Downtown Elgin Market
Fri, May 23 – Fri, Oct 10, 2025 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
S. Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL 60120
A seasonal open-air farmers market in downtown Elgin that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods.
The Downtown Elgin Market is Back for 2025.
Get ready for another incredible season of fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious eats, and local treasures—all while supporting amazing farmers, artisans, and small businesses in our community.
This year's market will run Fridays, from May 23 through Oct. 10. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. (Extended hours on First Fridays: 3 to 8 p.m. on May 23, June 6, and Aug. 1.)
Free admission and parking. Rain or shine.
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