Events
With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets and car shows in the Chicago Southland, the hard part isn’t deciding IF you should come but rather which event you ARE going to attend.
Whether it is Snow Day Festival at the Plum Creek Nature Center in January, Irish Fest at Chicago’s Gaelic Park in May, any of our year round farmers markets or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you won’t have to travel far to find family friendly activities for any age.
Please click here to view our blog and to find out the latest information about what is happening this weekend in the Chicago Southland.
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Below are the next 30 upcoming Agricultural events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
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ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event
w Workshop/Seminar
$ Admission Fee
h Holiday Celebration
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
FARMERS MARKET - OAK LAWN
Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018
52nd Avenue & Dumke Drive
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7744
The village has lined up great vendors where you can pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, find unique gifts and visit with Oak Lawn businesses.
W 7AM-1PM
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52nd Avenue & Dumke Drive
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7744
The village has lined up great vendors where you can pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, find unique gifts and visit with Oak Lawn businesses.
W 7AM-1PM
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COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 29, 2018
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Outdoor farmers market featuring fresh produce, vegetables and homemade food. Entertainment weekly.
Su 9AM-2PM
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Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Outdoor farmers market featuring fresh produce, vegetables and homemade food. Entertainment weekly.
Su 9AM-2PM
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FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
Jul 4, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
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City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
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DOLTON FLEA MARKET
Jul 4, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018
The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Come participate in Dolton's Flea Market and Community Bazaar featuring deals on EVERYTHING! Early bird specials available for vendors.
W, F & Sa 8AM-2PM
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The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Come participate in Dolton's Flea Market and Community Bazaar featuring deals on EVERYTHING! Early bird specials available for vendors.
W, F & Sa 8AM-2PM
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FARMERS MARKET - EVERGREEN PARK
Jul 5, 2018 - Jul 26, 2018
Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
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Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jul 5, 2018 - Jul 26, 2018
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-7275
Over 50 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, artisanal cheeses, olive oil, and more.
Th 4-8PM NEW! FREE! CRUISE NIGHT 4 PM – 8 PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-7275
Over 50 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, artisanal cheeses, olive oil, and more.
Th 4-8PM NEW! FREE! CRUISE NIGHT 4 PM – 8 PM
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FARMERS MARKET - DOLTON
Jul 6, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018
The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Dolton's Farmers Market brings vendors selling healthy and fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to the area during the summer months.
F 8AM-2PM
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The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Dolton's Farmers Market brings vendors selling healthy and fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to the area during the summer months.
F 8AM-2PM
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FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
Jul 7, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
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271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
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FARMERS MARKET - TINLEY PARK
Jul 7, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018
Zabrocki Plaza
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-9260
Visit the farmer's market every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and much more!
Sa 7:30AM-12:30PM
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Zabrocki Plaza
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-9260
Visit the farmer's market every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and much more!
Sa 7:30AM-12:30PM
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FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
Jul 7, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Meet your family and friends at Homewood’s farmers market, a true regional market! Enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, entertainment and much more!
Sa 8AM-1PM
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Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Meet your family and friends at Homewood’s farmers market, a true regional market! Enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, entertainment and much more!
Sa 8AM-1PM
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FARMERS MARKET - THORNTON
Jul 11, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018
Hubbard Park
102 North Hubbard Street, Thornton, IL
708-877-4454
2018 Market in the Park FARM STAND ONLY featuring Dotson's Farm fresh produce & plants.
W 8AM-2PM
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Hubbard Park
102 North Hubbard Street, Thornton, IL
708-877-4454
2018 Market in the Park FARM STAND ONLY featuring Dotson's Farm fresh produce & plants.
W 8AM-2PM
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT FARMERS MARKET
Jul 11, 2018 - Jul 25, 2018
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy fun summer nights, at the Wednesday night farmers market! Purchase fresh produce, enjoy dinner, refreshing summer drinks and live entertainment. No market July 4.
4-8PM
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Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy fun summer nights, at the Wednesday night farmers market! Purchase fresh produce, enjoy dinner, refreshing summer drinks and live entertainment. No market July 4.
4-8PM
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FARMERS MARKET - CALUMET CITY
Jul 13, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018
Pulaski Park
204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL
708-891-8138
Come taste the difference of fruits and vegetables fresh from farm! Plus other vendors! Enjoy a on-site freshly made barbeque lunch! Hope to see you there!
F 12-3PM
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Pulaski Park
204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL
708-891-8138
Come taste the difference of fruits and vegetables fresh from farm! Plus other vendors! Enjoy a on-site freshly made barbeque lunch! Hope to see you there!
F 12-3PM
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WINE & NATURE WITH COOPER'S HAWK WINERY
Jul 26, 2018
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Join us for our summer wine and nature event! Cooper’s Hawk Winery will be onsite for an evening of wine tasting and music. A Lake Katherine naturalist will also host a brief presentation on the different natural sounds you may here around the lake at this time of year. $30 entree
6PM-9PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Join us for our summer wine and nature event! Cooper’s Hawk Winery will be onsite for an evening of wine tasting and music. A Lake Katherine naturalist will also host a brief presentation on the different natural sounds you may here around the lake at this time of year. $30 entree
6PM-9PM
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SGT. RECKLESS DAY
Jul 28, 2018
Evil Horse Brewing Company
1338 Main Street, Crete, IL
708-304-2907
Sgt. Reckless Day will feature book signings by Robin Hutton, drawings, live music and a food truck. Specials on Sgt. Reckless beer all day!
