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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Smash Daddies
Stef and Niko Finley sling classic Smash Burgers that are smack yo mama good!
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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.
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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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Leafy greens pesto
A simple twist on classic pesto, this version blends leafy greens with pecans, pecan oil, garlic, and parmesan or nutritional yeast. The result is a fresh, versatile sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables. It’s an easy way to turn a bunch of greens into something delicious.
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Pepper jelly
Sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy, this vibrant pepper jelly blends bell peppers and jalapeños with honey or sugar for a bold spread that’s perfect with crackers, cheese, or toast — and beautiful enough to gift.
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Colcannon
This cozy take on classic colcannon celebrates the best of early spring greens. Creamy mashed potatoes are folded together with fresh kale, chard, herbs, and green onions for a simple, nourishing dish that highlights what’s in season at the Elgin Farmers Market. It’s hearty, flexible, and perfect as a comforting side or a meal on its own.
