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Springing Towards Outdoor Market Season as Indoor Winds Down
FARMERS MARKETS l It's spring! Green City Market kicks off Chicago's outdoor season April 5, and its final indoor market is Saturday...
Bob Benenson
6 days ago4 min read


Countdown to Chicagoland's Outdoor Market Season is On
FARMERS MARKETS l A couple of warm March days and our thoughts turn to the start of Chicago's outdoor market season... coming up on April 5
Bob Benenson
Mar 152 min read


Farmers Market at the Mall Continues to Pack Them In
FARMERS MARKETS l The indoor farmers market at Chicago's Water Tower Place is a hit. Eggs are still available but supplies are tightening...
Bob Benenson
Feb 242 min read


Turns Out That Shopping Mall Indoor Farmers Market is a Great Idea
FARMERS MARKETS l There was no certainty that South Loop Indoor Farmers Market in Chicago's Water Tower Place Mall would succeed. But it has
Bob Benenson
Feb 22 min read


My First 2025 Visit to Green City's Indoor Market as Big Chill Subsided
FARMERS MARKETS l 24 degrees can feel warm at the end of the week that saw below-zero temperatures. My visit to Green City's indoor market..
Bob Benenson
Jan 272 min read


This Sunday Indoor Farmers Market Visit Was Polar (Vortex) Expedition
FARMERS MARKETS l Neither rain nor snow nor bitter cold keeps this local food fan from his appointed rounds — at an indoor farmers market...
Bob Benenson
Jan 192 min read


Chicago is a Local Food Winter Wonderland: Your Buying Guide
LOCAL FOOD l This article combines lists of Chicago region indoor winter farmers markets and other seasonal sources of locally produced food
Bob Benenson
Jan 175 min read


Farmers Market at Chicago's Water Tower Place is Elevated Experience
FARMERS MARKETS l Sunday was opening day for the South Loop Farmers Market's pop-up market at Chicago's Water Tower Place shopping mall...
Bob Benenson
Jan 133 min read


2025 Chicago Region Winter Farmers Market Schedule
FARMERS MARKETS l With the rise of "season extension," Chicago local food fans have more all-year options. The winter market sked is here...
Bob Benenson
Jan 53 min read


Inviting Photos from Opening Day at the Ravinia Indoor Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l It was news this past weekend when Ravinia Farmers Market in suburban Highland Park IL went indoors for the first time....
Bob Benenson
Dec 16, 20241 min read


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