I married a farm girl. And you might take the girl off the farm, but you don't take the farm out of the girl!
Many people share my wife's love of gardening ... and the "fruits" of a farmers or gardener's labors. Fresh vegetables, fruits, seasonings, flowers, jams, jellies, and more!
When they're purchased at a local Farmers Market ... all are a great way of feeding yourself and your family fresh healthy foods, saving money, supporting local farmers, and keeping your expenditures local.
In Will County where I live, many of the towns host Farmers Markets during the growing seasons each year. So, I did a little bit of research and gathered info and directions to some of our County's best markets. I've listed them below for your enjoyment and convenience. 
I hope you have an opportunity to visit many of our local Will County Farmers Markets over the next few months. They'll provide you a large selection of fresh produce, fruits, crafts, foods, services, and entertainment for you and your family to enjoy and benefit from.
New Lenox French Market
New Lenox Village Hall - South Lot
1 Veterans Pky, New Lenox, IL
Days Open:
May 10th to October 4th, 2014
Saturdays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
For more info: 815.462.6400
Lockport, IL Farmers Market
222 E 9th St, Lockport, IL
Days Open:
June 3rd - August 14th, 2014
Mondays: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
For more info: 815-838-1183
Frankfort, IL Country Market
100 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL
Days Open:
April 27th to October 26th, 2014
Sundays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For more info: 815.954.9788
Mokena, IL Farmers Market
Southeast corner of Wolf Rd. & Front St., Mokena, IL
Days Open:
May 3rd to October 25th,2014
Saturdays: 8 am to 1 pm
For more info: 708.479.9631
Joliet City Center Farmers Market
116 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL
Days Open:
June 2oth to October 10th, 2014 (Closed 7/4)
Fridays: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
For more info: 815.774.6066
Joliet Junior College Farmers Market
1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL
Days Open:
May 29th - September 8th, 2014 (Closed 7/3)
Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
For more info: 815.280.6622
Channahon Farmers Market
Channahon Park District (along Rt. 6)
Central Park
Days Open:
Starts June 11th
Wednesdays: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more info:
Plainfield Historic Downtown Farmers Market
IL-59 & W Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL
Days Open:
June 14th - September 27th, 2014
Saturdays: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
For more info: 815.436.1342
Bolingbrook Farmers Market
631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL
@ The Promenade Bolingbrook
June 12th - September 18th
Thursdays: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
For more info: 630.235.1376
Crete European Market
1321 Main Street, Crete, IL
Days Open:
May 17th - October 11th, 2014
Saturdays: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
For more info: 708.672.0729
Peotone Farmers Market
North and Railroad Streets, Peotone, IL
Days Open:
June 7th - October 18th
Saturdays:
For more info: nicolebunte@hotmail.com
Naperville Farmers Market
200 E. 5th Avenue, Naperville, IL
(Included, as portion is in Will)
Days Open:
June 7th - October 25th, 2014
Saturdays: 7:00 am - 12 Noon
For more info: 630.369-5638
Park Forest Farmers Market
271 Lakewood, Park Forest
(Included, as portion is in Will)
Days Open:
May - Oct. 25th, 2014
Saturdays: 7 am to 1 pm
For info: 708.748.1118
Aurora Farmers Market ATC
Aurora Downtown Farmers Market:
June 7th -October 18th, 2014
Saturdays: 8:00 am - 12 Noon
Aurora West Farmers Market:
July 9th - September 10th, 2014
Wednesdays: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Aurora East Farmers Market:
July 10th -August 28th
Thursdays: 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
For more info: 630.256.3370
Tinley Park Farmers Market
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
(Included, as portion is in Will)
Days Open:
June 7th - October 11th, 2014
Saturdays: 8 am - 1 pm
For more info: 708.532-9260
The average American eats less than 2 servings of vegetables per day. That's almost 5 times less than the amount recommended by physicians.
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