A calendar reflecting our market schedule is at the bottom of this page
Farmers Markets
A great place to meet
a friendly place to enjoy your day
Come see us at some of our shows.
You'll find us vending at several local farmers markets (I've listed them below) where you can visit with friends or find new acquaintances while enjoying a variety of local goods, treat yourself to home-made treats, fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, handcrafts, and all sorts of other specialty items, all the while remaining in the open air with an old style flair.
Come see us at the craft shows (also listed below), where we will have a larger assortment of our gourdcrafts.
At each market we offer our very best. We start our year growing over 30,000 plants; from that selection we bring annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, vegetables and herbs along with a variety of blooming container arrangements, gourd birdhouses, feeders, nesting balls and other gourdcrafts.
We are always glad to see our customers and share our knowledge, experience, tips and ideas, so stop by and say hello.
The markets we vend at and our schedules are below, we will continue to update this page and post changes and additions as we become aware of them, please continue to check the calendar shown at the bottom of this page for changes.
Please note that some of the events have been tagged UNCONFIRMED, this means that we either have not applied yet but plan on going, or we have applied and are waiting for confirmation.
Aurora Gardeners Sale 2008
Time and date: 8:00 am to noon, Saturday, May 17th.Location: In Aurora, IL, Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village (parking lot Galena Blvd at Barnes Rd, between Orchard Rd and Rte 47). A map and more information can be found by clicking Aurora Gardeners' Sale Flyer.
Arts and Crafts at the Farm (LaFox)
Local crafters and artists will gather indoors and out to sell their original works of professional quality at the Mongerson Farm, a 99-acre historic dairy farm. There will be live acoustic music, food and an "Antiques Yard Sale". No pets allowed. For more information call Garfield Farm Museum at (630) 584-8485 or visit their website www.garfieldfarm.org.Time and date: 10:00 am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday, June 28th and 29th.
Location: In LaFox, IL, Mongerson Farm, 39W962 Route 38. Directions:This arts and craft sale will be held at the Garfield Museum's Mongerson Farm, The Mongerson Farm is located on the north side of route 38 approximately 2.5 miles west of Randall Road and four miles west of Geneva and St. Charles, Illinois.
Breath of Spring Handmade Arts and Craft Show (Aurora)
Time and date: Saturday, April 5th.Location: In Aurora, IL, at the Fox Valley Park District Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road.
Geneva French Market 2008
Time and dates: Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, April 27th through October 26th.Location: Downtown Geneva (more information to follow). Directions: The Geneva French market is in the Fox Valley. Take Roosevelt west (about 15 miles west of I-355, across the Fox River. Proceed to 3rd St., turn left (south), the market is 5 blocks south at the Metra Train Station.
Geneva Green Market
Locally grown, minimally processed produce and products will be available at the Geneva Green Market to chefs, foodies and everyday people. For more information visit www.genevagreenmarket.org.Time and dates: Thursdays from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 26th through October 30th.
Location: Geneva, 75 N. River Lane, in the park along the west side of the Fox River.
Geneva Saturday Market at Inglenook Pantry
Vendors will feature a variety of locally grown greengoods and foods, artisan cheese, eggs, beef, and more, and we will bring herbs, produce, our gourdcrafts, and container arrangements to this Saturday market located just outside of the Inglenook Pantry restaurant. Inglenook is hosting this market, so be sure to come hungry and bring your appetites inside for breakfast or lunch.Time and days: Saturdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 21st until November 1st We don't plan on attending on June 28th; and September: 20th and 27th.
Location: Downtown Geneva (more information to follow). Directions: In Geneva, IL, 11 N. 5th Street (One block north of Route 38) outdoors from the Inglenook Pantry restaurant. For more information please contact Connie during business hours at: 630-377-0373.
Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry
Locally grown, minimally processed produce and products will be available at the Geneva Winter Market to chefs, foodies and everyday people. For more information visit www.genevagreenmarket.org.Time and days: Thursdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Thursdays, November 1st until June 19th (except Thanksgiving Day, and between Christmas and New Years) WE WILL ATTEND THURDAYS APRIL 3 2008 THROUGH JUNE 19th 2008, (where the Thursday market moves to the river and becomes the Geneva Green market).
Location: Downtown Geneva (more information to follow). Directions: In Geneva, IL, 11 N. 5th Street (One block north of Route 38) at the Inglenook Pantry (inside of the restaurant to the back, just ask if you don't see it). For more information please contact Connie during business hours at: 630-377-0373.
Harvest of Crafts and Fall Harvest Day at Blackberry Farm (Aurora)
Time and day: Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, September 14th, 2008.Pioneers prepare corn, apple cider and other old-fashioned foods that early pioneers used. There will be demonstrations of other pioneer skills and hands-on activities. Park admission fees: adults $4.25 resident, $7 non-resident; child/senior $3.75 resident, $6 non-resident. For more information visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
Location: In Aurora, IL, at Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village, 100 S. Barnes Rd. Directions: Take the E-W tollway (I-88) to the Orchard Road exit on the west side of Aurora. Follow the signs south to Galena Boulevard. Turn right and go west 1/2 mile to the park.
