2013 Farmers Market

Farmers Market runs every Saturday

June 1st through October 12th

8AM - 1PM in Depot Park (next to Downtown Train Depot)

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The Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market is an authorized market participant in the Illinois Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). 

Farmers Market is back at its original location in Depot Park!  The 2013 Farmers Market has been enhanced and expanded due to the addition of a beautiful new Gazebo in Depot Park.

NOTE: On Saturday, September 29th (only), Farmers Market will be located at the southwest corner of Grant & Brink Streets.  This is due to the scheduled use of Depot Park for the Johnny Appleseed Festival.

  • Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more!
  • Shop in our unique Historic Downtown Area
  • Have lunch in any of our fine Downtown restaurants
  • Stroll the beautifully landscaped streets
  • Discover the Heart of Crystal Lake!

Ample, free parking available in the Metra commuter lots.

 

Attention:  The Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market is an authorized market participant in the Illinois Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).  Several of our vendors are authorized to accept WIC and Senior Nutrition checks as noted below:

2013 Crystal Lake Farmers Market Vendors

Dawn's Bread / Le Petit Marche - Breads, cinnamon rolls, scones, and assorted baked goods.

El Moleno Azul - Flan, churros, and assorted Mexican breads and cookies

Farmer Nick's - Eggs, beef, pork, chicken, and turkeys

Harms Farm & Garden Center (FMNP) - Fresh produce from the farm

Juice Plus - Whole food in a convenient capsule or chewable.  Tower Garden is a hydroponic growing system for food, herbs or flowers.

Just One Bite - Cupcakes, cookies, bar cookies, and more

Lone Oak Farm (FMNP) - A full variety of in-season vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers from our family farm.  Fall decor & pumpkins.

My Honey Company - Honey, maple syrup, honey candy, and more

Natural Farm Stand (FMNP) - Certified naturally grown producer at down to earth prices

The Olive Tap - Pre-bottled olive oils and balsamic vinegars

Red Barn Farm Market (FMNP) - Full line of vegetables & melons, annuals, perennials, herbs, and local fruit.  Fall decor & pumpkins.

Norman Schroeder - Fresh produce & fruits, perennials, annuals, cut flowers, fall decorations, planters, hanging baskets, herbs, and more!

Sommerfield's LLC - Garlic dill pickles, sweet pickles, spicy pickles

View photos from 2012 season:

Six Little Piggies Came to Market

One Saturday, six 7-week old piglets came to the Crystal Lake Farmers Market.  The pigs are about 20 pounds each; but full-grown they will weigh about 700 pounds each!!!  The piglets provided plenty of entertainment!  Click on the link(s) to view video, and be sure to look at the photo album too!  Special thanks to Farmer Nick for providing the four-legged entertainers!

Piglets at the market - video

How to make a pig squeal - video