Kankakee Farmers' Market
The Kankakee Farmers' Market is now in its 12th year in Downtown Kankakee. From humble beginnings the market has grown to a premier market featuring over 20 vendors in Spring, and over 30 vendors in Summer with a variety of fresh produce, plants, flowers, breads, meats, baked goods, olives, cheeses, concessions and other specialty items. In addition to being a place to buy fresh local food the market has become a central gathering place for the Kankakee area on Saturday Morning as relaxing live music and friendly conversation creates a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to join us each week or as often as you can.
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Market Facts:
- The Kankakee Market is one of the only in the state of Illinois to have shopping carts available to use.
- The market draws vendors from the rural areas around Kankakee, others from Chicago and farmers bring fruit from Michigan.
- The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners program provides expert volunteers to answer garden related questions at the market weekly.
- The Kankakee Market started in 1998. To this day our farmers have a strong voice in the direction of the market.
- The Kankakee Farmers' market is operated by the Kankakee Development Corporation with the cooperation from the City of Kankakee and a host of community minded people and organizations.
Upcoming 2010 Market Season
Some Special Dates for Farmers' Market 2010. Check back often for more details!
- April 24 - First Day of Spring Market (hours 8am-noon)
- May 29 - First Day of Summer Market (hours 7am - noon)
- June 5 - Relay for Life Day
- June 26 - Salute to Ag & Local Foods Breakfast
- July 10 - Library Family Fun Day
- July 17 - Community Foundation Day
- July 31 - Health Fair
- August 7 - Pro Chef Challenge
- August 14 - Sweet Corn
- August 21 - Amateur Chef Challenge
- August 28 - Kankakee County Food Processors' "Made Local, Sold Global" Expo
- September 11 - Seniors' Day
- September 18 - Memory Walk
- September 25 - Zonta Empowerment Walk
- October 30 - Final Market
2010 Kankakee Farmers' Market Vendors
- Acorn Design Source
- Anything Orchids (Summer/Fall)
- Buddy's Biscuit Bakery
- Cindy's
- Crystal Creations
- Deer Creek Organics (Summer/Fall)
- Dickman's
- Doggy Delights
- Gramp's Pickles
- Grown in the Backyard (Spring Only)
- Hardin Farms
- Indulgent Creations
- Madeline's Heavenly Harvest(Summer/Fall)
- Mint Creek Farm
- Munson Produce (Summer/Fall)
- Nature's Garden Candles
- New Renaissance Farm (Summer/Fall)
- Olives 4 You
- Pommier-Benoit Handcrafted Jewelry (Summer/Fall)
- Produce Stand/Porky's
- Richard Osterhoff & Son
- River Front Berry
- Sackett's Bakery
- Stamper Cheese
- Stone House Herbs
- The Pie Lady
- Turtle Acres
- Wielgat Green House
- Wind N Oaks
Concessions
- Bulls Pit Smoked BBQ
- Kettle Corn (Summer/Fall)
- Lydia & Groucho's
- Sackett's Bakery
- The Pie Lady
- Turtle Acres
- Windy City Fudge (Summer/Fall)
2009 Market Season
Pictures from the Amateur Chef Challenge held Saturday, August 22nd.
Check out the write up at MyKankakeeCounty blog for more pictures and find out who won!
Questions about the Kankakee Market, contact Market Manager Bill Yohnka Phone: 815.933.0462 Email: bill.kdc@gmail.com
Farmers' Market Vendor Application (Acrobat Reader .pdf)
Farmers' Market Vendor Application (Word Processor .doc)
Farmers' Market Vendor Fees (Acrobat Reader)
Farmers' Market Vendor Rules and Regulations (Acrobat Reader)