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You're Invited to Opening Day
Please join us for our 13th annual Opening Day Watermelon-Cutting Ceremony and party Wednesday June 16, Meadow Plaza parking lot, Cherry & Meadow.
Once again we thank our friends at NorthShore University HealthSystem for underwriting the cost of the day's fun.
Village President Kathryn Ciesla will do the traditional honors with a brief watermelon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. at "center stage." For precautionary reasons slices will not be handed out to the public. Rather, Ciesla will take a delicious bite or two of the quintessential summer fruit on behalf of all Northbrook residents. She also will introduce the village's new fire chief and other dignitaries.
Of course, returning favorite vendors and some new ones will be set up and at the ready with their delicious, fresh food we've been waiting for all winter.
Fun programs and events are scheduled throughout the day for all to enjoy.
- NorthShore University HealthSystem will have free handouts and health information at their booth, as usual.
- Live music will be provided by Northbrook's very own Steve Zane.
- Dilly Bars will be handed out courtesy of DQ Grill & Chill, Northbrook, while supplies last.
- Northbrook Pet Nannies will hand out the market's brochure, "Dogs Welcome at the Market," and give mini-lessons on proper doggie-human etiquette at the market.
- Perennial favorite RC Juggles will sculpt amazing balloon creations from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Stop by the Welcome Booth, provide your email address, and maybe you'll be the lucky winner of a free prize drawing.
- Also, pick up a butterfly garden seed packet that contains milkweed so you, too, can help save our pollinators. While supplies last.
About US
Our Mission
Our mission is to support local farmers, producers and artisans by providing an economic outlet, and to serve the greater Northbrook area by making available for purchase fresh food and other locally made goods for the benefit of all.
Our Goal
Our goal is to educate residents on the benefits of buying locally, eating healthy, and living green, as well as supporting local farming families and entrepreneurs.
Read All About It! Our online brochures save trees
Read about our history, mission and how we are more than just a market!
Northbrook Farmers Market welcomes dogs at the market. Please first read our guidelines brochure and then use your discretion to make the right choice for both you and your dog. Dogs Welcome At the Market
The market encourages shoppers to bring reusable totes and discourages the use of plastic bags. Learn more about why it is so important that we reduce the number of plastic bags in our world.
Our Market By the Numbers
- The only all-volunteer run market on the North Shore.
- Countless number of volunteer hours.
- Shoppers from over 40 ZIP Codes (that we know of) visit us.
- 21,000+ total visits last season.
- Cumulative $42,000 in free money given away through our food stamp assistance program.
- Cumulative 68,000 lbs of fresh, wholesome food collected from our vendors and donated to the food pantry.
- Countless coats, school supplies, books, and monetary donations collected and given to those in need.
- Numerous recycling, children's educational, and cooking/nutrition programs.
You Can Be Part of It
We Love Our Sponsors and Hope You Do Too!
We are a charitable organization that depends on sponsors to help fund our many programs. All donations are tax deductible and are used 100% toward furthering the goals and objectives of the market. If you are a local business and would like to join our team, please contact us at NorthbrookFarmersMarket@gmail.com.
- Northshore University HealthSystem
- Northbrook Pet Nannies
- Edward Jones --Northbrook, Omar Zaki and Julie Grobman
We Love Our Vendors and hope you do too!
Only growers and producer of high quality food products are invited to join us. Please contact us.
Everyone's Invited
Community Table
Local nonprofit community groups are invited to join us once a season to publicize their good works, recruit new members, collect email addresses, etc. Reservations are based on first-come, first served. For the safety of all, we require all groups and their representatives to adhere to COVID-19 rules and procedures.
All Are Welcome
Inclusive Policy
It is the policy and intent of Northbrook Farmers Market to treat all persons equally, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, place of residence, political affiliation, marital status, ability, gender, or age.
Our location is handicapped accessible, and volunteers are available to help. Come to the Welcome Booth and let us know how we can assist you.
Use your link card & Other benefits
We Double Up to $25
Northbrook Farmers Market accepts SNAP benefits at the market and doubles the value up to $25 per day per family.
If you are a Link card holder, come to the Welcome Booth to swipe your card and get up to $25 free to spend at the market! We match the amount you withdraw from your account up to $25.
To find out if you qualify for SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) and how to obtain a Link card, click here.
We also accept senior farmers market coupons and WIC vouchers.
Doing our part
Helping Families In Need
We partner with Northfield Township Food Pantry to collect fresh fruits and vegetables for their clients. At the end of each market day volunteers collect fresh, locally grown produce donated by our farmers. The hard-working volunteers bring the food to the pantry every Wednesday afternoon, where clients are lined up in anticipation of receiving the fresh produce. Are you interested in helping? Contact NorthbrookFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Want to Join the FUn?
Become an Onion Head!
Friends of Northbrook Farmers Market (aka Onion Heads) is a partnering group of enthusiasts who volunteer to promote the market and its mission and goals. Volunteer as much or as little as you wish! Fill out the Membership Form to become an official Onion Head. It's really easy!
Onion Heads do things like plan our recent successful program at the library, Why Farming Matters. We learned so much about a simple solution that can heal our planet and feed the world. After watching Kiss the Ground, a documentary that focuses on regenerative agriculture and soil health as a leading solution to the climate crisis, we enjoyed a informative panel discussion and audience Q & A.