Midtown Farmer's Market

Midtown Farmer's Market:

Being a local-only market, the Midtown Farmer's Market sells in-season foods grown by local farmers from within a 50-mile radius of the market.

Many foods are sold including summer squash, green beans, sweet peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, sweet corn, red onions, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, apples, lima beans, freshly-roasted coffee, honey, eggs, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, habanero peppers, fresh flowers, cauliflower, radishes, broccoli, spinach, beets, fresh herbs, pumpkins, cookies, breads, and rolls.

Location:
In the parking lot across from Nicholson Hardware in Rockford's Midtown District, on Second Avenue between Seventh and Eighth Streets (near Lung Fung, Valkommen Plaza, and Commercial Printing of Rockford.

Hours:
Every Friday from May 21 - October 15, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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River District Farmers Market (Rockford IL)

River District Farmers Market

Featuring a variety of seasonal, locally grown plants, produce, and baked goods for sale. Local honey producer is at Saturday's market. Locally grown organic produce, plants, flowers, arts, crafts, baked goods, honey, processed meats/sausages and cookbooks.

Saturdays are family-friendly with a children's play area and face painting!

Time: May 27-Oct 25, Tue & Sat

Two Locations!

• Tuesdays 8am-2pm at YMCA South lot, 200 Y Blvd (next to tennis courts)
  
• Saturdays 8am-4pm at Trinity Learning Center lot, 210 N First St (across from Trinity Lutheran Church)

For More Information:

Kim Wheeler, Rockford IL 61110, (815) 964-6221
kim@riverdistrict.com,
www.riverdistrict.com

Choices Natural Market

Choices Natural Market is an independent, family owned natural food store. Choices strives to provide customers with the finest quality fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information.

They work closely with small family farmers and local producers. Local farmers provide many of their products: including beef, poultry, produce, milk and even yogurt!

6551 E Riverside Blvd # 114
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 282-1861


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Perryville Farmers Market

Perryville Farmers Market

Ben Bernsten, Rebekah Anderson, 6801 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford IL 61114, (815) 229-3000.

June 7-Sept, Sat, 9am-1pm.

Come sample the season's freshest produce, bakery goods, plants, flowers, herbs and other specialties. Mingle with neighbors and friends at the Eastside market.

Market located in the Perryville Commons Shopping Center (enter at Perryville & Fincham intersection - just south of East State St.

Address:
663 Highgrove Place
Rockford, IL 61108

benb@firstrockford.com


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Klehm Farmers Market (Rockford IL)

Klehm Farmers Market

U of I Extension at 815-986-4357 or Jane Snively, (815) 965-8146

June 16-Sept 22, Mondays, 4-7pm.

Held on the grounds of the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, the emphasis of the Klem Farmers Market is on locally grown foods including fruits, vegetables, and plants.

2715 S Main St, Rockford IL 61102

jsnively@klehm.org

www.klehm.org


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Richardson Farms

Richardson Farms 

Larry Richardson, 7245 Owen Center Rd, Rockford IL 61101, (815) 965-5000. 

Aug-Oct, Mon-Sun, 8:30am - dark.

Sweet Corn, pumpkins, squash.  Also includes corn maze and Christmas trees!

http://www.richardsonfarm.com/

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North End Commons Farmers Market

North End Commons Farmers Market 

Jeanine at (815) 962-1234 or Renie at (815) 978-3071. 

May-Oct, Saturdays, 8 am-12 noon.

Market located in parking lot behind La Di Da Gifts and Antiques, 1400 N Main St, Rockford IL 61103.   Featuring fresh produce, free range eggs, organic vegetables, plants, flowers, and bakery items.

mailbox@northendcommons.com

www.northendcommons.com

Featured Local Farms:

Chestnut Cliff Farm

Moonglow Farms

Pheasant Hill Farm

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Bob Deschepper

Bob Deschepper 5754 Tipple Rd, Rockford IL 61102, (815) 962-6121. 

May-Oct, Mon-Sun, 8 hours daily. 

Variety of fruits and vegetables. Attend River District farmers market.

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Curran's Orchard

Curran's Orchard 

Patrick Curran, 6385 Kilburn Ave, Rockford IL 61101, (815) 963-7848. 

Open July 1-15 for cherries, then closed until Labor Day-Dec 1 season, Tues-Sun, 9am-6pm. 

Apples, raspberries, cherries, pumpkins, fresh pressed cider, pies, apple donuts, sandwiches, honey, maple syrup, salad dressings, jams, jellies, craft items. Pick Your Own cherries, apples, pumpkins, and raspberries. 

pcurran@tds.net, 

www.curransorchard.com

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