This is the prime season for farmers' markets in the
Rockford Rock River Valley region.
From Belvidere to Beloit, you will find the fruits
and vegetables of the season
at more than a dozen area farmers' markets, providing fresh locally grown
produce to area residents.
Before you go, it's best to check ahead for latest updates and
times.
BELOIT
FARMERS' MARKET
State Street and East Grand Avenue in Beloit Wisconsin.
Open through October, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More than 60 vendors selling produce, organics, baked goods, fish,
meat, eggs, and more.
BELVIDERE FARMERS' MARKET AND CRAFTS
Dodge Lanes parking lot, 1940 N. State Street, Belvidere, IL.
Saturdays 8 a.m. til noon through October.
Featuring locally grown meat, vegetables, fruits and crafts.
BYRON SUNSHINE PARK FARMERS' MARKET
Sunshine Park, corner of Peru Street and Illinois Route 2, Byron,
Illinois.
Open Saturdays 8 to 11:30 a.m. through October 4th.
Market features produce, flowers, preserves and pastries.
Info: (815-234-5540 or 815-234-2932
COLONIAL VILLAGE MALL FARMERS' MARKET
Colonial Village Mall parking lot near old Colonial Village Cinema,
corner of North Alpine and Newburg roads.
Open Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October.
Locally grown fruit, vegetables and plants.
Info: 815-398-3350
EDGEBROOK
FARMERS' MARKET
1639 N. Alpine Road.
Open first Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and fourth Wednesdays in
October.
Features fruits, vegetables, baked goods, nuts and plants.
Free-range meat also available.
ROCKFORD MIDTOWN
FARMERS MARKET
Market starts at 200 block of Seventh Street across
from Nicholson Hardware
Open Fridays 3 to 8 p.m. through October 16th.
Locally farmed fruits, vegetables, dairy and meats. Cooking
demonstrations.
NORTH END COMMONS FARMERS' MARKET
1400 N. Main Street, behind LaDiDa Gifts and
Antiques.
Open Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon through October.
Produce, eggs, vegetables, plants, baked goods.
PERRYVILLE FARMERS' MARKET
Perryville Commons Shopping Center, 6801
Spring Creek Road.
Open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September.
Produce, baked goods, plants, herbs and specialties.
RIVER
DISTRICT FARMERS' MARKET
YMCA South Parking Lot, 200 Y Blvd. and
Trinity Learning Center, 210 N. First Street.
Open Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YMCA and Saturdays 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at Trinity Learning Center.
Market features locally grown plants, produce, baked goods.
Honey available on Saturdays.
ROCKFORD
CITY MARKET
Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. thru October 22nd.
Located on Water Street between State and Jefferson
Featuring entertainment, locally made or grown items and specialty crops
from farms within 50 miles of Rockford straight to your
family's table.
STAY FOR THE FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE AT DAVIS PARK
Info: 815-964-4388
ROCHELLE FARMERS' MARKET
Behind Flagg Township Museum, 518 Fourth Avenue,
Rochelle, Illinois.
Open Thursdays 2 to 6 p.m. through September.
Market features vegetables, herbs, baked goods and plants.
Info: 815-562-4986
ROSCOE MAIN STREET SQUARE FARMERS' MARKET
Main Street Square Shopping Center, Highway 251 and
Williams Drive, Roscoe, Illinois.
Thursdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants and baked goods.
Info: 815-623-9065
WINNEBAGO FARMERS' MARKET
Winnebago Village Park, Main and Benton Streets,
Winnebago, Illinois.
Fridays 4 to 7 p.m.
Locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, flowers, plants and
baked goods
For more information about northern Illinois
farmers' markets, including a local foods directory,
see the
University of Illinois Extension Web site.
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