Chicago Farmers Markets

Best Farmers Markets in Chicago for Home Food Sellers (2026)

Complete guide to 4 farmers markets in Chicago — schedules, vendor applications, and tips for home food entrepreneurs.

Farmers Markets in Chicago

Each market listing includes schedule, location, and vendor application info when available

Green City Market

Wednesday, Saturday

Year-round (indoor winter market)

Lincoln Park

Green City Market runs Year-round (indoor winter market). Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Logan Square Farmers Market

Sunday

May–October

Logan Square

Logan Square Farmers Market runs May–October. Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Daley Plaza Farmers Market

Thursday

May–October

The Loop

Daley Plaza Farmers Market runs May–October. Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Wicker Park Farmers Market

Sunday

June–October

Wicker Park

Wicker Park Farmers Market runs June–October. Plan your product calendar around the season to maximize sales. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Illinois Law

Illinois Cottage Food Rules for Market Vendors

Farmers Market Sales

Allowed — sell directly to customers at markets

Online Pre-Orders

Allowed — take orders online before market day

Revenue Limit

Up to $75,000/year

Permit Required

No permit needed

Food Events in Chicago

Beyond farmers markets — food festivals and events to grow your customer base
Taste of Chicago
July

World's largest outdoor food festival in Grant Park — 5 days, 70+ vendors.

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Chicago Gourmet
September

Premium food and wine festival in Millennium Park featuring local artisans.

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Pilsen Food Truck Social
June–September

Monthly food truck and local vendor gathering in the Pilsen neighborhood.

What to Sell at Chicago Farmers Markets

Popular home food business types that do well at local markets

About RestauNax for Home Food Businesses

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Sell More at Chicago Markets

Take online pre-orders, accept card payments at your booth, and build your customer list — all for $4.99/month.