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• Blog - Shop Local: Farmers Markets in the Champaign-Urban

  Get ready to fill your baskets with the freshest local produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit! Here’s your guide to the 2026 farmers market season in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 8/19

  It's finally here: students return to our #OutsideofOrdinary community! With tons of end-of-summer events, it’s an exciting time to be in the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Top Spots to Enjoy Champaign-Urbana's Local Flavor

  Farms, large and small, surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can enjoy or pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• Events - Monticello Mercantile's Octoberfest

  It's our annual fall funday on E. Main Street, with pumpkins, mums, music and food - oh my!
  We're partnering with Monticello Main Street to bring in the music, food and fun for the downtown - keep an eye out for more info!

• Blog - Looking Ahead: 10 Outside of Ordinary Events in Ju

  May is making way for June, and that means it’s time to look at the upcoming month and all of the Outside of Ordinary events to take advantage of in the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - Best Finds at the Champaign-Urbana Winter Farmers

  Curious about the Indoor Winter Farmers Market? Here's why it's worth the trip to Lincoln Square Mall.

• Blog - Wheelchair-Friendly Trails to Explore Around Champ

  Getting outside should feel welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. In the Champaign-Urbana area, you'll find wheelchair-friendly trails that make going out to explore a little easier.

• Blog - Living Outside of Ordinary: Week of 2/3

  The first full week of February is already here! Take time to slow down 2020 before it gets away from you with these seven #OutsideofOrdinary activities!

• Blog - 5 Can’t Miss Events the First Weekend in June

  The weekend is a great time to get out in the community and have some fun! Luckily, this weekend is stacked with fun events, summer festivals, and some Outside of Ordinary attractions that are sure to make this weekend a memorable one!

• Blog - Celebrate Local Foods

  Farms large and small surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus, and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.