We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday afternoons at the Champaign Farmers Market in downtown Champaign!
The 2026 season of the Champaign Farmers Market will take place every Tuesday from May through October, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., in the downtown plaza at Neil & Main in downtown Champaign.
Vendors offer meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fruit, microgreens, baked goods, bread, desserts, flowers, and herbal products, dog treats, and more!
If you want to stay on top of all that the Champaign-Urbana farmers market and local food scene has to offer make sure to sign up for our newsletter “The CUrrant” and follow Champaign-Urbana Farmers Markets on Facebook and Instagram.
To learn how to buy, store, and prepare various Illinois specialty crops, view our Illinois Specialty Crops Resource Portal.
Click here for a map showing the diverse food and agriculture businesses of Illinois.
Champaign Market Map
The market map is updated week-to-week to show what vendors will be at the farmers market and where they will be located during the market!
Participate as a Market Vendor
Applications for the 2026 Champaign Farmers Market are now open.
Vendor Eligibility:
The Champaign Farmers Market encourages the sale of a variety of goods,
but places specific emphasis on fresh, local foods and value-added products
that use local ingredients. All items must be directly and personally
homegrown, handmade, and/or created from locally owned operations
within 150 miles of Champaign-Urbana. Examples of approved items include
produce, flowers/plants, meat, dairy, baked goods/prepared foods, wine, beer
and spirits.
2026 Market Sponsors:
Market Benefit Programs
The Land Connection offers a variety of programs to help grow the food budgets of low-income households in our community and support our local food economy. Check out our market benefits page for more information, including how to double your Link and WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits.
Friends of the Market Campaign
Interested in supporting the C-U Farmers Markets, but unable to commit to a sponsorship? Consider joining Friends of the Market!
Your one-time or recurring monthly donation will go directly to help fund our food assistance programs and market operations.
Help us grow a thriving and resilient local food community! All our neighbors deserve access to locally grown and produced foods and every farmer deserves an avenue to grow a sustainable business.
Make a gift in any amount. Whether it’s $100 at the start of the season or $10 a month, no contribution is too small. There is no deadline to become a Friend of the Market!
Donations can be made by check or credit card by clicking the link below.
