Kick Off Summer at the Illinois Product Farmers Market Opening Day on May 15, from 3:30 to 7pm at The Shed, on the Illinois State Fairgrounds!

Join us at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds as we celebrate Opening Day with fresh, local flavors, live music, and family fun!

Shop 30+ Illinois Product vendors featuring farm-fresh produce, meats, handmade goods, and specialty treats. Sip on Illinois wine & craft beer and enjoy delicious bites from local favorites!

 FREE Family Activities:
 Touch-A-Truck
 Face Painting
 Market Play & Yard Games
 Balloon Artist

Live Music by: Not Petty
Food & Drinks by: TBA

 Giveaways & Prizes!
Step right up for your chance to spin and win on the Illinois Product Shop Local Wheel!  You could score an epic Illinois Product Basket packed with delicious local goodies, snag some Farmers Market Cash, and rock some exclusive, limited-edition market swag!  But wait—there’s more! Think wine, gift cards, tickets, and all kinds of surprises just waiting to be yours. Shop local, spin big, and win even bigger! 

 Find Us:
The Shed is inside the Illinois State Fairgrounds – enter through Gate 3 and turn right on Illinois Avenue. Parking is across the street.

 SNAP/Link EBT Accepted + LINK Match!
We match every dollar spent for free fresh fruits & veggies!

 Stay Updated: Follow @illinoisproduct & visit illinoisproductfarmersmarket.com for vendor lists & event details!

 Don’t miss the best kickoff to summer—see you at the market!

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The Illinois Product Fall Market will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The 1st Annual Illinois Grown Weigh-Off will start at 10am.

What to expect:
Atlantic Giant Pumpkins and field-grown pumpkins compete in several exciting categories:

o Open Class – Anyone can participate!

o Youth – For pumpkin growers up to age 14

o FFA & 4-H Members – Show off your skills and hard work!

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/g/mjHurDXGCz

Check @illinoisproduct and www.illinoisproductfarmersmarket.com for the latest information, vendors, and activities.

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