Uptown Farmers Market
Farmers market in Chicago, Illinois
Visiting Uptown Farmers Market
- Address
- 1250 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
- Hours
- Wednesday 2:30pm–7pm
Markets are seasonal — always confirm before a long drive.
- Season
- 05/07/2025 to 11/05/2025As last published by the market for 2025 — this season's dates may differ.
- From the market
- We are open, rain or shine, from 2:30pm - 7:00pm EVERY Wednesday from May to November.
- Vendors
- 30 reported by the market
- Finding it
- We are located on Sunnyside Mall (Sunnyside Avenue, between Magnolia and Beacon) USA
- Set-up
- Closed-off public street
- Website
- ufmchicago.com
Paying at this market
SNAP / EBT is accepted. The market accepts EBT at a central location
Nutrition programs
- WIC Farmers Market
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Accept EBT at a central location
Payment accepted
- Cash
- Debit card/Credit card
- Apple Pay
- Android Pay
- Google Pay
- Venmo
- PayPal
- SNAP (Link card)
- Link Match vouchers
- SFMNP
Payment and benefit details come from the market's own USDA listing and can change season to season.
How the food here is grown
Growing practices reported by vendors at Uptown Farmers Market:
- Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic
- Certified "Naturally Grown"
- Grass Fed
- Pasture-raised/free-range animals
"Organic (USDA Certified)" means at least one vendor holds certification — it does not certify the market itself.
What's sold at Uptown Farmers Market
Product categories the market reported to the USDA across its 30 vendors. Individual stalls vary week to week with what is in season.
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products.
- Eggs
- Fish/seafood
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Nuts
- Pet food
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Tofu/non-animal protein
About this market
Uptown Farmers Market is a vibrant independently owned farmers market where fresh produce meets friendly faces (and yes, we’re dog friendly)! We're passionate about connecting our community with local farmers and producers who bring their best to your table with love. We accept SNAP, Link Match, WIC, and SMFNP. Whether you're a seasoned shopper or a newcomer, our friendly vendors & volunteers are excited to share their stories and help you find something special here in the heart of Uptown!
Questions about Uptown Farmers Market
- Where is Uptown Farmers Market?
- Uptown Farmers Market is at 1250 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. We are located on Sunnyside Mall (Sunnyside Avenue, between Magnolia and Beacon) USA
- Does Uptown Farmers Market accept SNAP or EBT?
- Yes. The USDA listing for Uptown Farmers Market records SNAP/EBT acceptance — accept ebt at a central location. Confirm with the market before you shop, as programs change between seasons.
- When is Uptown Farmers Market open?
- Wednesday 2:30pm–7pm. The market runs 05/07/2025 to 11/05/2025. Farmers markets are seasonal, so check before travelling.
- What can you buy at Uptown Farmers Market?
- Uptown Farmers Market reports 21 product categories to the USDA: Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Coffee/tea, Cut flowers, Dairy products., Eggs, Fish/seafood, Fresh/dried herbs, Honey, Juices/non-alcoholic ciders, Maple products, Mushrooms, Nuts, Pet food, Poultry/fowl meat and products, Prepared foods, Red/other non-poultry meat and products, Soap/body care products, Tofu/non-animal protein. It lists 30 vendors.
- Does Uptown Farmers Market have organic produce?
- Vendors at Uptown Farmers Market report: Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Certified "Naturally Grown", Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals. Certification applies to individual vendors, not to the market as a whole.
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Farmers Market Atlas lists Uptown Farmers Market from the market's own entry in the public USDA directory. We are not affiliated with the market. Details change — confirm hours and payment options with the market itself.