Love to shop local farmers markets? Market season has arrived
Find out where to shop for local produce, meats and more near Champaign-Urbana this spring, summer and fall
Special thanks to Urbana’s Market at the Square for sponsoring our farmers market guide. Market at the Square celebrates over 40 years as a mainstay for the Urbana-Champaign area by connecting the community with local growers and artisans. Shop one of the best selections of locally made and grown-in-Illinois products including: produce, meat, dairy, honey, flowers, handmade art and crafts, and more. It’s a great way to kick off your weekend. Make Saturday mornings at Urbana’s Market at the Square a part of your family’s weekend tradition! The Market runs, rain or shine, beginning May 1 through October from 7 a.m. until noon. Click here to find out how they are creating a wonderful market experience while following social distancing guidelines in 2021.
Summary of 2021 Safety Precautions
We are expecting that this year’s safety precautions will be very similar to what we saw at farmers markets around Champaign-Urbana in 2020. Here’s a summary of guidelines we expect to see during the 2021 market season:
- Masks required at the market
- Do not touch any food you do not intend to purchase
- You cannot consume any food on-site
- When possible, pay with debit/credit, SNAP or WIC/senior coupon (to limit the use of cash)
- If using reusable bags, you must place purchased items in the bag yourself and wash/sanitize bags at home during the week before your next market visit
- Maintain the required six feet of distance between yourself and other shoppers, vendors and volunteers
Information on SNAP/LINK benefits at Urbana’s Market at the Square and Champaign Farmers Market
Did you know you can use your SNAP/LINK benefits at Illinois farmers markets? Your LINK card can purchase the best farm fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and baked goods. This year Urbana’s Market at the Square is implementing a new Universal SNAP token system with The Land Connection. All tokens from Urbana’s Market at the Square (chicken) and the Champaign Farmers Market (eggplant) will be accepted at either market. Both markets are distributing a new wooden token, which is a reddish-purple color and has the symbol of a currant on one side and says $1 on the back. This token is usable at either market.
Urbana’s Market at the Square runs a matching program that matches your SNAP/LINK benefits up to $20 per Saturday, with a triple match on the third Saturday of the month. SNAP/LINK shoppers can get $60 total when using benefits on that third Saturday. Matching funds are provided by Experimental Station this year. For more information about Urbana’s Market at the Square’s SNAP/LINK program please click here.
Where to Find Local Farmers Markets in Champaign-Urbana and Beyond
All right, it’s time to stock up on delicious fresh fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally — maybe even in your neighbor’s backyard!
We’ve listed farmers markets in the Champaign-Urbana area and beyond, noting upcoming dates. We will keep adding them, so let us know if you we missed your favorite local farmers market!
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Sustainable Student Farm Stand
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union)
1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Leroy Farmer's Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
101 W Center , Le Roy
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Arthur 3rd Saturday Bazaar
Time: All Day
Otto Center
2058 County Road 1800 E., Arthur
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Mahomet Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Depot
401 W. Oak St, Mahomet
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Sustainable Student Farm Stand
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union)
1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Leroy Farmer's Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
101 W Center , Le Roy
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Mahomet Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Depot
401 W. Oak St, Mahomet
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Rantoul Farmers Market
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Rantoul
Corner of Garrard and Congress, Rantoul
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Sustainable Student Farm Stand
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union)
1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Leroy Farmer's Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
101 W Center , Le Roy
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Mahomet Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Depot
401 W. Oak St, Mahomet
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Sustainable Student Farm Stand
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union)
1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Leroy Farmer's Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
101 W Center , Le Roy
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Mahomet Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Depot
401 W. Oak St, Mahomet
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Rantoul Farmers Market
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Rantoul
Corner of Garrard and Congress, Rantoul
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Sustainable Student Farm Stand
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union)
1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Leroy Farmer's Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
101 W Center , Le Roy
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Mahomet Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Depot
401 W. Oak St, Mahomet
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Sustainable Student Farm Stand
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union)
1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Leroy Farmer's Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
101 W Center , Le Roy
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Mahomet Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Depot
401 W. Oak St, Mahomet
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Rantoul Farmers Market
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Rantoul
Corner of Garrard and Congress, Rantoul
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Sustainable Student Farm Stand
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union)
1401 W. Green St, Urbana
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Leroy Farmer's Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
101 W Center , Le Roy
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Mahomet Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Depot
401 W. Oak St, Mahomet
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Rantoul Farmers Market
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Rantoul
Corner of Garrard and Congress, Rantoul
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Arthur 3rd Saturday Bazaar
Time: All Day
Otto Center
2058 County Road 1800 E., Arthur
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Homer Farmers Market
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Homer
118 South Main St., Homer
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Monticello Farmers' Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In front of Community Building
Corner of State and Livingson, Rantoul
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Oakwood Farmer's Market
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downtown Oakwood, Il
Intersection of E South Main St & S Scott St, Oakwood
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Arthur 3rd Saturday Bazaar
Time: All Day
Otto Center
2058 County Road 1800 E., Arthur
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Champaign Farmers Market
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Land Connection Champaign Farmers Market
Neil and Washington Street, Champaign
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Market at the Square
Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Urbana’s Market at the Square
300 S. Broadway, Urbana
Danville Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crossroads Church
3613 N. Vermillion Street, Danville
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Arthur 3rd Saturday Bazaar
Time: All Day
Otto Center
2058 County Road 1800 E., Arthur
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Arthur 3rd Saturday Bazaar
Time: All Day
Otto Center
2058 County Road 1800 E., Arthur
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