Fresh flowers, homemade goodies, sweet treats, and local treasures — farmers market season is one of the best parts of summer in the Peoria area! 🌽🍓 Grab the kids, your reusable bags, and make a morning of it while supporting local farmers, makers, and small businesses.
✨ Mac Kid Tip: Bring small cash bills, sunscreen, and let the kids pick out one fun fruit or treat to try each visit!
PEORIA AREA FARMER'S MARKETS |
Peoria Riverfront Market - 200 Block of Water Street Peoria, IL
Mark your calendars for opening day on May 23, 2026!
Come out every Saturday from May - Sept. to our beautiful riverfront and shop local fresh produce, artisanal crafts, delectable baked goods, and more.
Date: Every Saturday from May 23 - Sept. 28
Time: 8AM - 12PM
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Peoria Farmer's Market - Metro Center - 4700 N. University St. Peoria, IL
Here freshness meets community spirit. Come out and explore a diverse array of fresh produce, vibrant flowers, artisanal pasta, and more. If you're passionate about supporting local farmers and savoring a laid-back atmosphere, this is the perfect place for you.
Date: Monday - Saturday | May 2nd through the end of October
Time: 8:00 AM until sold out
2nd Saturday Market in Chillicothe - 4th, 2nd Cedar and Santa Fe streets
Vendors, food, and fun!
Date: 2nd Saturday of the month all year round
Time: 10AM - 3PM
East Peoria Farmers Market - The Levee District on the Pedestrian Promenade, 396 W Washington St East Peoria, IL
Fruits, veggies, home decor and more!
Date: Every Friday, June 5 - August 28 (no market on July 3)
Time: 4 - 7 PM
West Peoria Farmers Market - Franciscan Recreation Center in West Peoria
A little bit of everything!
Date: Every Wednesday May 27th to September 2nd
Time: 4 - 7 PM
Sheridan Market - The Sheridan Market is located in front of Relics and Sheridan Nursery. (Please park on side streets)
Small but MIGHTY Market with local artisans in the heart of the city.
When: Every Wednesday May-Sept (weather permitting)
Time: 3-6PM
Pekin Farmers Market - Miller Center Parking Lot, 551 S. 14th Street Pekin, IL
Come and shop local farmers/gardeners, cottage food businesses, crafters, food trucks, and more!
Date: Thursdays | June 4 - August 27, & Oct. 15
Time: 3:30PM - 6:30PM
Morton Farmers Market N More - Church Square, 225 E. Jefferson St. Morton, IL
Like a regular Farmers Market but MORE!
When: Tuesdays | June - August
Time: 4-7 PM
Metamora Farmers Market - Town Square, 113 E Partridge St Metamora, IL
The Metamora Farmers Market is a community-driven non-profit organization providing a family-friendly outlet for local farmers, artisans, & craft vendors.
When: Saturdays | June - Sept.
Time: 8 AM - 12 PM
Germantown Hills - Germantown Crossing - South end of parking lot, Jubilee Lane, Germantown Hills, IL
Come out and support local businesses, farmers, and vendors!
When: Saturdays | June - October
Time: 9 - 11 AM
Canton Main Street Farmers Market - Downtown Jones Park, 5 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520
The market generally features for purchase fresh vegetables and fruits, meat, baked goods, flowers and plants, pumpkins, gourds and more! Visitors can also enjoy live music and kids’ activities on select Saturdays!
When: Saturdays | May 30th - Sept.
Time: 7:30 - 11:30 AM
"Market 309 offers fresh produce at a convenient location and at a cost cheaper than grocery stores. The market provides individuals and families access to healthy food during business hours. No need to sign up, no minimums or maximums – just show up to shop! This initiative is part of the Peoria Grown mission to provide accessible, affordable fresh fruits and vegetables."
When & Where:
- Trewyn Park Pavillion (2219 S. Idaho St., Peoria, IL) Sundays, 12:30PM - 1PM - senior citizens, veterans, and individuals with disabilities only. 1:30PM - 2:15PM open to individuals and families in Peoria's, 61603 61604, and 61605 zip codes and anyone with a Link/EBT card.
- Bradley University (1501 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL) Fridays, 3PM - 5PM- open to all Bradley students during the school year.
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CSAs |
Garden Spot Vegetable Farm | Princeville, IL
Grandma & Grandpa's Farm | Sparland, IL
Down River Farm | East Peoria, IL
Broad Branch Farm | Chillicothe, IL
EP!C Harvest | Peoria, IL
Kira's Flowers | East Peoria, IL
Henry's Farm | Congerville, IL
Hens in Harmony | Pekin, IL
Greengold Acres | Hanna City, IL
Prairie Creek Pastures | Tremont, IL
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