Woodstock Farmer's Market — Attraction in Woodstock

The summer market is at the Woodstock Square (May-October, 8am-1pm, Tues & Sat). During the Winter months, they go indoors at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.

Many vendors are consistent, and others come and go each year. Vendors offer: plants, fruit, vegetables, honey, crepes, perogies, knife sharpening, bird houses, flower bouquets, jam, baked goods (donuts, bread, GF options, and more), soap, mushrooms, pickled vegetables, freshly made pasta, pasture raised eggs, meats, dog treats and bones, fresh Sri Lankan food, yogurt, coffee, salt and spices, olive oil, various handmade items... The list goes on and on.

Some stores on the square are open during the market too. There's live music. Most of the square is blocked off but there is some drivable space. Best to keep within the marked areas, or sidewalks. Lots of dogs!

If you don't like being in huge crowds, I recommend visiting...

A true producers only market. Over 60 vendors. Consistently ranked as one of the best farmers markets in the state of Illinois. 4k-6k people attend each Saturday. Be sure to visit Piscasaw Gardens (best sweet corn), Tom's Backyard Garden and Broadview Farms (best vegetables), Dad's Farm (best fruit), Bridge 'N Sweets Gourmet Bakery (best bakery, even better than most storefront bakeries), Deerland Dairy (best wholesome yogurt from Jersey cows), Sosinski Produce...

On the historic town square Woodstock does a great job with the weekend farmers market. By keeping the vendors to “producers only” there is no silly stuff like sham wows and ginsu knives. For the most part the market is local vendors selling their own products. Look for fresh produce, fresh bakery items, soaps, flowers and more. The street is blocked off in spots so the parking can be a challenge. Definitely a trip-worthy...