Winter Farmers Markets in McHenry County 2024-2025

As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, you might think farmers markets are a thing of the past. But think again! Don’t hibernate on freshness, McHenry County boasts vibrant winter farmers markets offering a delightful selection of seasonal produce, locally-raised meats, and handcrafted goods.

So bundle up, grab your reusable bags, and get ready to discover the magic of winter farmers markets in McHenry County!

This guide is your one-stop resource for finding a farmers market near you. We’ll provide details on market locations, hours of operation, and links to the market providers. Whether you’re seeking juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, fragrant herbs, or beautiful flowers, you’re sure to find something to tempt your taste buds at a McHenry County farmers market.

Your farmers market season begins with our guide below!


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McHenry County Farmers Markets Guide

Looking for a farmers market near you? Well just look below in our guide for McHenry County farmers’ markets, broken out by the city. We’ll continue to update this guide as we get more information to help you maintain your quest for local goodness, so be sure to bookmark it and return often!

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Farmer Markets History

Farmer markets can be traced back to ancient Egypt, thousands of years ago. And in the US, farmer markets actually predate the founding of our country! Of course, in the early days, prior to the proliferation of grocery stores, they served a basic necessity.

Their popularity, like many things, has ebbed and flowed over the decades. With the health craze of the seventies, they experienced a resurgence, and today, we may be experiencing a similar growth pattern. While many grocery stores have added more fresh produce, meats, and cheeses, one thing farmer markets tend to out-deliver them on is locality.

We’ve shaded those markets that need to be confirmed or updated.

Note: Please consult the respective informational sources for the most current information as details may have changed since publication or update.


McHenry County Farmers’ Markets

Cary Farmer Markets

Cary Summer Farmers Market

Host: Rotary Club Cary-Grove

Address: 116 W Main St, Cary, IL 60013

Times: Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm

Dates: June 2 – September 29, 2024

Information: Details


Cary Winter Farmers Market

Host: Rotary Club Cary-Grove

Location: Algonquin Township Building Bldg #6, 3702 US-14 Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Times: 1st & 3rd (generally) Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm

Dates: October 6, 2024 – May 11, 2025

Information: Details

Make It Yours

Whether you are shopping for your weekly meal planning, grabbing a coffee and some scones, taking in the local entertainment (actual entertainers or the other patrons), or making the rounds through the market, grabbing breakfast nearby, and hitting the shops…make it yours.

Put it on the calendar. Make it a ritual. Consider it quality family time. Maybe even plan to actually meet your neighbor or some friends there.

Whatever you do, I think you may find a sense of grounding within your community. Hopefully, it can become a relaxing, de-stressor for not just your day but your whole week. And ultimately, it may not only help feed your family but also your soul.


Crystal Lake Farmer Markets

Downtown Crystal Lake’s Farmers Market

Host: Downtown Crystal Lake

Address: Depot Park, 90 E Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Times: Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Dates: June 15 – September 28, 2024

Information: Details, Article


Open Air Summer Farmers Market+ At The Dole

Host: The Dole

Address: The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Times: Sundays, 10 am – 2 pm

Dates: May 26 – October 27, 2024

Information: Details, Article


Open Air Winter Farmers Market+ At The Dole

Host: The Dole

Location: The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Times: Sundays, 10 am – 2 pm

Dates: November 10, 2024 – April 27, 2025 (see details for specific dates)

Information: Details

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Fox Lake Farmer Markets

Fox Lake Farmers Market

Host: Village of Fox Lake

Address: 17 E. School Ct. Fox Lake, IL 60020

Times: Tuesdays, 3 pm – 7 pm

Dates: June 2 – August 25, 2024

Information: Details


Huntley Farmer Markets

Huntley Summer Farmers Market

Host: Village of Huntley

Address: Coral St & N Church St, Huntley, IL 60142

Times: Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm

Dates: May 25 – October 12, 2024

Information: Details

It’s About Community

More than just location, but also more than just produce and goods…perhaps farmer markets also fill a nostalgic void. They still serve as a connecting point within the community. It may not always be a “running into your neighbor” kind of thing, but just milling about a farmers’ market with other locals provides a sense of connection.

