Farmers markets in McHenry County this season: Where to buy fresh produce and much more

Outdoor farmers market season is underway this spring, with many options:

Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Farmers Market, Cary

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays from June 1 to Sept. 28
• Cary Metra station, 100 W. Main St.
• Area vendors offer vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, jams, treats, artisan-made soap and jewelry
• facebook.com/CaryFarmersMarket

Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays from June 14 to Sept. 27
• Downtown Crystal Lake in a new, temporary location in the Grant Street parking lot at the corner of Grant and Brink streets
• Filled with local produce and homemade treats and merchandise
• downtowncl.org/events/farmers-market

Farmers Market+ at the Dole, Crystal Lake

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26, excluding June 29 and July 6
• Historic Dole Mansion: 401 Country Club Road
• Includes food vendors, musicians, kids’ activities, cash bar and more. Free admission; pet friendly
• farmersmarketatthedole.org

Harvard Farmers Market

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14, July 12
• Ayer Street in downtown Harvard near Bopp’s Bar & Grill at 103 E. Front St.
• Market with fresh, local, and handcrafted goods that support Harvard, local farmers and artisans; sponsored by Harvard Downtown Business Alliance

Huntley Farmers Market

• Outdoor market runs 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday from May 31 to Oct. 11, rain or shine
• Downtown Huntley along Coral Street
• Free farmers market with theme days throughout the season and a variety of local vendors.
• huntley.il.us/residents/huntley_farmers_market.php

Remington Farm Farmers Market, Johnsburg

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday of the month through October
• 3519 Chapel Hill Road
• Market highlighting Johnsburg’s farming roots and supporting local businesses
• remington-farm.com/farmers-market

Pearl Street Market, McHenry

• 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28
• Veteran’s Memorial Park: 3400 Pearl St.
• Includes a variety of goods, food, farm produce and treats, along with live music
• facebook.com/pearlstreetmarketmchenry.

Spring Grove Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of the month through October
• Main Street Park, 8013 Blivin St.
• Filled with local produce and handmade goods, with Erika’s Odd Coffee on site and live entertainment
• springgrovevillage.com/event/farmers-market-9

Wonder Lake Farmer & Maker Market

• 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 15
• 4444 Thompson Road
• In the heart of Wonder Lake, with local farmers, artisans and small businesses, including handcrafted goods
• wonderlakemarket.com

Woodstock Farmers Market

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays through September and Saturdays through Nov. 1
• Historic Woodstock Square, 121 W. Van Buren St.
• A producers-only market, meaning vendors have grown and produced what they sell. Live music weekly and storytime 10:30 a.m. Saturdays
• woodstockfarmersmarket.org