Winter Market on Main 

Market hours:

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Future Market dates:

April 12 and 26 

Shop the Market this Sunday for your Passover and Easter celebrations! Get your seasonings from Blaque Millennium Kitchens and meats from Finn's Ranch and Patyk Farms. Spring has sprung and there is a good chance that we will start to see cold weather flower baskets and plants starting at this Sunday's market.

Back by popular demand, free s'mores kits will be available for customers of all ages. Get your kit / stick from the green Skokie Farmers' Market tent located in front of The Storefront (4051 Main St.) while supplies last.  

At this Sunday's market, you'll find: Eggs (get there early!), farm fresh meats, apples, fresh herbs, potatoes, microgreens, TONS of baked goods, honey, fresh peanut butter, mushrooms, oils and spices, soups, pot pies, tamales, cheeses, coffee beans and so much more! 

The Winter Market on Main is a Producers Only Market, meaning everything you purchase is grown or produced directly by the vendor you are purchasing from.

Market parking is prohibited at the CVS parking lot. Your vehicle will be towed by CVS if you park in their parking lot. 

Save the date for Sunday, May 31 as we open up for the summer season! The Market returns to Village Hall (5127 Oakton St.) for our 51st season. We will welcome back longtime vendors as well as soon-to-be new favorites. A vendor list and list of activities will be out soon. 

Market Reminders

Questions? Email farmersmarket@skokie.org or call 224-496-0714.

Link Match Hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon

Available at the green Skokie Farmers' Market tent located in front of The Storefront at 4051 Main St.

The Skokie Farmers' Market accepts SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). To further support SNAP recipients, the Market offers a Match program, matching recipients with up to $25 per transaction. For each dollar deducted from your Link card at the Market (you will receive a Link Token), you will also receive up to $25 in matching funds (Link Match Voucher) per transaction. To learn more about this program, please check out the Link Up Illinois website.

Tokens can be used for: Fruits and vegetables, honey, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads and cereals, plants (which produce food for the household to eat) and other foods (such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages).

Link Match can be used for: Fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, plants (which produce food for the household to eat).

Ingredients: 

3½ cups (420 grams) all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon table salt

1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (240 ml) honey, divided

1½ cups (300 grams) sugar

½ cup (110 grams) brown sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup (240 ml) brewed coffee or strong tea

½ cup (120 ml) orange juice

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease the baking pan(s) with nonstick cooking spray, baking spray, or butter. (Use either three 9-by-5-inch loaf pans, one 9-by-13-inch baking pan, or any equivalent-sized pans.)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add the oil, 3/4 cup of the honey, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, coffee or tea, and orange juice. Mix thoroughly, until all ingredients are combined and no lumps remain.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), filling each about halfway.

Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of honey over the batter.

Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is set all the way through and feels springy to the touch (30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of your baking dishes). A tester inserted into the center should come out clean.

Let cool 15 minutes before removing from the baking dish. Slide a knife around the edges to help loosen the cake, if necessary.

Jennifer Engel
Certified Market Manager 

This season marks Jennifer’s 6th year leading the Skokie Farmers’ Market, where her passion for local food and community has helped her grow the market. She brings two decades of experience in marketing and community relations from her current role at Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Jennifer’s green thumb is next level—her home garden is basically a farmers market of its own. From corn to potatoes, she grows it all! Ask her about the luffas! (no they don't grow in the ocean!) Jennifer is focused on helping others and is active in many community groups. When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her on a trail with her partner Ira and their three rescue pups.

Email: farmersmarket@skokie.org

Phone: 224-496-0714

Steve Klebe - Assistant Famers' Market Manager

This is Steve's 5th year at the Skokie Farmers' Market. He is in charge of the Link /Match program, where you'll find him at the Market tent throughout the season. At home, he shares a big yard (complete with a native prairie and woodland garden) with his three rescue dogs.

A big fan of camping and Jimmy Buffett tunes, Steve is excited to be part of the Market this season. He’s looking forward to connecting with both customers and farmers—and picking up a few good gardening tips along the way!

Celebrating 50 years: Established in 1975, the Skokie Farmers' Market has grown from a small gathering of local farmers into a cherished weekly community event that now features approximately 70 vendors, live music, family-friendly activities, and more. This year marks the Market’s largest vendor lineup ever, offering everything from farm-fresh produce and baked goods to meats, cheeses, bottled cocktails, and artisan products.

Skokie Farmers' Market Summer Market 
Sundays, May 31 through November 1
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Skokie Village Hall (west lot), 5127 Oakton St.

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