The season of Farmers Markets has begun in Chicago. Metromix provided a comprehensive listing of markets; however, I am going to share the sites on the South Side of Chicago.
SUNDAY
7 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Beverly Farmers Market, 95th Street and Longwood Drive (southeast corner of parking lot)
Already in progress
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Pilsen Community Market, 1800 S. Halsted St. (Chicago Community Bank Parking Lot)
Debuts June 13
Home of Yvolina’s Tamales, giant tamales stuffed with everything from tofu (vegan) to green mole and chicken. Warning: They sell out fast!
WEDNESDAY
7 a.m.-noon: Pullman Farmers Market, 111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (Arcade Park)
Debuts June 23
7 a.m.-1 p.m.: South Shore Farmers Market, 70th Street and Jeffery Boulevard (ShoreBank Parking Lot)
Debuts June 9
9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Seaway Bank Farmers Market, 87th Street and Langley Avenue (National Bank parking lot)
Debuts July 14
THURSDAY
7 a.m.-1 p.m.: Hyde Park Farmers Market, 52nd Place and Harper Avenue
Debuts June 3
9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Englewood Farmers Market, 63rd St. and Lowe Avenue
Debuts June 24
SATURDAY
7 a.m.-noon: Austin Farmers Market, Madison Street and Central Avenue (Emmet Math, Science & Technology Academy parking lot)
Debuts July 10
7 a.m.- 1 p.m.: Bridgeport Farmers Market, 35th and Wallace Streets (parking lot)
Debuts June 12
The only new City of Chicago market for 2010, launching full-force after a successful 2009 pilot season.
8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Bronzeville Community Market, 4500 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Debuts June 5
New this year: Sweet corn and cut flowers from Twin Garden Farms!
8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Rowan Trees Farmers Market, 501 W. Englewood Ave.
Already in progress
9 a.m.-2 p.m.: 61st Street Farmers Market, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. (The Experimental Station)
Already in progress