61st Street Farmers Market
With the assistance of an active group of volunteers, the Experimental Station launched the 61st Street Farmers Market in 2008. Being the leader in Illinois to accept and promote Link at farmers markets, the program has been able to increase access to and affordability of fresh and healthy food for all residents in Chicago’s Woodlawn and surrounding neighborhoods.
Indoor Season
Saturdays, 9am - 2pm | November 4, 2023 - April 13*, 2024
The entrance is located at the red door on Blackstone Avenue
*Markets are held the first three Saturdays of November and December and every second Saturday, January through April.
Nov. 4, 11, 18 | Dec. 2, 9, 16 | Jan. 13 | Feb. 10 | Mar. 9 | Apr. 13
Outdoor Season
Saturdays, 9am - 2pm | May 11 - October 26, 2024
The entrance is located at the intersection of 61st Street and Dorchester Avenue. The Market vendors are set up on 61st Street and Blackstone Avenue.
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Outdoor & Indoor Market
The market brings fresh, healthy foods to historically underserved Woodlawn and surrounding neighborhoods. By reducing barriers to accessing farm-fresh food, we are building a thriving local food community that supports Midwest growers, educates consumers, and is available to all.
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Food Education
We believe ‘food access’ is a multidimensional problem that takes long-term investment to solve. Food education has been an ongoing effort to alter the purchasing behavior and food consumption patterns of Woodlawn’s low-income children, youth, and adults.
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Vendors
All season long, we host between 25-30 vendors and farmers to sell their vegetables, fruits and produce. Check out more detail about our vendors.
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Seller Training
Each year, Experimental Station selects 15 candidates for our Farmers Market Seller Training Program. We provide training and a basic understanding on how to sell at a farmers market.
Vendors