Holiday in the Grove (Sugar Grove)
An all day community event. Enjoy hot chocolate while waiting for your sleigh ride from the community center to the craft show. There will be hands-on crafts for children of all ages to make, music, shopping, sweets and Santa, as well as quality handcrafted items. There will also be a children's shop where gifts are limited to $5 and "no adults" are allowed (staffed by teens), so no peeking mom and dad! Time and dates: Saturday, times to come, December 6th.Location: Downtown Sugar Grove, It will take place along the Main Street area, from the Park District Pavilion all the way down to Bliss House.(more informatin to follow). Directions: To come.
Homespun Holiday at Garfield Farm (LaFox) Unconfirmed
Time and day: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 am to 7:00 pm, December 6th, and 7th 2008.Come and enjoy the work of local crafters and artisans at this 4th annual event, held in conjunction with Candlelight. Candlelight at the Inn will feature the hospitality, food, music as was sa was traditional in the Garfield 1846 Brick Inn. You can view their website at www.GarfieldFarm.org. For information call (630) 584-8485 or email info@garfieldfarm.org. Location: In LaFox, IL, Directions: located 5 miles west of Geneva, IL off ILL Rt.38 on Garfield Road.
Marmion Spring Craft Show, March 8, 2008 (Aurora)
This is an annual show sponsored by the Marmion Academy Alumni Association. Features over 125 juried crafters. Food service will be available all day.
The cost of admission is $3.00 for adults (age 12 and older). No strollers will be allowed in the show area for safety reasons,
but complimentary babysitting will be available. For more information visit the alumni section of www.marmion.org.Time and day: 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, Saturday, March 8.
Location: In Aurora, IL, in the Marmion Academy gym at 1000 Butterfield Road. For more information on Marmion Academy visit www.marmion.org.
A Marmion Family Christmas Craft Show, November 29th and 30th 2008 Aurora) UNCONFIRMED
This is an annual show sponsored by the Marmion Academy Alumni Association. Features over 158 juried crafters. Food service is available both days. The cost of admission is $3 for adults (age 12 and older). No strollers will be allowed in the show area, but babysitting will be available. For more information visit the alumni section of www.marmion.org.Times and days: 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, Saturday, AND 10:30am until 3:00pm Sunday, Thanksgiving Weekend - Nov. 29th and 30th
Location: In Aurora, IL, in the Marmion Academy gym at 1000 Butterfield Road.
Shower of Crafts Craft & Art Fair, College of Dupage (Glen Ellyn)
The cost of admission is $3.00 for adults (age 12 and older). 150 juried crafters are expected. Vendors from 4 states, this is its 16th year.Times and days: 10:00 am to 4pm, Saturday, AND 11:00am through 4:00pm, Sunday, April 12th and 13th.
Location: In Glen Ellyn, IL, at the College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd, the show is in the gym (the Phys Ed. bldg) which is at the NW Corner of Park Boulevard and College Road.
St. Charles Farmers Market 2008
Time and days: We plan to vend every Friday of this markets run; Fridays, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 6th through October 31st. More about the St. Charles Farmers Market (includes a link to the market sponsor, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church.Location: In St. Charles, IL, The Farmers Market will be held at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 4th Ave and Main St (Route 64), downtown historic St. Charles.
The Tillers Garden Festival May 24, 2008 (Oswego)
Complimentary lemonade, iced tea and other refreshments will be offered by the hosts at The Tillers.
" Don't miss the "Children's Craft Corner" featuring complimentary garden themed crafts for kids!"
Click here The Tillers Annual Spring Garden Festival if you would like to see a copy of The Tillers
flyer. Please visit The Tillers web site for more information regarding this and the variety of family oriented events that
they have scheduled throughout the year. The tillers web site is located at
http://www.thetillers.com/events.htmTime and Day: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 24.
Location: The Tillers Health Care Residence in Oswego, IL (next to Oswego High School), Route 71.
The Tillers Country Fair, September 27, 2008 (Oswego)
From The Tillers web site http://www.thetillers.com/events.htm
"Featuring: scarecrow promenade competition and craft bazaar, plus complimentary petting zoo, pony rides, hot dogs, pie,
soda, popcorn, and more!" Please visit The Tillers web site for more information regarding the variety of family oriented
events that they have scheduled throughout the year.Time and Day: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 27th.
Location: The Tillers Health Care Residence in Oswego, IL (next to Oswego High School), Route 71.
