Shop Local: Farmers Markets in the Champaign-Urbana Area
Get ready to fill your baskets with the freshest produce, locally raised meats, artisanal goods, and community spirit! Here’s your comprehensive guide to the 2026 farmers market season in the Champaign-Urbana area!
Urbana’s Market at the Square
Schedule: Every Saturday, 7 a.m. –Noon
Location: Corner of Illinois & Vine Streets, downtown Urbana
Highlights: Over 150 vendors offering Illinois-grown produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. The market operates rain or shine and accepts SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP benefits.
Champaign Farmers Market
Schedule: Every Tuesday, 3–6 p.m.
Location: Neil & Washington Streets, downtown Champaign
Highlights: A vibrant weekday market featuring fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, flowers, and more. The market supports SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP programs.
homer Farmers Market
Schedule: Every Wednesday, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: Main & 1st Streets, Homer
Highlights: In-season produce and veggies, plants for home gardening, fresh herbs, flowers, and crafts, with live music and food.
tuscola Farmers Market
Schedule: First Wednesdays of June, July, September, 5–7 p.m.
Location: 122 W. North Central Ave., Tuscola
Highlights: Open rain or shine! A wide variety of local vendors offering fresh baked goods, coffee, honey, soaps, plants, art, and more.
Paxton Farmers MArket
Schedule: Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m.
Location: 254 S. Market St., Paxton
Highlights: Held at the historic Paxton Carnegie Library, the market features garden-fresh produce, eggs, soaps, and baked items.
Monticello Farmers Market
Schedule: Every Thursday starting June 13, 3–6 p.m.
Location: State Street, downtown Monticello
Highlights: An afternoon market perfect for post-work shopping, offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, and more.
rantoul Farmers Market
Schedule: Every Friday starting July 10, 4–7 p.m.
Location: Corner of Garrard & Congress, downtown Rantoul
Highlights: Fresh produce, food trucks, custom vendors, and cottage food artisans.
With a farmers market happening nearly every day of the week, there are plenty of chances to shop local, discover something new, and soak up each community's unique flavor!