Downtown Elgin Market

10/13/2026

The Downtown Elgin Market would like to give all of our sponsors one more big THANK YOU for helping to bring the market to life this summer!☀️🏖️

Your commitment to Elgin helps bring our market to life: from offering fresh produce and local vendors of music, art, and family fun every Friday in Downtown Elgin.

If you had a great time this summer or have suggestions/concerns you'd like to make us aware of in order to improve the market, please fill out our online survey. We want to hear from you!

🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GHG?fbclid=IwY2xjawU7V_pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMW4zWWVMSzlqSDZTOXFSZjRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLMFmoQbHIJGHZMLWLRsgiG4JJ8QEtgd3k6bMGp5mAXRXkZWSaIFJu15vASU_aem_-0YMzgf87vl4G3Zq1FNStg

09/25/2026

Get a sneak peek of the Fringe! 🎭✨
Some of the incredible Fringe artists from the Elgin Fringe Festival are taking over the market this Friday, 9/25, to give you a 10 to 15-minute teaser of their incredible acts.
Come for the market, stay for the show!

Here is the lineup so far:
- 3:00 PM – The Lunatic's Fringe: A Rock N Roll Graphic Novel
- 6:00 PM – Tap into Time

Support local talent and get a taste of what’s to come!

🔗More information: https://www.elginfringefestival.com/

09/24/2026

Vendor List for September 25th: Fringe Fest at the Market🎈🎠

Bella Bella’s - Baked Goods: Desserts
Botas 4 Soles - Leather Boots and Products
Bridge 'N Sweets Gourmet Bakery - Baked Goods: Desserts
Crepe creations - Crepes
Drink Agape - Beverages
Elder Oaks Farm - Vegetables
Farmer Nick - Meat & Eggs
First Star Art - Art Products
Flame Fragrance & Sanderamics - Self-care and Ceramic Art Products
Wild Blossom Meadery - W**ery
La Joya de Taxco - Jewelry
Lellow Bear Bakery - Baked Goods: Bread and Desserts
Maggie’s Sweets - Baked goods: Desserts
Mama Lee's Popcorn - Popcorn & Beverages
MAREK'S AUTHENTIC POLISH FOOD - Prepared Polish Food
Mighty Bites - Pet Supplies
Petunia - Crafts
Pretty Poppin Potatoes - Loaded Potatoes
Sara’s Coffee 722 - Beverages: Coffee
Shared Harvest Food Cooperative - Vegetables
SheDoughs - Baked Good: Sourdough Bread
Sophie's Mango - Aguas Frescas
Sparkle Chic Unchained - Permanent Jewelry
Spartan Gourmet Foods - Olive Oil & Olives
Stewarts' Cheesecakes - Cheesecake
Tcreativ Designs - Crafts and Art Products
The Finer Edge - Blade Sharpening
The Irie Cup - Beverages: Tea, Lemonade, etc.
The Noble Soapery - Skin and Body Care
Three Bees Honey Farms - Honey; Herbs; Skin and Body Care
Tu Hada Pastelera - Baked Goods: Cookies
Uncle B's Smoke & Fire - BBQ
Wicha En El Micelio - Art Products
Martini Room - Alcoholic Beverages
Kubo - Alcoholic Beverages
El PATIO - Alcoholic Beverages

In celebration of the Elgin Fringe Festival, some of this year's Fringe artists will be performing snippets of their acts:
⏰3 PM: The Lunatic's Fringe, A Rock N Roll Graphic Novel
⏰6 PM: Tap into Time
Find more information about the Elgin Fringe Festival HERE:
🔗https://www.elginfringefestival.com/

Huge THANK YOU to our community partners for helping to make this market possible:

Anderson Humane
https://www.facebook.com/AndersonHumaneConnects
Ceramica (Kids Corner)
https://www.facebook.com/ceramica.artaffair
Food for Greater Elgin
https://www.facebook.com/FoodforGreaterElgin
Gail Borden Public Library
https://www.facebook.com/gailbordenpubliclibrary
Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition

09/20/2026

📢 We Want to Hear From You!

At the Downtown Elgin Market, your feedback helps us grow and improve each season. We invite you to take a few moments to complete our brief survey and share your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions.

Your input is invaluable and greatly appreciated as we work to make the market even better for our community.

🔗 Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GHG

Thank you for being a part of the Downtown Elgin Market!

09/19/2026

Introducing our newest Sponsor: Corey Dixon for Elgin

Corey Dixon is a current Elgin City Council member and a candidate for Mayor of Elgin, Illinois, in the April 2027 election.

