Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market

May 11 – October 19, 2024 (Every Saturday from 8am-Noon)

The 2024 season of the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market will begin on Saturday, May 11th in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street in Downtown Alton, Illinois. The market will be in session, rain or shine, every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until Noon through Oct 19th.

Please note that on June 22nd our event is being displaced to accommodate the Powerboat Championship Race on the Mississippi. On 6/22 the Market will be relocated to the parking lot at the corner of Broadway & Ridge Street (next to FLOCK Food Truck Park).

Shoppers will find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot and iced coffee, fresh bread and other baked goods. In addition, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork such as pottery, stained glass, soap, candles, and woodworking items will be sold. We are now allowed to welcome vendors who will be serving meals that are ready to eat on-site, so we expect an abundance of delicious new breakfast and lunch items to be available!

Live entertainment, artist demonstrations and other special activities have been scheduled every week. To receive reminders for what produce is in season as well as upcoming entertainment and activities, follow the page: Facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket.

This year marks the 32nd season of the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market, organized by Alton Main Street as part of the organization’s efforts to revitalize the Downtown Alton historic district.

Alton Main Street has received a LinkUP Illinois grant to help us improve access to healthy food. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted by most vendors, and recipients can receive an unlimited dollar for dollar match. Simply visit the information booth to swipe your card and double your buying power for fresh fruits and vegetables!

BASIC VENDOR INFORMATION

At the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market, any products that are handmade by the vendor or homegrown within a 50-mile radius are welcome to be sold.

New vendors are welcome; registration fees are $12.00 per week, with discounted seasonal rates available.

Complimentary booth space is available for non-profit organizations, and any vendor up to 18 years of age receives their first week free to encourage our youth to try their hand as an entrepreneur.

If you will be selling uncut fruits and vegetables, art, or crafts then all of the information pertaining to your booth can be found on our registration form.

If you will be selling any food other than uncut fruits and vegetables, please see the Food Vendor Regulations page for detailed requirements which have recently been updated to allow greater flexibility.

Click the button below for full details and to register.

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Copies of our vendor map will be available at the information booth!

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