Monroe County IL Farmers Market

09/04/2026

Seni’s Phyllo and Borek demonstration is back this season and this is an event you don’t want to miss! You know Seni’s Sweet Cakes for her delicious Eastern European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern-inspired savory and sweet treats, so stop by the Welcome Table at 10am tomorrow, September 5 and learn from one of the best! 👩‍🍳 We love how much our vendors pour their hearts into making our market so special. A demo like this takes a lot to coordinate and set up so come support Seni!

09/03/2026

🔥 It’s going to be a HOT one this weekend! 🔥
But don’t let the heat keep you home. We’ve got an amazing lineup of local vendors bringing plenty of good things to shop, taste, and discover.

Here’s who you’ll find at the market this weekend:
Barb's Bounty Jams and Jellies
Bubbles & Bars
CandaLuna Candles
Chartrand Plants & Produce
Designs by Anna Grimsley
The Donut Den
Elli Flowers
Eschmann Bread Basket
Feather’s Farm
The Hokestead
Kettle to the Metal
Lehr's Vegetable Farm
Mi Delicias Mexican Catering
MLG Custom Woodworking
Purple Petal Flower Farm
Riley's Tilled to Table - Home Grown Veggies
River Bean Coffee Co.
Seni’s Sweet Cakes
Shearwater Farm
Spare Thyme Farms
Sweet Maple Soap Co.

09/02/2026

Seni’s Sweet Cakes has an amazing demonstration planned for this Saturday’s market at 10am. Make sure to stop by and learn all about making phyllo and borek!

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️Join me on September 5th for Short Phyllo and Borek Demo (Free) farmers market in Waterloo, IL. 10AM.

I’m super excited to do the demo. I’ll share my tips for making phyllo and homemade borek 💛

08/31/2026

We are so grateful for your continued support of the Monroe County Farmers Market. YOU are what keeps this market going strong for 39 seasons.

Join us for another Saturday morning filled with live music, fun for all ages, local shopping, and plenty of community spirit!

🎶 Music by Tyler Morgan Music
👩‍🍳 Phyllo & Borek Demonstration by Seni’s Sweet Cakes, 10am
🎨 Face painting by Rachel Jones

08/30/2026

Thank you, Waterloo Fire Department for joining us at yesterday’s market for a touch-a-truck event that was hit with visitors of all ages. We appreciate you taking the time with the community and helping make our market a special place to spend Saturday mornings!

08/29/2026

Let’s send a big thank you to Emery Bass for bringing such a great vibe to the market today!

We always enjoy when Emery performs; his soulful tunes and variety of songs create the perfect atmosphere for a summer morning strolling through the farmers market. If you missed him, he will be back soon! Catch Emery on the market schedule again October 10.

Make sure to let Emery know how much you enjoyed his performance this morning! ⬇️

08/28/2026

Grab your baskets and reusable bags because tomorrow is market day!

There’s so much waiting for you to discover…. fresh produce, homemade baked and canned goods, eggs, meat, honey, flower bouquets, coffee, handmade treasures, and so much more. And, it’s all made locally! Your purchases help support your friends, family, and neighbors.

Come wander the market on Saturday mornings through October and watch how it shifts with the seasons.

08/27/2026

We have an amazing lineup of vendors for this Saturday's market! Come shop small and support local at the Monroe County IL Farmers Market.

August 29 Vendors:

Barb's Bounty Jams and Jellies
Chartrand Plants & Produce
Designs by Anna Grimsley
Elli Flowers
Eschmann Bread Basket
Feather’s Farm
Handmade By Aunt Pat
The Hokestead
Kettle to the Metal
Lehr's Vegetable Farm
Melt Down Co.
Living Millennially
MLG Custom Woodworking
My Crafting Attic
Pasture Link Meats
Riley's Tilled to Table - Home Grown Veggies
Seni’s Sweet Cakes
Shearwater Farm
SixEagles Threadworks LLC
Spare Thyme Farms
Sweet Maple Soap Co.
Wee Bit Nerdy

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Meet your friends and family for a fun-filled Saturday morning at your local farmers market!

August 29 | 7:30am-12pm | 901 Illinois Avenue

🎵 Live music by Emery Bass
🧘‍♀️ Gentle Stretch Yoga with Kara Hoke - Yoga at 8:30am
🚒 Touch-a-truck provided by the Waterloo Fire Department