Aurora Midweek Farmers Market Now Open

AURORA, IL — Aurora's Midweek Farmers Market made its return this week. Located in the former Walmart parking lot at 2131 W. Galena Boulevard, the market is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 27. Offerings include more than 20 farm, food and artisan vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, desserts and homemade gifts and art.

According to the City of Aurora:

Local farm vendors Theis Farms, Wiltse Farms and BR Honey Co. will be joined by farmers from throughout the region to offer shoppers the best produce in the area. Visitors can also enjoy food from such favorites as the Wurst Kitchen and Dick's Mini-Donuts, as well as Georgie's Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Yum Yum Chinese Cuisine and Legit Dogs and Ice.

While enjoying a meal at the market or picking up produce to prepare later, visitors can also purchase arts and gifts from AID, C & G Creations, Crafty Girls, Geri & Rosie's Creations, House of Patricia, Kelly's Dollar, Natural Refinery, Sweet Sensations and Rover's K9 Snacks.

Another farmers market in Aurora's downtown is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 21. The signature downtown market is located at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway Ave.

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