Award-Winning Farmers Market To Soon Reopen For Summer Season

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — The Farmers Market+ At The Dole, an award-winning local market, is reopening for its outdoor summer season on Sunday, May 24.

The market, which first opened in 2018, has become a Crystal Lake favorite for fresh produce, artisan goods and family-friendly activities.

The first outdoor market of the season will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 24 on the historic Dole Mansion lawn, 401 Country Club Road. Visitors can check out:

• Locally grown produce, flowers, and farm-fresh goods
• Baked goods, handmade artisan products, and specialty foods
• Food trucks with brunch and lunch options
• Live acoustic music and entertainment
• The Market+ bar serving brunch cocktails, coffee drinks, and more
• Family-friendly activities, including face painting and balloon creations

After opening day, the Farmers Market+ will take place weekly on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 26. Admission is free and pets on leashes are welcome.

Parking is available near the Dole Mansion.

Since its debut in 2018, the Farmers Market has earned multiple awards, including the best farmers market in Illinois, for its unique blend of local shopping, live entertainment and community atmosphere.