Wheaton French Market 2008
Time and Day: Saturdays, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, April 26th through November 1st.Location: In Wheaton, IL, Municipal Parking Lot 3, Main and Liberty. Directions: In the western suburbs, take I-88 towards Naperville. Exit on Naperville Rd going North to Rte 38 (Roosevelt Rd). Go west 1 block on Roosevelt (Rte 38) and turn right on Main Street. Continue North to the Railroad tracks. The Wheaton Market is in the Metra parking lot on the Southern border of the tracks.
2008 Farmers Market Calendar
March |
8th, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Marmion Spring Craft Show (Aurora) just our crafts, no produce |
April |
5th, Saturday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Breath of Spring Handmade Arts and Craft Show (Aurora) just our crafts, no produce |
| 12th, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Shower of Crafts Craft & Art Fair, College of Dupage (Glen Ellyn) just our crafts, no produce | |
| 13th, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Shower of Crafts Craft & Art Fair, College of Dupage (Glen Ellyn) just our crafts, no produce | |
| 26th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 27th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market |
May |
3rd, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market |
| 4th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 8th, Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry | |
| 10th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 11th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 15th, Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry | |
| 17th, Saturday 8:00 am to noon, Aurora Gardeners sale | |
| 17th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 18th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 22nd, Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry | |
| 24th, Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, The Tillers Spring Garden Festival | |
| 24th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 25th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 29th, Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry | |
| 31st, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market |
June |
1st, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market |
| 5th, Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry | |
| 6th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 7th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 8th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 13th, Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry | |
| 6th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 14th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 15th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 19th, Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Winter Market at Inglenook Pantry | |
| 20th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 21st, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 21st, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 22nd, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 26th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 27th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 28th, Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Arts and Crafts at the Farm (LaFox IL, Mongerson Farm) just our crafts, no produce | |
| 28th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 29th, Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Arts and Crafts at the Farm (LaFox IL, Mongerson Farm) just our crafts, no produce | |
| 29th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market |
July |
3rd, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market |
| 4th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 5th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 5th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 6th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 10th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 11th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 12th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 12th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 13th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 17th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 18th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 19th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 19th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 20th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 24th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 25th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 26th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 26th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 27th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 31st, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market |
August |
1st, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market |
| 2nd, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 2nd, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 3rd, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 7th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 8th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 9th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 9th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 10th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 14th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 15th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 16th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 16th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 17th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 21st, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 22nd, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 23rd, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 23rd, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 24th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 28th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 29th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 21st, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market |
September |
4th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market |
| 5th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 6th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 6th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 7th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 11th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 12th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 13th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 13th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 14th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 14th, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Harvest of Crafts and Harvest Day at Blackberry Farm (Aurora)just our crafts, no produce | |
| 18th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 19th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 20th, Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 114th Annual Big Rock Plowing Match and Craft, Art, and Antique Fair In the Country (Big Rock) UNCONFIRMEDjust our crafts, no produce | |
| 20th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 21st, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, 114th Annual Big Rock Plowing Match and Craft, Art, and Antique Fair In the Country (Big Rock) UNCONFIRMEDjust our crafts, no produce | |
| 21st, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 25th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 26th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 27th, Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, The Tillers Country Fair | |
| 27th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 28th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market |
October |
2nd, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market |
| 3rd, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 4th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 4th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 5th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 9th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 10th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 11th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 12th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 16th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 17th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 18th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 18th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 19th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 23rd, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 24th, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market | |
| 25th, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market | |
| 25th, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 26th, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Geneva French Market | |
| 30th, Thursday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Green Market | |
| 31st, Friday, 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Charles Farmers Market |
November |
1st, Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Geneva Saturday Market |
| 1st, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wheaton French Market | |
| 29th, Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, A Marmion Family Christmas Craft Show (Aurora)just our crafts, no produce | |
| 30th, Sunday 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, A Marmion Family Christmas Craft Show (Aurora)just our crafts, no produce |
December |
6th, Saturday 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm, Homespun Holiday at Garfield Farm just our crafts, no produce |
| 6th, Saturday, times to come, Holiday at the Grove (Sugar Grove) just our crafts, no produce | |
| 7th, Sunday 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm, Homespun Holiday at Garfield Farm just our crafts, no produce |
Majestic Nursery, Inc.
Millbrook, IL
There can be no other occupation like gardening in which,
if you were to creep up behind someone at their work,
you would find them smiling.
~Mirabel Osler
We hope you enjoy your visit.
If we can help you further please contact us
by email or phone
Majestic Nursery, Inc.
I appreciate the misunderstanding I have had with Nature over my perennial border.
I think it is a flower garden; she thinks it is a meadow lacking grass,
and tries to correct the error.
~Sara Stein, My Weeds, 1988
A perfect summer day is
when the sun is shining,
the breeze is blowing,
the birds are singing,
and the lawn mower
is broken.
~James Den