On Friday, June 9, the Lake Bluff Farmers Market opens its doors for the 30th time to residents of Lake Bluff and the North Shore. The 2023 Farmers Market will run on Friday mornings from June 9 through October 13, 7:00 a.m. to noon. Along with shopping enjoyment, the Market provides live music and children's entertainment. Thank you to Lake Forest Bank & Trust for sponsoring the Market’s 30th year!
2023 Rules/Regulations and Application
Interested in applying to be a vendor in the 2023 Lake Bluff Farmers Market season? See below for the 2023 rules of operation and vendor application. Once you have reviewed the rules of operation, be sure to complete your application before March 10, 2023. Reviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and vendor selections will be concluded on April 10, 2023. Completed applications may be returned via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (preferred) or sent via mail to Village Hall (40 East Center Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044).
Thank you for your interest in our Market! We hope to see you in June!
2023 Vendor List
| Vendor | Hometown | Product | ||||
| All About Appetizers | Grayslake, IL | Gourmet vegetable & fruit spreads | ||||
| Azteca Catering | Worth, IL | Tamales, ceviche, chicken tinga, beans, guacamole, salsas, and other Mexican foods | ||||
| Bonique Corporation | Mundelein, IL | Waffle pastries | ||||
| The Cheese People | Quincy, IL | Variety of cheeses | ||||
| Coffee Cake Guys & Lou's Old Fashioned | Des Plaines, IL | Pickled vegetables, salsa, and coffee cake | ||||
| Deep River Roasters | Windsor Heights, IA | Bagged ground and whole bean coffee | ||||
| European Homemade Goodies | Palatine, IL | Serbian and Italian pastries | ||||
| Farmer Nick's | Spring Grove, IL | Pork, beef, chicken, turkey, eggs, and dog bones | ||||
| The Flower Garden | Saint Anne, IL | Fresh-cut flowers | ||||
| From the Flower Field | Gurnee, IL | Locally grown fresh-cut flowers | ||||
| GourminiS | Libertyville, IL | Sea salt caramels, chocolate dipped caramels, milk and dark chocolates | ||||
| K&K Farms | Coloma, MI | Seasonal fruits | ||||
| Leider's Local Honey | Libertyville, IL | Honey and honeycomb | ||||
| Lincoln Land Kettle Corn | Addison, IL | Kettle corn | ||||
| Maci Moo Treats | Eagan, MN | Dog and cat treats | ||||
| Marek's Polish Foods | Downers Grove, IL | Pierogi, polish sausage, stuffed cabbage rolls, and balsamic vinegars | ||||
| Mavra's Greek Oil | Kenosha, WI | Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and olives | ||||
| Montelimar Bread Company | Evanston, IL | Bread and baked goods | ||||
| Oak Circle Farm | Beach Park, IL | Vegetables, herbs, and flowers | ||||
| Olano's Empanadas | Kenosha, WI | A variety of empanadas and other Peruvian foods | ||||
| Pasta By Val | Lake Zurich, IL | Filled pastas, bronze-die extruded pastas, gnocchi, and pasta sauces | ||||
| Piscasaw Gardens | Harvard, IL | Fruits, vegetables, and flowers | ||||
| River Valley Ranch | Burlington, WI | Mushrooms, sauces, dips, salsas, and pickled vegetables | ||||
| Sharpening by Dave | Lindenhurst, IL | Knife sharpening service | ||||
| Six Generations Farmin' Local | Barrington, IL | Vegetables and herbs | ||||
| Skokie Provisions | Elk Grove Village, IL | Pickles, spices, jams, toffees, cooking butters, fruit vinegars, salads, dips, dressings, sauces, and marinades | ||||
| The Soft Wave Fish Co. | Cary, IL | Fresh and smoked fish, spread, crabcakes, and soups | ||||
| Sweetbelly Inc. | Lindenhurst, IL | Gourmet beef jerky, candied bacon, hot sauces | ||||
| Sweet Chef on Wheels | Mundelein, IL | Baked breads, pies, pastries, desserts, soups, sandwiches, omelets | ||||
| Tastebudz | Highland Park, IL | BBQ pork, veggie burgers, soups, hummus, salad dressings, and apple sauce | ||||
| Umland's Crunchy Cheese | Marengo, IL | Crunchy cheese bites | ||||
Prospective Vendors and Non-Profit Groups
The Market only offers stalls to certain types of vendors; specifically, eligible vendors sell:- Edible goods for human consumption, such as fruit, vegetables, edible grains, nuts and berries, apiary products, maple sugars, or syrups;
- Non-edible plants, such as cut or potted flowers;
- Knife sharpening services.
We do not offer stalls to individuals and non-profit organizations. These organizations may be able to obtain a permit on public property located elsewhere during the Market. Click here for an application form.
Throughout the Farmers' Market season, patrons will find accessible parking near the Central Business District at the Walnut Avenue Parking Lot, the Train Station Lot (fee required), and at Artesian Park.
