Wilmington Park District Farmers Market

07/16/2026

So you want to know what we have at our Wilmington Park District booth tonight? Thanks for asking!

We have our reusable market bags of course! Farmers market t-shirts PLUS we are cleaning out our old stock of Catfish Days shirts to make room for new. Price?? $5! Come check out sizes and options today!

Did you know someone graciously DONATED a pretty awesome E-bike to the park district and we are raffling it off?? Bike will be on display tonight at the market! Or at the front desk any other time! You will not want to miss out on this chance to get the bike at a fraction of what it would cost to purchase yourself! Grab a ticket tonight!

See ya soon, friends!

07/16/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!

🛍️✨ Here it is… the vendor lineup you’ve all been waiting for! ✨🛍️

Time to plan your route, set your budget (or maybe ignore it just this once 😉), and get ready for an evening of shopping local!

This Thursday’s Wilmington Farmers Market is packed with an incredible lineup of vendors offering everything you could want:
🥕 Farm-fresh produce
🍞 Homemade breads
🍯 Local honey
🍪 Sweet treats
🌸 Fresh flowers
🧼 Handmade goods
🎨 Unique crafts & gifts
…and so much more!

Whether you’re checking items off your grocery list, hunting for the perfect handmade find, or just browsing with a drink in hand, there’s something waiting for everyone.

Take a look at the full vendor lineup, make your must-stop list, and we’ll see you downtown from 5–8 PM for another unforgettable summer evening! 💛. Are you a vendor tonight? Show us in the comments your great offerings for tonight! ⬇️

07/15/2026

One of our new vendors this season! Stop by and see what Nature Kids have created this month with proceeds being donated to Pink Heels Joliet! A great way to support the kids and the organization. Thanks for joining us Nature Kids! 💗

07/12/2026

Your reminder to romanticize your small-town summer. 🌞🌼

✨ Shop local
🎶 Live music
🥐 Fresh treats
🛍️ One-of-a-kind finds
🍓 Fresh & local produce

Spend your Thursday evening strolling through Downtown Wilmington, supporting local businesses, and soaking up all the summer vibes. We can’t wait to see you at the market!

📍 Downtown Wilmington
🗓️ Thursday, July 16
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM



📸: Taylor MacDonald Capturing Life

07/07/2026

Did you get a chance to check out Buck’s Farmstand at the June market? Gorgeous and delicious produce! We are excited to have you! Be sure and check them out next week when our market returns for July!

It’s the first Tuesday of July… which means our monthly newsletter went out at 8AM sharp this morning!💌

This month’s email was a look back at our first month of the season — from behind-the-scenes Farmstand updates, to farmers markets, community happenings, and what’s fresh for July!

Check out a little sneak peek at what went out this morning👀

If you’re already signed up, check your inbox for your July Buck’s update. And if you’re not on the list yet, you can sign up through our website to follow along with the season, get monthly updates, and stay in the loop with all the fresh Buck’s happenings🌽🍅🍉

Thanks for helping us make our first month back such a fun one. The season is just getting started! ☀️

06/18/2026

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Sensory bus will be onsite at our market today! Stop by and learn about their programs and check out this fantastic addition to the program! See you tonight!

06/18/2026

Did you know we will have Woof Animal Rescue onsite at the market today?! I’ve heard there will be adoptable dogs and puppies onsite to cuddle and help find loving homes! And of course there will be dog treats available to purchase nearby from some friends at the market so maybe you can help them out 😉🦴🐾🐶🫶🏻

🐾 WOOF ANIMAL RESCUE AT THE FARMERS MARKET! 🐾

🌽 Wilmington Farmers Market 🌽
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 5pm- 8pm
📍 315 N. Water St., Wilmington, IL 60481

🐶 Woof Animal Rescue Adoptables Will Be Attending! 🐶

Come shop local, support small businesses, and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes!

❤️ Meet adoptable dogs
❤️ Learn about fostering & volunteering
❤️ Find out how you can support rescue efforts
❤️ Spend a fun evening with fellow animal lovers

Whether you’re looking to adopt, volunteer, foster, or simply stop by to say hello, we’d love to see you there!

Saving lives, one dog at a time. 🐾

🌐 WoofAnimalRescue.org
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06/18/2026

🎉🌻 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🌻🎉

Join us in Downtown Wilmington for the first Wilmington Park District Farmers Market of the season!

Starting at 5:00 PM, you'll find everything that makes summer in Wilmington special:

🎶 Live music by Todd Hazzelrigg Music
🥋 A performance by River Valley Defensive Arts
🍺 Wine & Beer Garden featuring Rt. 66 Old School Brewery and Bluehorse Martini Bar
🥕 Fresh produce and farm favorites
🍪 Homemade goodies and baked treats
💐 Beautiful flowers from local growers
🌮 Delicious food and sweet treats from our food vendors
🛍️ Shopping with local artisans, makers, and downtown businesses

Grab your family, bring your friends, and spend a beautiful summer evening supporting local vendors and businesses in the heart of Downtown Wilmington.

We can't wait to see you at 5:00 PM! 🌽🛍️☀️

06/18/2026

Don’t forget to check out Sparrow's Nest Farm, LLC for their great products AND their fluffy friends will be onsite! Check them out and get some fluffy hugs 🤗🐐🐰. See you tonight!

06/17/2026

Thanks for having us on today WVLI 92.7! And we can’t wait to have you live from the market tomorrow! Be sure and stop by the Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community booth to say hi and maybe win some tickets! 🤗

On the latest episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, Denny Case catches up with Kirsten VanDuyne from the Wilmington Park District to preview the upcoming Wilmington Park District Farmers Market season. 🌾✨

Expect dozens of vendors, live entertainment, local food trucks, and unique late-night shopping at your favorite downtown spots. Plus, find out how the community is partnering with local health organizations to bring vital resources directly to you, and get a sneak peek at their packed summer event calendar celebrating historic Route 66! 🚘🎡

🎧 Don't miss out on the fun—listen to the full episode now to get all the details, dates, and times: https://wvli927.com/2026/06/17/getting-your-kicks-in-wilmington-farmers-market-kickoff-summer-park-district-events/