Holiday and Winter Markets 2017

November 3, 2017

Outdoor farmers market season is winding down...but there are still plenty of ways to get your market fix! Check out this list of upcoming holiday and winter markets going on throughout Central Illinois! 

Springfield Holiday Farmers Markets

Saturday, Nov. 18th

Expo Building

State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16th

Orr Building

State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Urbana Market in the Square- Holiday Edition

Saturdays, November 11, 18, 25

Saturdays, December 2, 9,...

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Champaign Farmers Market Kicks Off May 16th

May 2, 2017

People will have another delicious reason to visit downtown Champaign on Tuesday nights starting on May 16. Returning for its third season, the Champaign Farmers’ Market will take place in the parking lot at 310-330 N. Neil, immediately adjacent to the plaza at 1 West Main, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from May 16 through October 31, with the exception of July 4.

“Our first two seasons have been a very encouraging success, and we are particularly thrilled to help make locally grown,...

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Homegrown Fest 2017! April 29th

April 19, 2017

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Community Supported Dinner Series- April 28th

April 19, 2017

Join Illinois Stewardship Alliance and friends in Springfield for the first ever Community Supported Dinner event! Featuring a fabulous meal prepared by Chef Sean Keeley, and fish from Sitka Salmon Shares along with local, seasonal vegetables, this will be an opportunity to learn, connect and take action to build a better food system. Sitka Salmon Shares brings responsible and sustainable wild Alaskan seafood from their fisherman-owners, direct to customer's doors. Most of the world’s fish are c...

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2017 Red Gate Farm Class Schedule

January 26, 2017

Red Gate Farm is a family farm located in Petersburg, Illinois. Apart from selling a wide range of naturally-raised, chemical free farm products, the farm also hosts a series of homesteading classes and clinics. Check out their 2017 schedule.

Dairy and Cheese Clinic-....................................................................$25/person

Dates:  March 25, April 29, May 13, June 24, September 2      

(all classes 9am-12pm)

Beginner Horse Driving Clinic--Group....

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Buy Fresh Buy Local Membership Drive Going on Now!

January 26, 2017

The Buy Fresh Buy Local Membership Drive is going on now, January 1st- March 1st, 2017!

Join or Renew Farm Membership

Join or Renew Business Membership

Become a member or renew your membership and join the “Buy Fresh Buy Local Central Illinois” campaign in our 10th season of promoting locally produced foods. Membership is available to farmers, on-farm food processors, farmers markets, restaurants, retailers, institutions, wineries and breweries marketing local and sustainably grown products. The 2...

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NEW Springfield Winter Farmers Market

December 14, 2016

A new winter farmers market in Springfield will make fresh produce and local proteins available to residents all year long! The Springfield Winter Farmers Market, kicking off on Saturday, January 28th, is scheduled to take place the fourth Saturday of each month January - April, 2017 for a total of 4 markets. These free events will be held at the Third Presbyterian Church on 1030 N 7th St. in the Enos Park neighborhood and will take place from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Market dates include:

Saturday,...