Lake Forest Open Air Market
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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, 369 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 369 listed markets.
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Contact & links
- Website:
- cityoflakeforest.com
- Facebook:
- Facebook page
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Highwoods Evening Market
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Other farmers markets nearby
Lake Bluff Farmers' Market
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Open: June–October, Fridays 7am–12pm
Highwoods Evening Market
Highwood, IL 60040
Open: June–August, Wednesdays 4:30pm–9pm
Deerfield Farmers Market
Deerfield, IL 60015
Open: June–October, Saturdays 7am–12:30pm
Vernon Hills Park District Farmers Market
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Open: June to October
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Open: June to October
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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 (record last updated March 2023 (3 years ago)); independently re-checked against the market's own website on 2026-05-31; directory rebuilt October 13, 2026.
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