Friday farmers markets in Illinois
3 Illinois farmers markets publish Friday opening times, 1 of which accept SNAP/EBT. Times are as the market last published them — seasons shift, so confirm before a long drive.
Elgin, IL1 market
South Riverside Drive, 60120
Friday 3pm–7pm
Season: June to October
SNAP / EBTOrganic practicesCards accepted
Hickory Hills, IL1 market
8652 West 95th Street
Friday 8am–1pm
Season: 06/07/2024 to 09/27/2024 (2024)
Cards accepted
Joliet, IL1 market
14 West Jefferson Street
Friday 9am–1pm
Season: 05/15/2025 to 09/12/2025 (2025)
Certified organic vendorsCards accepted
Only 59 of 356 Illinois listings publish hours at all, so more markets trade on Fridays than this page can show.
Common questions
- What time do Illinois farmers markets open on Friday?
- Most Illinois Friday markets on this page open in the morning and run into the early afternoon; each listing shows its own published times. Morning trading is the norm because growers pick and pack the day before.
- Are Friday markets open all year in Illinois?
- Most are seasonal. A small number trade year-round, often moving indoors for winter — those are collected on our year-round markets page.