We welcome SNAP EBT customers
Using Lone Star Cards at Elgin Farmers’ Market is a SNAP!
El uso de tarjetas Lone Star en el mercado de granjeros ES un chasquido
Our vendors see all arrow_forward
Our vendors are local farmers, makers, bakers, and small businesses providing everything from fresh produce and pasture-raised meats to handmade foods, flowers, and artisan goods. Every vendor you’ll find here offers local products you can feel good about supporting.
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Smash Daddies
Stef and Niko Finley sling classic Smash Burgers that are smack yo mama good!
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Headlong Farm
We’re all-in on growing good food and having fun doing it. Ask us how.
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Amber Oaks Ranch
We strive to supply the local community with grass fed & pastured meats and poultry. We raise our animals in a sustainable, natural way involving regular rotations to a fresh ‘salad bar’ of pasture.
Weekly events
We host regular weekly events at the market, from live music to scavenger hunts to chef demos. Stay up to date and find all our upcoming events on our facebook page.
Find out about your local market
Local food, friendly faces
Every vendor grows, raises, or makes what they sell, from seasonal produce and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, honey, soaps, and handcrafted products, creating a vibrant space filled with local food and friendly faces.
Run by a volunteer board of local residents, the market is committed to strengthening Elgin’s local economy, increasing food access through SNAP, and supporting small farmers, ranchers, and makers. By working closely with the city and neighboring Main Street businesses, Thursday evenings have become a lively downtown tradition.
Harvest highlights
Our Harvest Highlights sheets are seasonal guides that showcase what’s fresh at the market, with storage tips, preservation ideas, and simple recipes to help you make the most of each ingredient.
Seasonal recipes see all arrow_forward
Explore a collection of simple, seasonal recipes inspired by the farmers, growers, and makers of the Elgin Farmers Market.
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Chocolate Chai Spice Truffles
A rich, bite-sized treat that marries dark chocolate with warm chai spice and crunchy pecans, these truffles are a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert that highlights quality market ingredients and simple techniques — perfect for gifting, sharing, or savoring after a meal.
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Squash and hot honey salad
Roasted butternut squash and hearty black beans are tossed with oregano and a warm chili-infused honey for a sweet-and-spicy finish. This vibrant salad is satisfying, seasonal, and just as good served warm as it is packed for later.
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Hearty beef stew
This hearty beef stew is comfort in a bowl — tender beef, seasonal vegetables, and rich broth simmered together for a deeply satisfying, home-style meal. It’s a simple, nourishing recipe that makes the most of fresh market ingredients and is perfect for cooler evenings around the table.
