You Could Easily Spend All Day At The Oldest Farmers Market In Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published May 19, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
The time of year has finally come when you can buy all your produce fresh from the farmer’s who grew them. The best place to find a plethora of amazing fruits, vegetables, and plants is Illinois’ oldest farmers market. You don’t want to pass up this epic place.
You’ll be astounded by how much this market has to offer. Keep scrolling for information, like about dates and times, about this enriching activity.
This year, Illinois' oldest farmers market is open every Saturday between May 5 and October 27, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It takes place at Town Park in the town of Aurora, which is a far west suburb of Chicago.
This amazing market began in 2002 with just six vendors and currently features about 40. Guests enjoy farmers' goods, hot food vendors, and local art you'll want in your own home.
Special items you'll find at Illinois' oldest farmers market include homemade organic soaps, knitted clothes, blankets, baskets, jewelry and accessories, and many other goods to fill your life with joy.
Guests will also find everything from flowers to gourmet cheese to spices. You may even be able to knock out most of your shopping list just at this market alone.
You can almost smell how fresh and healthy these vegetables are just by looking at them. This is the best way to get excited about eating local and eating well.
Special events, children crafts, and live entertainment are available every Saturday, rain or shine. The oldest farmers market in Illinois is a wonderful oasis you don't want to pass up.