2010 Farmers Market

Saturdays (8am - 1pm)

The Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market is an authorized market participant in the Illinois Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP).

Farmers Market is back at its original location in Depot Park! The 2010 Farmers Market has been enhanced and expanded due to the addition of a beautiful new Gazebo in Depot Park.

Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more!
Shop in our unique Historic Downtown Area
Have lunch in any of our fine Downtown restaurants
Stroll the beautifully landscaped streets
Discover the Heart of Crystal Lake!

Ample, free parking available in the Metra commuter lots.

NOTE: On Saturday, September 25th (only), Farmers Market will be located at the southwest corner of Grant & Brink Streets. This is due to the scheduled use of Depot Park for the Johnny Appleseed Festival.

Attention: The Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market is an authorized market participant in the Illinois Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). Several of our vendors are authorized to accept WIC and Senior Nutrition checks as noted below:

2010 Crystal Lake Farmers Market Vendors:

Dawn's Bread / Le Petit Marche - Breads, breakfast pastries, cookies, bars, cupcakes, pretzels, and focaccia

DD's Delights - Wide variety of fresh baked goods

Farmer Nick's - Eggs, pork, chicken, and turkeys

Harms Farm & Garden Center (FMNP) - Fresh produce from the farm

Juice Plus - The next best thing to fruits and vegetables

Lone Oak Farm (FMNP) - Locally grown vegetables, fruit, and flowers

Merl's Beef - Frozen natural Angus Beef

My Honey Company - Honey, maple syrup, honey candy, and more

Natural Farm Stand (FMNP) - Certified naturally grown producer at down to earth prices

Red Barn Farm Market (FMNP) - Fresh vegetables for your family

Norman Schroeder - Locally grown vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, annuals, and plants

View Photos from the 2010 Farmers Market:

Six Little Piggies Came to Market

On Saturday, August 7th, six 7-week old piglets came to the Crystal Lake Farmers Market. The pigs are about 20 pounds each; but full-grown they will weigh about 700 pounds each!!! The piglets provided plenty of entertainment! Click on the link(s) to view video, and be sure to look at the photo album too! Special thanks to Farmer Nick for providing the four-legged entertainers!
Piglets at the market - video
How to make a pig squeal - video