The 41st Season of the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market begins on May 7

There’s a chance of rain on Saturday, but the weather won’t deter the long-awaited start of the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market, returning for its 41st season.

The roster of participating vendors is a little larger than last year’s. All of the nearly 60 farms, ranches and artisanal producers likely won’t be at the first few markets, but the property at University and Maple will fill up rapidly with purveyors of fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, eggs and bakery items.

Get information on location hours and parking by clicking here. See a full list of this year’s vendors by clicking here.

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