When is Lake Forest Open Air Market open?

Lake Forest Open Air Market's listed season is Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June through October. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.

Are there other farmers markets near Lake Forest Open Air Market?

Yes — there are 59 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Lake Forest Open Air Market, the closest being Lake Bluff Farmers' Market about 1.8 miles away. Lake Forest, Illinois is part of a Illinois network of 370 listed markets.

Lake Forest Open Air Market

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We checked this market's website on 2026-05-31 and found no closure notice.

Address: 695 N. Western Ave. Lake Forest, IL 60045

Season / Hours: Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June through October

Local context: 59 other markets within 25 miles, 370 across Illinois. About 6% of Illinois markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Lake Forest Open Air Market is a farmers market in Lake Forest, Illinois, located at 695 N WESTERN AVE. The market runs Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June through October. This listing is based on USDA Local Food Portal data.

About this market

The Lake Forest Open Air Market is held Saturday mornings at the East Lake Forest Metra station parking lot, with vendors offering locally grown produce, artisan cheeses, fresh-baked breads and other regional goods.

Markets near this one

The closest other markets are Lake Bluff Farmers' Market in Lake Bluff (1.8 miles away), Highwoods Evening Market in Highwood (3.8 miles away) and Deerfield Farmers Market in Deerfield (5.7 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.

Frequently asked questions

When is Lake Forest Open Air Market open?: Lake Forest Open Air Market's listed season is Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June through October. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
Are there other farmers markets near Lake Forest Open Air Market?: Yes — there are 59 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Lake Forest Open Air Market, the closest being Lake Bluff Farmers' Market about 1.8 miles away. Lake Forest, Illinois is part of a Illinois network of 370 listed markets.

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Website:: cityoflakeforest.com
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Highwoods Evening Market

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Deerfield Farmers Market

Deerfield, IL 60015

Open: June–October, Saturdays 7am–12:30pm

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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2023. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.

Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2023); independently re-checked against the market's own website on 2026-05-31; directory entry last reviewed August 28, 2026.

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