Living in Madison, Wisconsin for nearly a decade, I spent more than a few Saturday mornings walking around the Capitol square at the farmers market. I’ll confess that often my only purchase was a coffee or mocha and some scones. It was more than just a shopping excursion, it was an event and entertainment, watching the crowd, and often a tour down State Street and back as well.


Huntley Winter Indoor Farmers Market

Host: Village of Huntley

Location: 11628 E. Main St, Huntley, IL 60142

Times: Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Dates: November 11, 2023 – May 11, 2024

Information: Details


Johnsburg Farmer Markets

Remington Farm Farmer’s Market

Host: Markets of Remington Farm

Address: 3519 N Chapel Hill Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60050

Times: 1st Saturday, 8 am – 2 pm

Dates: May 4 – October 5, 2024

Information: Details, Article


McHenry Farmer Markets

Pearl Street Market

Host: Pearl Street Market

Location: 3400 Pearl Street, McHenry, IL 60050

Times: Thursdays, 5 pm – 7:00 pm

Dates: May 16 – September 19, 2024

Information: Details


Spring Grove Farmer Markets

Spring Grove Farmers Market

Host: Village of Spring Grove

Address: 8013 Blivin St, Spring Grove, IL 60081

Times: 3rd Saturday, 8 am – 1 pm

Dates: May 18 – October 29, 2024

Information: Details


Wonder Lake Farmer Markets

Wonder Lake Farmers & Makers Market

Host: Village of Wonder Lake

Address: 4444 Thompson Rd, Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Times: Wednesday 4 pm – 8 pm

Dates: May 1 – October 16, 2024

Information: Details

It’s About Location

Farmer markets are heavily reliant on local producers, often within a limited radius of the market itself. Shoppers often look to farmer markets not just for freshness, perhaps organic or more environmentally responsible practices, but also for being locally produced and the sense of community that comes from supporting the markets.

While you can find farmer markets in metropolitan areas, McHenry County is positioned beautifully to truly capitalize on its mixed suburban-rural makeup. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that you are 5 minutes, or less, from the country from anywhere within the county. This means that many of the vendors are often from McHenry County themselves.


Woodstock Farmer Markets

Woodstock Summer Farmers Market

Host: Woodstock Farmer’s Market

Address: 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098

Times: Saturdays 8 am – 1 pm

Dates: May 4 – October 26, 2024

Information: Details


Woodstock Tuesday Summer Farmers Market

Located around the historic Woodstock Square, the Tuesday Farmers Market provides another opportunity, or less-crowded opportunity, for your farmers’ market shopping. This is a “producers-only market,” which means that everything offered by the vendors must be grown or produced directly by the vendor.

Host: Woodstock Farmer’s Market

Location: 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098

Times: Tuesdays, 8 am – 1 pm

Dates: May 7 – September 24, 2024

Information: Details, Article

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Woodstock Winter Farmers Market

The market is held in Building “D” at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. Along with our usual farm market offerings, we will have several Artisans at each market. The market runs from November through April on select Saturdays.

Host: Woodstock Farmer’s Market

Location: 11900 Country Club Rd Building D, Woodstock, IL 60098

Times: Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Dates: November 4, 2023 – April 15, 2024 (see details for specific dates)

Information: Details

Typical foods at winter farmers markets:

  • Winter vegetables: root vegetables, cabbage, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts
  • Fruits: apples, pears, citrus fruits, pomegranates
  • Meats: beef, pork, lamb, poultry
  • Cheeses: hard cheeses, aged cheeses
  • Baked goods: breads, pastries, pies
  • Prepared foods: soups, stews, chili, sauces
  • Other products: honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, nuts, dried fruits

Note: Please consult the respective informational sources for the most current information as details may have changed since publication or update.


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  1. What an AWESOME list of all our local farmer’s markets! Thanks for this!

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