61st Street Farmers Market

61st Street Farmers Market The market is open year round at 6100 S. Blackstone. Outdoors May - Oct, Indoors Nov - April. Entry is on Blackstone Avenue.
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The 61st Street Farmers Market takes place every Saturday—rain or shine—from mid-May through mid-December, from 9am-2pm. During the outdoor season, which lasts through the end of October, the Market is located on 61st Street between Dorchester and Blackstone Avenues. In November, December, January, February, March, and April the Market goes indoors at the Experimental Station.

This summer, The Hoop has been our most productive yet, with 650+ pounds of fresh produce grown! 🌱From vegetables and he...
07/24/2026

This summer, The Hoop has been our most productive yet, with 650+ pounds of fresh produce grown! 🌱

From vegetables and herbs to flowers, strawberries, and potatoes, everything we grow is shared with Jackson Park Terrace residents, community members, and students.

But the true harvest goes beyond the garden beds. The Hoop is a place where people of all ages learn, connect, and grow together. Through gardening workshops, classes with Carnegie Elementary students, and hands-on learning for neighbors, The Hoop extends the 61st Street Farmers Market’s mission far beyond Saturdays—growing food, knowledge, and stronger communities all season long.

We’re deeply grateful to all of our supporters and volunteers for helping make this work possible. Thank you for growing with us. 💚

What’s in Season? Everything!Savor the midsummer abundance at the 61st Street Farmers Market this Saturday from 9am - 2p...
07/17/2026

What’s in Season? Everything!

Savor the midsummer abundance at the 61st Street Farmers Market this Saturday from 9am - 2pm.

This week at the 61st Street Farmers Market, you’ll find peaches, tomatoes, blueberries, red raspberries, black raspberries, cherries, cucumbers, peppers, pickles, sweet corn, carrots, radishes, celery, zucchini, summer squash, beets, potatoes, broccoli, kale, collards, kohlrabi, cabbage, basil, dill, mint, and so much more! 🍒🍅🌽

Stop by this Saturday to experience the abundance of the season, support local vendors, and enjoy some higher quality air.

📍 Saturdays | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 61st Street & Blackstone

Which abundant season produce is your favorite? 🫑🍑

07/16/2026

The Hoop is thriving and busy this summer! ☀️

Kelly, our Head Gardener, has been hard at work in the Jackson Park Terrace Garden as part of our community food education programming. We're starting to see the most beautiful tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, blackberries, and so much more to share with residents! 🍓🥒

Kelly loves seeing the plants everyday and we're pretty sure they love seeing her too! Check out similar hands on learning opportunities at the Market through Chef Demos and the Market School. See you on Saturday! 🌱

🧘‍♀️✨ Good news! This month, we're offering free yoga at the 61st Street Farmers Market.Join certified yoga instructor L...
07/10/2026

🧘‍♀️✨ Good news! This month, we're offering free yoga at the 61st Street Farmers Market.

Join certified yoga instructor Liz Galan for a beginner-friendly, 50-minute session on the lawn at 10 AM. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a relaxing way to start your Saturday, this class is a great opportunity to build strength, improve flexibility, and cultivate mindfulness.

Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one of ours. Come solo or invite a friend!

🗓️ July 11, 18 & 25
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 61st Street Farmers Market

🌿🧊 Cool down with a simple homemade herbal iced tea!Stop by the 61st Street Farmers Market this week to pick up fresh he...
07/10/2026

🌿🧊 Cool down with a simple homemade herbal iced tea!

Stop by the 61st Street Farmers Market this week to pick up fresh herbs from Gormans Fresh Produce, Urban Canopy, and Earthlore Farm.

You'll need:
🌿 2–3 sprigs of fresh herbs (try mint, lemon balm, chamomile, shiso, sweet basil, anise hyssop, or your favorite herbs!)
💧 4 cups cold water

Directions:
• Gently crush or tear the herbs to release their aroma.
• Place them in a quart-sized jar.
• Add the cold water, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• Strain before serving if you won't be drinking it right away.

That's it! A refreshing, naturally flavored iced tea perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day. 🍹

What's your favorite herb for iced tea? 🍃

☀️🍉 With record-high temperatures this summer, we're sharing some of our favorite finds to help you beat the heat at the...
07/10/2026

☀️🍉 With record-high temperatures this summer, we're sharing some of our favorite finds to help you beat the heat at the 61st Street Farmers Market! 🧊

Swipe through for refreshing market favorites, including:
🥤 Fresh juices and lemonade
🧊 Iced coffee
🥗 Chilled salads
🍉 Watermelon and other hydrating fruits
🥒 Pickles (and even pickle juice!)
🐟 Protein-packed bites to keep your energy up

Whether you're grabbing a cool drink, putting together the perfect picnic lunch, or stocking up on hydrating fruits and vegetables for the week, we've got you covered.

📍 Saturdays | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 61st Street & Blackstone

If you made it all the way to the end of this caption, tell us your favorite summer market find in the comments! 🌿💙

🇺🇸 We're open this Saturday from 9 AM–2 PM, and we're excited to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with you at the 61...
07/03/2026

🇺🇸 We're open this Saturday from 9 AM–2 PM, and we're excited to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with you at the 61st Street Farmers Market!

Along with shopping from your favorite local farmers and vendors, we've planned a few special activities to mark the holiday:

🍽️ American Potluck Recipe Exchange
Bring a copy of a favorite family recipe to share! Leave a recipe and take a new one from the Chef Demo tent.

🎨 America 250 Coloring Station
Stop by Sprout Station and color our giant America 250 community mural.

Come celebrate community, good food, and summer with us. We can't wait to see you!

📍 Saturdays | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 61st Street & Blackstone

Your berry shopping list for this week (or maybe the next couple of weeks)! 🍓🫐Swipe through to see what you'll find from...
06/26/2026

Your berry shopping list for this week (or maybe the next couple of weeks)! 🍓🫐

Swipe through to see what you'll find from our vendors—from farm-fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries to pastries, ice cream, jams, and more.

06/26/2026

What’s in Season? Berries! 🍓🫐

This week at the 61st Street Farmers Market, you’ll find fresh strawberries, red raspberries, black raspberries, and blueberries. You can also enjoy these seasonal favorites in everything from freshly baked pastries and handcrafted ice cream to flavorful vinaigrettes.

Stop by this Saturday to treat yourself to the best of berry season, support local vendors, and stock up on fresh berries for the week.

📍 Saturdays | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 61st Street & Blackstone

Which berry is your favorite? 🍓🫐

Yesterday, we witnessed the historic grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, and we couldn’t be more excited to ...
06/19/2026

Yesterday, we witnessed the historic grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our new neighbor—a center that will bring dynamic programming that reflects many of the same values we champion at the 61st Street Farmers Market.

Just as the Obama Presidential Center seeks to bring change home, the 61st Street Farmers Market, a program of Experimental Station, is creating change at home in Woodlawn through food education programming for students at Carnegie Elementary School and residents of Jackson Park Terrace (JPT), an affordable housing community located directly across the street from the Center.

In the final slide, you’ll find our 2025 education programming by the numbers. From gardening education at The Hoop, located across from the Center, to cooking classes in our kitchen just half a mile away, we are investing in healthier communities through hands-on learning and access to fresh food.

This historic moment gives us hope and inspires us to continue our work. Welcome to the neighborhood, Obama Presidential Center.

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6100 S Blackstone Avenue
Chicago, IL
60637

Opening Hours

9am - 2pm

Telephone

(773) 241-6044

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