With spring turning into summer in the Schaumburg Area, it's time to embrace the freshness of the season by shopping and eating local. Our area's Farmers Markets have so much to offer from fruits and vegetables to handmade soaps or jewelry, all great for gifts!
By choosing locally grown and made products, you're not only treating your taste buds, but also supporting sustainable agriculture and the hardworking farmers and crafters in the Schaumburg area.
Discover where you can find locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more in our suburbs to bring home to your family:
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Farmers Markets in our area
Farmers markets are a great place to spend a day browsing fresh produce, locally-produced artisanal goods, and much more. Here's where to find farmer's markets in the Schaumburg area:
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110 W Fremont St,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Details: Every Saturday, May 11 - October 12 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Old Town Bloomingdale Parking Lot
148 S Bloomingdale Rd
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Details: Last Sunday, May - December from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Municipal Complex Parking Lot
901 Wellington Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Details: Every Saturday, June 1 - October 26 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Winter Market held 1st & 3rd Saturday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Christus Victor Church until May 18.
Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot
190 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Details: Every Friday, June 7 - October 25 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
More Local Food Adventures Near You
There are plenty of other ways to enjoy the local food scene in our area. Here are the details on more local food fun:
Cooking Classes
Chef's Corner Kitchen - Bloomingdale
Cook, Cork & Fork - Palatine
Cooking Skills & Social - Itasca
Weber Grill - Schaumburg
Food & Drink Festivals
1st Week in March | Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week
April 18, 2024 | Bon Appetit Food Fest at Bellworks
May 11, 2024 | Ballpark Brew Fest
May 11, 2024 | Fruhlingsmarkt Spring Market at Pollyanna Brewing
May 31, 2024 | Hoosier Grove Barn & Brew
May 30 - June 2, 2024 | Rose Festival
July 3-7, 2024 | Frontier Days
July 26-28, 2024 | Streamwood Summer Celebration
August 10, 2024 | Heritage Fest
1st Weekend in August | Rolling Meadows Corn Festival
1st Weekend in August | Taste of Roselle
1st Weekend in September | Schaumburg Septemberfest
1st Saturday after Labor Day| Bloomingdale Septemberfest
2024 Date TBD - Beaujolais Nouveau Day with Mahan Wines
Farm to Table Restaurants
First Watch - Bloomingdale & Schaumburg
Hey Nonny - Arlington Heights
Passero - Arlington Heights
Scratchboard Kitchen - Arlington Heights
Did I miss a Farmers Market or do you know of any Pick Your Own (PYO) farms or Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs in a 10 mile radius of Schaumburg that we should add to our list? Let us know at KariT@macaronikid.com
