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Chicago City Markets

Fresh Fruit • Vegetables • Plants • Flowers • Baked Goods • Rare Finds

DCASE Homepage > City Markets

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Experimental Station’s Link Up Illinois Program will match even more of your SNAP/Link benefits! Previously, Link Match was capped at $25 Link Match per day, per cardholder. Now, you will be able to receive up to $25 in Link Match per swipe! So every time you visit the SNAP/Link booth, we will match dollar for dollar up to $25 in Link Match. You can even shop with multiple SNAP/Link cards and receive the match on both cards.

Please note - This is a pilot program with a limited time period.

Fruit and vegetable vendor

Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley Plaza, the historic Maxwell Street Market and community markets in neighborhoods across Chicago.

Schedule

Farmers markets throughout Chicago offer fresh produce and more.

Independent Farmers Markets Requirements

All farmers markets and farm stands are required to register for an annual permit.

Maxwell Street Market

A Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with an international flavor.

Resource Guide to Starting a Farmers Market

Helpful information for new markets.

Become a Vendor

Apply to become a vendor at one of Chicago's vibrant community markets.

LINK Up Illinois

Making healthy farm-fresh foods more affordable by doubling the value of LINK card purchases at farmers markets across Illinois.

Corporate Partnership Opportunities

Promotional space, media exposure and sampling opportunities are available.

Vendor Opportunities Newsletter

Information and Resources

Chicago Farmers Markets Rules (PDF)

LINK Up Illinois, A Program of Experimental Station

LINK MATCH at Chicago City Markets

Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA)

Find a farmers market using your zip code and explore “What’s in Season” now

Public Transportation:

Take CTA to all markets throughout the city.

For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com. For fare information or to purchase fares in advance, visit www.ventrachicago.com.