The Farmer at The Green

presented by BMO

About the Farmers Market

Now in its second season, The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is downtown Chicago’s newest weekly farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based vendors and Midwest farmers. Conveniently located just south of Union Station, The Farmer at The Green is ideal for commuters and Loop/West Loop residents alike!

The mission of the market is to facilitate and support the growth of our local food system and to foster community engagement in downtown Chicago and the West Loop neighborhood. We are focused on building a great roster of farmers, local producers, and local processors.

Location Details
The Green at 320
320 South Canal Street (Canal/Van Buren/Clinton)

Market Hours
Tuesdays – 3 P.M. to 7 P.M.
2024 Season: May 14 – Oct 8

*Follow us on Instagram for any weather/emergency related schedule changes @thegreenat320

Meet our Vendors

Weekly Vendors! The Farmer at the Green kicks off  Tuesday, May 14, from 3 – 7 pm! Grab your friends and bags to buy this season’s produce, fresh baked goods, and more. You’ll see some familiar faces, and new vendors are joining us:

  • Canal Street Eatery: Canal Street Eatery and Market, located in Chicago’s West Loop, is an all-day market with coffee, breakfast, and lunch, as well as an Italian bar and restaurant offering lunch and dinner.
  • Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm:specialize in creating artisan hot sauces that are sure to leave your taste buds tingling.
  • Cosmicos Pet Bakery: We love baking for furry friends with specially selected ingredients. Cosmicos’ quest for pet-safe goodness results in colorful, fun treats that are safe for both cats and dogs.
  • Daly’s Donuts: Fresh From our Oven to Your Doorstep. Come check out our signature cinnamon sugar donuts which has been perfected by Daly’s over many years.
  • Frogtown Juice Co.: Our juices are Grandmother inspired; all natural, no sugars or water added in sustainable packaging made in-house using local and organic ingredients.
  • Heaven’s Honey Inc.: Our focus goes beyond honey production. We keep farmers at the forefront of our business to inspire accountability in how food is grown, and create public awareness of the benefits of honey bees while sourcing the purest natural foods.
  • Katherine Anne Confections: At Katherine Anne Confections we are committed to sustainability, and practice that by using fair trade cacao, and working with local farmers for our Jersey cream, Midwest fruits, honey, and seasonal ingredients.
  • Laconic Foods: We invite you to try our products and share these excellent flavors with your friends and family. Knowing they are single sourced rest assured you are enjoying products that come straight from our family’s land to your family’s table.
  • Mimi’s Kimbap: Mimi’s Kimbap has quickly established itself as a favorite in the community, delivering delicious and nutritious Korean kimbap. Our commitment to using only the highest quality, sustainable ingredients reflects our dedication to offering meals that are not just delightful but also beneficial for both our customers and the environment.
  • River Valley Ranch, Ltd.: At River Valley Ranch & Kitchens, we’re committed to bringing you the best of the farm, from our homegrown mushrooms and vegetables to our handcrafted, small-batch foods. We’re proud to be a part of the Wisconsin farming community and to share our products with you at farmers markets throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.
  • SavvyDesigns: SavvyDesigns has a mission to bring beauty, functionality and a sense of community into everyday life through our handmade artistry.
  • Seed Living: Our goal is to improve the quality of life for the people in our communities by teaching them about nutrient-dense foods, helping them discover ways to boost their immune systems, and providing them with the tools to improve their health.
  • Tamales Express aka Vegetarian Express: We are a family run business providing authentic tamales to farmers markets around Chicagoland.
  • Willowbrook Farms: Many people are realizing that to be HEALTHY they have to eat naturally grown, non gmo, nutrient rich food. We are committed to supplying that for you and your family.
  • Zaikadelic: At Zaikadelic Ghee, we are on a mission to bridge cultures and bring the timeless tradition of ghee from our home to your modern kitchen. Our journey begins with a deep respect for ghee as not just a cooking ingredient but as a cherished piece of heritage and culture.
  • Zeitlins Delicatessen: Hand-crafted artisan recipes take time, as most menu items take multiple days to prepare. We don’t take shortcuts.

Pop-Up Vendors

Welcome to the Farmers at the Green, where we’re thrilled to bring you not just your favorite weekly vendors but also a rotating selection of pop-up vendors! This unique setup allows us to offer you an ever-changing array of specialty products, crafts, and foods, ensuring there’s always something new and exciting to discover.

 

  • Nala’s Family Kitchen
  • Nuts Over Dates: Sweet enough to satisfy your cravings, healthy enough to impress your nutritionist (who secretly wants some).
  • Nuqi Soaps: Our natural organic soaps, bath bombs are hand made. We make each soap with equal love and care. Our custom soaps are made to fit every occasions or just used on a daily basis.
  • Grounded Apothecary

Vendors

The 2024 Vendor Application is now live! To apply, go to managemymarket.com, create a vendor profile, and select The Farmer at The Green from the list of markets. From there you will be prompted to fill out our application. Vendors will be notified of selections by Tuesday, April 10th.

Vendor Types:
The Farmer at The Green is primarily a place for local farmers and processors of agricultural products. Priority will be given to farmer/producer vendors.

  • Farmer/Producer: sells raw or minimally processed agricultural products that they farm and/or produce from within 250 miles of The Green at 320
  • Processor: sells value-added food items that they process/bake from raw or minimally processed ingredients. Please note: only coffee roasters roasting within 250 miles of The Green at 320 are eligible for consideration
  • Artisan: sells handmade items. Items must be made locally and cannot be purchased by an outside party for resale
  • Prepared Food: sells ready-to-eat prepared, packaged “to go” foods

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

See the "Vendor" section above. Follow the "Apply To Be A Vendor" button or visit: managemymarket.com

Getting Here

Located just south of Union Station, The Green at 320 sits at the base of the 320 South Canal office tower. The park can be accessed via pedestrian paths off of Van Buren and Clinton streets or through the breezeway adjacent to the building’s lobby on Canal Street. Regardless of your origin, getting to The Green at 320 is easy and convenient.

  • Direct connections to Metra and Amtrak trains at Union Station and CTA Loop Link busses at the Union Station Transit Center
  • Easy access to interstates 90/94 and 290
  • 350-car parking garage at 333 South Clinton Street
    • Discounted, flat rate of $5 between 2PM and 8PM on Tuesdays during our weekly Farmers Market 
  • Two-way bike lane on Clinton Street and several nearby Divvy Stations
  • Pedestrian Pedway to and from Union Station via the underground parking garage. Entrance to the pedway/garage located just north of the staircase at the corner of Clinton & Van Buren.
  • Clinton Blue Line Train Station at Clinton – one block to the south