Oak Park's outdoor Farmers' Market wraps up its 2026 season Saturday, Nov. 14, giving shoppers one last morning to grab fresh produce, on-site donuts and live bluegrass before winter sets in.
The market runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its longtime home in the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
This year's season ran longer than usual. The Village opted to keep the market open for 26 weekends, two more than in prior years, according to the Village's May/June 2026 newsletter. The season opened May 23 and stretched through Nov. 14. In 2025, the market wrapped up in October.
More than two dozen local independent farmers and producers have participated in the 2026 season, selling seasonal fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, flowers, bread, grains and honey, according to the newsletter. Donuts made on-site, fresh coffee and live bluegrass music round out the Saturday morning scene.
Most vendors accept credit and debit cards. All eligible vendors accept LINK benefits. The market has provided SNAP/LINK card processing since 2011, according to the Village's July/August 2025 newsletter. For each dollar SNAP/LINK participants spend, they receive a $1 matching coupon for produce. Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupons are also accepted by many vendors.
The market has deep roots in Oak Park. Community members Marge Gockel and Carla Lind started it in 1976. It first opened on North Boulevard before moving to the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot in 1978. The 2026 season marks the market's 51st year of operation, following a 50th-anniversary celebration in 2025.
Non-profit bake sales have been offered on most Saturdays throughout the season.
Residents looking for more information can call 708-358-5780 or email [email protected]. The Village's market page lists the full vendor directory.
