Elmhurst Farmers Market 2026: Vendors, Hours & What to Expect Every Wednesday

Wednesdays just got a whole lot better. The Elmhurst Farmers Market — the midweek pick-me-up DuPage County has been showing up for over 25 years — kicks off its 2026 season on June 3 with a packed roster of 40+ vendors, a dozen new faces, and the same boutique-style energy that's made it a true Elmhurst tradition.

We couldn't be more excited to be part of the 2026 season at the Elmhurst Farmers Market. Here is everything you need to know to plan your Wednesday morning.

Quick Summary

The 2026 season opens Wednesday, June 3 with a refreshed vendor lineup that includes around 15 brand new vendors alongside returning Elmhurst favorites. This is the market's second season at its new home in the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church parking lot — the market relocated there in 2025, just west of Elmhurst Hospital.

A few categories are noticeably bigger this year. Expect fresh-pressed juices, fresh lemonade, cider donuts, pickled vegetables, roasted nuts, candies, granola, and more jams and jellies than the market has carried in past seasons. Produce is well-represented too, with organic farms bringing in vegetables, fruit, microgreens, and fresh-cut flowers harvested the day before.

Live music is part of every Wednesday morning at the Elmhurst Farmers Market.Performances start at 10:30 AM and feature a rotating lineup of localmusicians — folk, rock, jazz, fusion, and everything in between.

Early Summer 2026 Music Lineup:

• June 10 — Snuffy Brothers
• June 17 — Jazz Olague
• June 24 — Scott Madden
• July 1 — Snuffy Brothers

Additional dates announced weekly — follow @elmhurstfarmersmarket on Instagram for updates.

With 40+ vendors set up across the church parking lot every Wednesday, the Elmhurst Farmers Market packs a lot into its 7 AM to 1 PM window. The format leans boutique — meaning shoppers can move easily between food, produce, and prepared meals without the size and crowd density of a bigger downtown market.

Here's what you can typically find each Wednesday:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables from local and Michigan farms

• Baked goods, breads, focaccias, bagels, donuts, and pastries

• Cheeses, dairy, eggs, and locally-raised meats

• Prepared foods like tamales, empanadas, egg rolls, soups, pasta, and homemade pizza

• Olive oils, dips, jams, jellies, salsas, and condiments

• Local honey, loose-leaf teas, and seasonal flowers

• Homemade ice cream, kettle popcorn, and confectionery

• And of course — fresh, air-roasted coffee from us at Booth 6

The market manager brought on 15 new vendors this season, with expanded categories including fresh-pressed juices, fresh lemonade, cider donuts, focaccia breads, prepared salads, side dishes, fermented and pickled vegetables, roasted nuts, candies, granola, and a wood-fired pizza vendor. The market is rolling out new-vendor announcements on their social channels through opening day — follow @elmhurstfarmersmarket on Instagram to meet each one before June 3.

A little planning makes the morning easier. The market is walkable and well laid out, but a few practical things will make your trip smoother:

• Arrive between 7:00 and 9:00 AM for the best selection — bread, baked goods, and produce go quickly

• Bring a tote or insulated bag for produce, dairy, and frozen items

• Carry a little cash for the cash-only vendors

• Leave the dog at home — only service animals are allowed at the market this season

• Bring a stroller if you have one — the lot is paved and easy to navigate

• Check the weather — the market is rain or shine, and slightly drizzly Wednesdays often mean shorter lines

What you'll find at the market shifts week to week. Early June brings asparagus, spring greens, radishes, herbs, microgreens, and the first strawberries. Mid-summer is peak market season — peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, summer squash, and fresh-cut flowers. Late summer into fall brings apples, pears, peppers, eggplant, fall greens, pumpkins, squash, and seasonal baked goods like cider donuts and apple cider.

Many vendors rotate their offerings as the months change — so the market in June looks meaningfully different than the market in October. That's part of the fun.

We're bringing the same thing we bring to every market: fresh-roasted, air-roasted coffee that isn't bitter or burnt. You can grab a hot cup to sip while you shop, or take home a 10-oz bag of whole bean or ground coffee to last the week.

We roast fresh in small batches throughout the week and ship within 24–48 hours, so the coffee you bring home from Elmhurst is days old, not months old. That freshness is what makes the difference between coffee that tastes alive and coffee that tastes like a hotel lobby.