If you are looking for fresh, locally grown produce, try one of these farmers’ markets:
Aurora Farmers’ Market is located at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, Aurora. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, from June 11 to October 22. www.aurora-il.org or 630-264-INFO.
Aurora Farmers’ Market West is located in the West Plaza Shopping Center, 1901 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, from July 6 to August 31. www.aurora-il.org or 630-264-INFO.
Batavia Farmers’ Market is located on South Water Street between Wilson and First Streets, Batavia. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 25 through October 15. www.downtownbatavia.com or 630-761-3528.
Campton Hills is not holding a farmers market this year.
Geneva French Market is located at the Geneva Metra Station, South and Fourth Streets, Geneva. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, now through November 6. www.genevachamber.com.
Geneva Green Market Days is located at 75 N. River Lane, Geneva. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 2 to October 8. www.localharvest.org/geneva-green-market-nfp-M17648 or 630-377-0373.
Harvest Market is located at the Civic Center Plaza, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, June 2 to September 29. www.downtownelgin.com.
St. Charles Farmers’ Market is located at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, from June 3 to October 28. www.bakermemorialchurch.org/fmarket.htm.
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