The Elgin Farmers Market is a weekly destination that entices visitors with unique experiences, access to fresh local foods, and live entertainment within the bike and pedestrian-friendly area of downtown Elgin. The Elgin Farmers Market is in its 23rd year, hosted by the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin (DNA) whose mission is to create a thriving downtown that is an asset for the entire community.
These guidelines have been crafted by Market Leadership, with the approval of DNA Board of Directors to ensure a safe and successful event for vendors, community partners, and downtown businesses alike.
Location of the Market:
73 S Riverside Drive Elgin IL 60120
Hours of Market Operation:
Every Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, during the Market Season with clean up and all vendors off the street by 8:00 PM.
We are implementing a “First Fridays” Market this year again, featuring enhanced entertainment, programming, and extended hours on the first Friday of each month, during the months of June, July, and August. On these days the market will be open from 3:00 PM-8:00 PM with clean up and all vendors off the street by 9:00 PM.
The 2023 Elgin Farmers Market Season will run for a total of twenty (20) weeks, beginning on Friday, June 2nd until Friday, October 13th.
Vendor Selection Guidelines and Goods Offered for Sale
Vendors are selected through the Market Leadership based on the guidelines contains in this document.
Priority will be given to:
• Local farmers/growers/producers whose product is grown and harvested on land they own/lease, and/or operate on.
• Any vendors with potential for growth into Downtown Elgin storefronts.
• Priority will be given to full-season applicants, and then based on new product offerings. Duplicate products will be accepted as space and demand allows.
• Franchises and third-party sellers including direct/party sales consultants and distributors will not be considered. Vendors selling services will also not be considered.
