We welcome SNAP EBT customers
Using Lone Star Cards at Elgin Farmers’ Market is a SNAP!
El uso de tarjetas Lone Star en el mercado de granjeros ES un chasquido
Our vendors see all arrow_forward
Our vendors are local farmers, makers, bakers, and small businesses providing everything from fresh produce and pasture-raised meats to handmade foods, flowers, and artisan goods. Every vendor you’ll find here offers local products you can feel good about supporting.
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Rune Exchange
Shop with The Exchange for a plethora of handmade goods including all-natural body care products, jewelry, honey bee by-products and education, crafts, and more!
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Weekly events
We host regular weekly events at the market, from live music to scavenger hunts to chef demos. Stay up to date and find all our upcoming events on our facebook page.
Find out about your local market
Local food, friendly faces
Every vendor grows, raises, or makes what they sell, from seasonal produce and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, honey, soaps, and handcrafted products, creating a vibrant space filled with local food and friendly faces.
Run by a volunteer board of local residents, the market is committed to strengthening Elgin’s local economy, increasing food access through SNAP, and supporting small farmers, ranchers, and makers. By working closely with the city and neighboring Main Street businesses, Thursday evenings have become a lively downtown tradition.
Harvest highlights
Our Harvest Highlights sheets are seasonal guides that showcase what’s fresh at the market, with storage tips, preservation ideas, and simple recipes to help you make the most of each ingredient.
Seasonal recipes see all arrow_forward
Explore a collection of simple, seasonal recipes inspired by the farmers, growers, and makers of the Elgin Farmers Market.
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Chocolate Chai Spice Truffles
A rich, bite-sized treat that marries dark chocolate with warm chai spice and crunchy pecans, these truffles are a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert that highlights quality market ingredients and simple techniques — perfect for gifting, sharing, or savoring after a meal.
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Leafy greens and pecan salad
This bright, fresh salad pairs tender leafy greens with crunchy pecans and a light pecan-oil dressing. Lemon and Dijon add a little tang, while parmesan or nutritional yeast brings a savory finish. It’s a quick, flavorful way to enjoy seasonal greens and local pecans.
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Quick tomato sauce
This simple tomato sauce lets ripe, in-season tomatoes shine. Simmered with garlic, basil, and oil, it’s an easy way to capture peak flavor now and freeze for comforting meals later.
