09/04/2025
👏👏👏 almost time for markets!
At a time when winter has hung on too long and spring plays hide-and-seek, here’s a bit of good news: Farmers and French markets are almost here! The summer season kicks off next month, and by July 1, all of the venues will be up and running. The following is the who, when and where of the DuPage markets, including changes and additions that have been made.
The Wheaton French Market starts on Saturday, April 12, and will run every Saturday through October 25 from 8 am – 2 pm. From November 1 to 29, its hours are from 8 am to 1 pm. The market is under the Wheaton Pavilion at the corner of S. Main St. and Liberty Dr.
The Lisle French Market runs on Saturdays from May 3 through October 11 from 8 am to 1 pm. You’ll find its vendors at the corner of IL 53 & Garfield Ave., across from PrairieWalk Pond. Also in Lisle during the month of June, a food truck social will be held every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 8 pm in the Metra lot at the corner of Burlington and Center avenues. The social will include food trucks, craft beer and wine, music and kids’ activities.
The Glen Ellyn French Market begins on Sunday, May 4, and runs every Sunday through September 28 from 9 am to 1 pm. The market is located in the Metra parking lot at 449 N. Main St. (intersection of Main and Duane streets).
The Downtown Downers Grove Market returns on Saturdays beginning May 10 and runs through October 18 from 7 am to 12:30 pm. It is located next to the Downers Grove Main Street Station off of Burlington Ave.
The Clarendon Hills Farmers Market will run on Thursdays from May 15 through October 16 from 7am -1 pm. The market is at Village Hall Plaza, 1 N Prospect Ave.
The Lombard Farmers Market starts on Tuesday, May20, and runs through October 7 from 3 pm to 7 pm. The market is located near the corner of St Charles Rd. and South Park Ave.
The Bloomingdale Makers Market returns on the last Sunday of every month from May 25 through November 30 and December 7. It will be open from 10 am to 2 pm in the Old Town Bloomingdale parking lot at the corner of Schick Rd. and Third St. The market manager, Delish, is also starting another market in Hoffman Estates on the second Sunday of the month from June 8 through December 14. It will be located in the parking lot near Garibaldi’s, 2346 W. Higgins Rd.
Elmhurst’s Farmers Market begins on Wednesday, June 4. and runs through October 29 at its new location in the parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd.
The Roselle French Market will premiere on June 4 and run through August 27. This new event will be held Wednesday evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm in in the recently renovated Petal Park, located near the corner of Main and Prospect streets.
Winfield’s Farmers Market will run on Wednesdays from June 4 through October 29 from 7am to 1pm. The market is located at County Farm & Geneva roads.
The Naperville Farmer’s Market runs on Saturdays beginning June 7 through November 8 from 7am to noon. It is located next to the Fifth Avenue Train Station at 200 E. Fifth Avenue.
The Elmhurst French Market will be held on Sundays from June 8 through September 28 in the municipal lot near the corner of Park and Prospect avenues. Its hours are from 9 am to 2 pm. Please note: there will be no market held on September 7.
The Hinsdale Farmers Market starts Monday, June 16 and goes through October 13. It is open from 7am to 1 pm, and you can find it on Chicago Ave., in front of Burlington Park and Hinsdale Village Hall.
The Naper Settlement Farmers Market returns for its second season on Tuesday, July 1, and goes through September 23, from 3 pm to 7 pm. You’ll find the market on the grounds of the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, in Naperville.
Three more events to look forward to:
West Chicago’s annual Blooming Fest will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9 am to 3 pm at Downtown West Chicago, 136 Main St.
Naperville Artisan Markets will be held May 17 and 18 and September 20 and 21 from 10 am to 4 pm at CityGate Center, north of the I-88 interchange at Rt. 59.
Versailles, Cantigny Park’s French-inspired event, will host a French Market on July 20 from 10 am to 4 pm. Cantigny is located at 1S151 Winfield Rd. in Wheaton.