09/18/2026

Vendor List for September 18th: Harvest Remix 🎃🌳

Bella Bella’s Café - Baked Goods: Desserts
Botas 4 Soles - Leather Boots and Products
Bridge 'N Sweets Gourmet Bakery - Baked Goods: Desserts
Drink Agape - Beverages
Farmer Nick - Meat & Eggs
First Star Art - Art Products
Flame Fragrance & Sanderamics - Self-care and Ceramic Art Products
Mama Lee's Popcorn - Popcorn & Beverages
MAREK'S AUTHENTIC POLISH FOOD - Prepared Polish Food
Lellow Bear Bakery - Baked Goods: Bread and Desserts
Petunia - Crafts
Pretty Poppin Potatoes - Loaded Potatoes
Shared Harvest Food Cooperative - Vegetables
SheDoughs - Baked Goods: Sourdough Bread
Sophie's Mango - Aguas Frescas
Spartan Gourmet Foods - Olive Oil & Olives
Stewarts' Cheesecakes - Cheesecake
The Finer Edge - Blade Sharpening
The Irie Cup - Beverages: Tea, Lemonade, etc.
The Noble Soapery - Skin and Body Care
Three Bees Honey Farms - Honey; Herbs; Skin and Body Care
Uncle B's Smoke & Fire - BBQ
Wicha En El Micelio - Art Products
La Joya de Taxco - Jewelry
Sara’s Coffee 722 - Beverages: Coffee
Elder Oaks Farm - Vegetables
BIDA Baking - Baked Goods: Desserts
Tu Hada Pastelera - Baked Goods: Cookies
Beakers and Brownies - Baked Goods: Desserts
Crepe creations - Crepes
Sparkle Chic Unchained - Permanent Jewelry
Martini Room - Alcoholic Beverages
Kubo - Alcoholic Beverages
El PATIO - Alcoholic Beverages

And a HUGE thank you to our community partners for helping to make this market possible!

Ceramica (Kids Corner)
https://www.facebook.com/ceramica.artaffair

First Congregational Church
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287847868011847/user/100082722698560/

Hike tribe
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579460364088

Midwest Fruit Explorers (MidFEx)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/280644662382

National Youth Advocate Program
https://www.facebook.com/NYAP.INC

Office of Anna Moeller
https://www.facebook.com/staterepresentativeannamoeller

Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition

Masonic Lodge
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592844658475

09/11/2026

REMINDER that you can enjoy an adult beverage while exploring the Downtown Elgin Market 🍹✨

If you're 21+, grab a drink from Kubo, Martini Room, El Patio, or visit one of our rotating Illinois wineries and sip while you shop local!

Support local businesses, discover fresh finds, and make the most of your market afternoon.

Cheers to shopping local! 🥂

09/11/2026

Visit us this Friday, September 11th from 3–7 PM at the Downtown Elgin Market and say hello to the Snake Ladies!
Not a fan of snakes? No worries, hang out at the Kids Corner with Ceramica for some hands-on fun! 🖌️✨

Check out Ceramica here: https://www.facebook.com/ceramica.artaffair

09/11/2026

Vendor list for September 11th: Unity in Motion 🤝✨

Beakers and Brownies: Baked Goods - Desserts
Bella Bella’s Café: Baked Goods - Desserts
Botas 4 Soles: Leather Boots and Products
Bridge 'N Sweets Gourmet Bakery: Baked Goods - Desserts
Crepe Creations: Crepes
Drink Agape: Beverages
Elder Oaks Farm: Vegetables
Farmer Nick: Meat & Eggs
First Star Art: Art Products
Flame Fragrance & Sanderamics: Self-care and Ceramic Art Products
Clad and Cordon Vineyard: W**e
Kraving Kulture: Baked Goods - Cookies
La Joya de Taxco: Jewelry
Lellow Bear Bakery: Baked Goods - Bread and Desserts
Maggie’s Sweets: Baked goods - Desserts
Mama Lee's Popcorn: Popcorn & Beverages
MAREK'S AUTHENTIC POLISH FOOD: Prepared Polish Food
Petunia: Crafts
Pretty Poppin Potatoes: Loaded Potatoes
Sara’s Coffee 722: Coffee
Shared Harvest Food Cooperative: Vegetables
SheDoughs: Baked Goods - Sourdough Bread
Sophie's Mango: Aguas Frescas
Soul by the Pound: Herbs
Sparkle Chic Unchained: Permanent Jewelry
Spartan Gourmet Foods: Olive Oil & Olives
Stewarts' Cheesecakes: Cheesecake
Tcreativ Designs: Crafts and Art Products
The Finer Edge: Blade Sharpening
The Irie Cup: Beverages - Tea, Lemonade, etc.
The Noble Soapery: Skin and Body Care
Three Bees Honey Farms: Honey; Herbs; Skin and Body Care
Tu Hada Pastelera: Baked Goods - Cookies
Uncle B's Smoke & Fire: BBQ
Wicha En El Micelio: Art Products
Martini Room: Alcoholic Beverages
Kubo: Alcoholic Beverages
El PATIO: Alcoholic Beverages

And a huge thank you to our community partners:
Ceramica (Kids Corner)
https://www.facebook.com/ceramica.artaffair
Elgin citizen police academy alumni association
https://www.facebook.com/ElginCitizensPoliceAcademyAlumniAssociation
First Congregational Church
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287847868011847/user/100082722698560/
Greater Family Health
https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFamilyHealth
Masonic Lodge
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592844658475
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
https://www.facebook.com/mayorscaucus

09/10/2026

Reminder that we're still participating in the LINK Match program!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hshuf4Cgg/

🚨 REMINDER: The LINK Match Program is BACK at the Downtown Elgin Market! 🎉🌟

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated USDA processing delays earlier this season. We’re excited to share that LINK Match benefits are available once again!

If you'd like to participate in the program, stop by the green Info Booth tent at the market to claim your benefits. Our team will be happy to assist you and answer any questions.

Want to learn more about how to maximize your benefits? Check out our social media pages for a detailed guide and helpful information.

We look forward to seeing you at the market! 💚🛍️🌽