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September · Illinois

What's in season at Illinois farmers markets in September

Apple varieties multiply. Cider returns. First winter squash arrives. Backed by USDA data on 357 Illinois markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Illinois signature this month

Pumpkins

IL is the #1 pumpkin state — 90% of US canned pumpkin comes from here.

Apples (southern IL)

Calhoun County apple country.

Peak this September

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

Pumpkins Apples (southern IL) tomatoes pears peppers eggplant first pumpkins concord grapes plums

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet corn (late) sweet potatoes winter squash late peaches shell beans pawpaws

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

melons blueberries peaches

← Last month

August in Illinois

Was peak: tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches, blueberries…

Next month →

October in Illinois

Coming into peak: apples, pumpkins, winter squash, cider…

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)
See all 357 Illinois markets →

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.