours, meals, grits, rolled oats, corn)Accepts LINKSeverson organic products will be available at the Breadman Baking Co. booth this season
Brunkow Cheese – Darlington, WICheese and butterAcccepts LINK
Chanticlare Farm – Aurora, ILProduce, herbs and cut flowers
Ellis Family Farm – Benton Harbor, MIFruits, veggies, eggs and honeyAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
Finn’s Ranch – Buchanan, MIMeat and variety of eggs raised on certified organic pastureAccepts LINK
Geneva Lakes Produce – Burlington, WIFruits and veggiesAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
Green Fire FarmRegenerative ag, meats and eggsPresent bi-weeklyAccepts LINK
Hardin Farms – Eau Claire, MIFruits and veggiesAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
Herbally Yours – Willow Springs, ILVinegars, herbs and dry herb rubsPresent part-time onlyAccepts LINK
I Love IL Native Plants – Berwyn, ILNative plants
Iron Creek Organic Farm – La Porte, INCertified organic fruits and veggiesAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
J2K Capraio Farmstead Dairy & Artisan Creamery – Walkerton, INArtisinal goat cheesesAccepts LINK
Johanson’s Apple World – Baroda, MIFruits, veggies and ciderAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
K.V. Stover & Sons – Berrien Springs, MIFruits, veggies, honey, dried fruitAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
Katic Breads – Aurora, ILBreadAccepts LINK
Nichols Farm & Orchard – Marengo, ILFruits, veggies and dry beansAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
Petals Farms – Huntley, ILFlowers
Prairie Wind Farm – Broadhead, WI & Grayslake, ILCertified organic veggiesAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
River Valley Ranch – Burlington, WIMushrooms, salsa, pickles, spreads, veggie burgersCertified OrganicAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
The Farm – Westmont, ILLocally grown sweet corn, tomatoes and veggiesAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
Three Bees – Bartlett, ILHoney and Honey ProductsAccepts WIC and LINK
Walt Skibbe Farms – Eau Claire, MIFruits, veggies, cider and plantsAccepts WIC, LINK and senior coupons
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