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August · Illinois

What's in season at Illinois farmers markets in August

Peak market month. Tomato + corn + peach trinity at every stand. Backed by USDA data on 357 Illinois markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Illinois signature this month

Sweet corn

Illinois sweet corn — short window, peak intensity.

Peak this August

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Sweet corn tomatoes peaches blueberries peppers eggplant cucumbers melons basil

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

raspberries blackberries plums green beans cabbage first apples shell beans

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

cherries snap peas

← Last month

July in Illinois

Was peak: blueberries, cherries, sweet corn, cucumbers…

Next month →

September in Illinois

Coming into peak: apples, tomatoes, pears, peppers…

Where to shop in Illinois

Top Illinois farmers markets

Aledo Main Street Farmer's Market & Bake Sale

Aledo · 61231
5.0 (2)

Arlington Heights Farmers Market

Arlington Heights · 60004
5.0 (8)

Carlinville Farmers Market

Carlinville · 62626
5.0 (1)

Cuba Farmers Market

Cuba · 61427
5.0 (3)

Desoto Community Farmers Market

Desoto · 62924
5.0 (1)

East Dundee Farmers Market

Dundee · 60118
5.0 (1)

Farmers Market on the Square

Jacksonville · 62650
5.0 (2)

Freeport Farmers Market

Freeport · 61032
5.0 (1)
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Seasonal data is generalized to midwest & northeast. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.