Farmers Market
From June to October, the Horner Park Farmers Market hosts an open-air food market and weekly community gathering where neighbors are invited to be fed and entertained while growing their participation in our community.
The mission of the Horner Park Farmers Market is to provide a community marketplace for local farmers and makers of food related products, bakers, specialty food producers, live plant, flower and herb growers, and consumers. The Farmers Market also seeks to enhance the quality of life in the greater Horner Park area by supporting environmentally sound and sustainable agriculture, encouraging direct communication between growers and consumers, and providing an environment that fosters social gathering and interaction.
What Is the Horner Park Farmers Market?
The Horner Park Farmers Market started in 2014 and is an open-air food market and weekly community gathering. It is operated by the Horner Park Advisory Council (HPAC) and runs from June through October. It is a place where local farmers and sustainable food producers sell their goods and build relationships with consumers, where residents come to see and meet their neighbors, be fed and entertained, and grow their participation in the Horner Park community.
The Market is held in Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, in the northwest corner of the park, the area bounded by Montrose Avenue (N) and California Avenue (W), in front of the Field House. Map
In 2024, the Market will be open for business from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays from June 1 to October 12, 2023. We have live, family-friendly music at every market and FREE Yoga is offered at 10am each week in the grassy area adjacent to the market, weather permitting.
The market follows current federal, state, county, city, and Chicago Park District Covid-19 protocols.
Upcoming Farmers Market Events
Applying to Participate in the 2024 Farmers Market
The Horner Park Farmers Market Committee hopes you are able to participate in our market this season. If you are interested in participating, please:
Review our 2024 Market Guidelines
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What you need to know about the Horner Park Farmers Market:
Location:
Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 Map
In the northwest corner of the park, the area bounded by Montrose Avenue (N) and California Avenue (W), in front of the Field House.
Horner Park is part of the Chicago Park District.
Hours:
Setup 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Takedown 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dates:
Our weekly market will be held on Saturdays from June 1 through October 12, 2024.
Covid 19 Protocols:
The market follows current federal, state, county, city, and Chicago Park District Covid-19 protocols.
Fees:
$35 application fee (non-refundable)
$30 for a space of approximately 11’x11’, fitting a 10’x10’ canopy; $10 for each additional adjacent space, up to 3 total spaces
($30 for 1 space, $40 for 2 adjacent spaces, $50 for 3 adjacent spaces)$40 for a food truck space
Vendors who sign up and pay for the entire season in advance pay for 18 markets instead of all 20.
Deadline: Applications are due April 1, 2024 for first consideration. Applications are accepted throughout the season if there is available space.
Submission:
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION PREFERRED. Please send your completed application and supporting documents to: FarmersMarket@hornerpark.org.
Upon receipt, you will receive an electronic invoice for the $35 application fee. Applications will only be reviewed once the application fee has been paid.
Manual submissions also accepted.
Please make your $35 check payable to: Horner Park Advisory Council
Please mail your check, completed application, and supporting documents to:
Horner Park Farmers Market
c/o Horner Park Advisory Council
2741 W. Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618If you are mailing your application, we’d appreciate if you could shoot us a quick email letting us know!
