Lake County Farmers Markets

Fresh and local produce are just the beginning...

In Lake County and in the Land of Lincoln, farmers markets are an essential business. That said, as we endure the public health crisis, there are several state guidlines customers must follow hile attending farmers markets.

• Maintain six-feet distance between yourself, vendors, employees and other customers.
• Stay home if you're sick.
• Farmers markets (in 2020) are not a family event.
• Limit attendance to one member of the household.
• Pre-order products where possible to speed up the transaction process.
• Use credit or debit cards; vendors will not have change for cash purchases.
• Do not pick up products or produce at the stands.
• If you sneeze or cough, do so only into a tissue (and immediately dispose of it) or into the crease of your elbow.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Thoroughly wash your hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds, according to the CDC guidelines.
• If hand washing is not avbailable, use a CDC approved hand sanitizer, either 60 percent ethanol or 70 percent isopropanol.
• At home, wash all products thoroughly before using.
• Be patient and kind - we're all in this together.

Click here to learn more about all of the COVID-19 guidelines.

Lake County’s Farmers Markets are more than just places to find the freshest, locally grown, and deliciously ripe fruits and vegetables of the season. They’re also a place where neighbors, friends and family shop for unique handmade goods, and explore the never-ending variety of interesting items from welcoming vendors.

Celebrate Spring with Downtown Grayslake’s Spring Farmers Market featuring fresh produce, hand crafted items for the home, and family entertainment. Walk through the streets of this historic downtown area and find a treasure waiting around every corner. Find handmade sweet treats, one of a kind goods like soaps and cheeses, as well as food fresh from the farm.

Once the summer gets going, add the Libertyville Farmers Market to your must-do list! Get Lambs Farm’s famous butter cookies and pick up a delicious pie while you’re at it! Looking for locally produced honey? Find honey and other bee inspired products from hives kept right here in Libertyville, IL.

The Lake Forest Farmers Market opens and welcomes guests and neighbors as they dedicate this season to celebrating American Farmers. Enjoy farm-to-table vegetables, fruit, artisian breads, honey and even more specialty items! Get some fruit and head to the nearby bluffs that overlook Lake Michigan for an added natural experience.

Use this Farmers Market Finder to find your nearest Farmers Market! What are the top 4 reasons to go to your local farmers market? Local residents and shoppers tell us in this video.

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