12PM-12AM
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Evil Horse Brewing Company
1338 Main Street, Crete, IL
708-304-2907
Sgt. Reckless Day will feature book signings by Robin Hutton, drawings, live music and a food truck. Specials on Sgt. Reckless beer all day!
12PM-12AM
ag c
FARMERS MARKET - THORNTON
Aug 1, 2018 - Aug 29, 2018
Hubbard Park
102 North Hubbard Street, Thornton, IL
708-877-4454
2018 Market in the Park FARM STAND ONLY featuring Dotson's Farm fresh produce & plants.
W 8AM-2PM
Visit Website ag d o
Hubbard Park
102 North Hubbard Street, Thornton, IL
708-877-4454
2018 Market in the Park FARM STAND ONLY featuring Dotson's Farm fresh produce & plants.
W 8AM-2PM
Visit Website ag d o
FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
Aug 1, 2018 - Aug 29, 2018
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag c d o
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag c d o
FARMERS MARKET - OAK LAWN
Aug 1, 2018 - Aug 29, 2018
52nd Avenue & Dumke Drive
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7744
The village has lined up great vendors where you can pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, find unique gifts and visit with Oak Lawn businesses.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
52nd Avenue & Dumke Drive
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7744
The village has lined up great vendors where you can pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, find unique gifts and visit with Oak Lawn businesses.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FARMERS MARKET
Aug 1, 2018 - Aug 29, 2018
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy fun summer nights, at the Wednesday night farmers market! Purchase fresh produce, enjoy dinner, refreshing summer drinks and live entertainment. No market July 4.
4-8PM
Visit Website ag o
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy fun summer nights, at the Wednesday night farmers market! Purchase fresh produce, enjoy dinner, refreshing summer drinks and live entertainment. No market July 4.
4-8PM
Visit Website ag o
DOLTON FLEA MARKET
Aug 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018
The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Come participate in Dolton's Flea Market and Community Bazaar featuring deals on EVERYTHING! Early bird specials available for vendors.
W, F & Sa 8AM-2PM
Visit Website ag d o
The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Come participate in Dolton's Flea Market and Community Bazaar featuring deals on EVERYTHING! Early bird specials available for vendors.
W, F & Sa 8AM-2PM
Visit Website ag d o
FARMERS MARKET - EVERGREEN PARK
Aug 2, 2018 - Aug 30, 2018
Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
FARMERS MARKET - CALUMET CITY
Aug 3, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018
Pulaski Park
204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL
708-891-8138
Come taste the difference of fruits and vegetables fresh from farm! Plus other vendors! Enjoy a on-site freshly made barbeque lunch! Hope to see you there!
F 12-3PM
Visit Website ag o
Pulaski Park
204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL
708-891-8138
Come taste the difference of fruits and vegetables fresh from farm! Plus other vendors! Enjoy a on-site freshly made barbeque lunch! Hope to see you there!
F 12-3PM
Visit Website ag o
FARMERS MARKET - DOLTON
Aug 3, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018
The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Dolton's Farmers Market brings vendors selling healthy and fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to the area during the summer months.
F 8AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
The Dolton Bazaar
14900 Greenwood Road (South Lot), Next to Melanie Fitness Center, Dolton, IL
708-201-2960
Dolton's Farmers Market brings vendors selling healthy and fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to the area during the summer months.
F 8AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
BEECHER LION'S CLUB SUMMER FEST
Aug 4, 2018
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Beef and pork - sandwiches and dinner! Exhibits, crafters, live entertainment in the evening. Food and Fun!
10AM-10PM
ag d o
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Beef and pork - sandwiches and dinner! Exhibits, crafters, live entertainment in the evening. Food and Fun!
10AM-10PM
ag d o
BANDS & BREWS
Aug 4, 2018
New Lenox Village Commons
1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL
815-462-6400
The evening will feature live music from some local bands and a variety of craft beer for purchase.
5PM
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New Lenox Village Commons
1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL
815-462-6400
The evening will feature live music from some local bands and a variety of craft beer for purchase.
5PM
Visit Website ag c o s
FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
Aug 4, 2018 - Aug 25, 2018
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
Visit Website ag d o
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
Visit Website ag d o
FARMERS MARKET - TINLEY PARK
Aug 4, 2018 - Aug 25, 2018
Zabrocki Plaza
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-9260
Visit the farmer's market every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and much more!
Sa 7:30AM-12:30PM
Visit Website ag o
Zabrocki Plaza
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-9260
Visit the farmer's market every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and much more!
Sa 7:30AM-12:30PM
Visit Website ag o
FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
Aug 4, 2018 - Aug 25, 2018
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Meet your family and friends at Homewood’s farmers market, a true regional market! Enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, entertainment and much more!
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Meet your family and friends at Homewood’s farmers market, a true regional market! Enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, entertainment and much more!
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Aug 5, 2018 - Aug 26, 2018
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Outdoor farmers market featuring fresh produce, vegetables and homemade food. Entertainment weekly.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Outdoor farmers market featuring fresh produce, vegetables and homemade food. Entertainment weekly.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
CRUISIN' INTO LOCKPORT
Aug 6, 2018 - Aug 27, 2018
Central Square
222 East Ninth Street, Lockport, IL
815-838-1183
FREE event featuring cars from all different eras. Enjoy our music and farmers market as you browse!
M Farmers Market: 4-8PM Band: 4:30-8:30PM
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Central Square
222 East Ninth Street, Lockport, IL
815-838-1183
FREE event featuring cars from all different eras. Enjoy our music and farmers market as you browse!
M Farmers Market: 4-8PM Band: 4:30-8:30PM
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