Chicago's Downtown Farmstand

Hub offering edible local products, including fresh produce, condiments, and baked goods, all produced within a day's drive of Chicago.
Chicago's Downtown Farmstand

Contact

  • Nina Winston
  • (312) 742-8419

Links

66 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602
Directions

About the Market

Background

Chicago's Downtown Farmstand has been a central point for local food enthusiasts, providing a variety of seasonal and locally sourced products. It temporarily closed on December 23, 2008, for renovations and reopened on February 3, 2009, with an expanded range of products and improved space.

Practices

The Farmstand emphasizes sourcing products from within a day's drive of Chicago, ensuring freshness and supporting local growers and producers. This approach fosters a closer connection between the urban population and the regional agricultural community.

The Rest

In addition to selling food items, the Farmstand offers educational programs and activities to promote interaction between local growers and the community. Lunchtime demonstrations on Wednesdays and Fridays showcase the newest and freshest products available.