It's definitely market season, so what better way to celebrate than go to markets! We were looking…read morefor a new to us market to visit and decided to go to the Grayslake market right before they switched to the summer markets on Wednesdays. The market is located in downtown area so there were tons of street parking and shops to hop in and out of while venturing the market. The vendors are all local and are super friendly! We always seem to end to find something. But I also love the variety. The only thing is that there are so many vendors and the booths are rather close together so it's often an ant farm getting through, you move in one direction and commit all the way through. (At least this was the case the two times we went!)

I don't go to many farmers markets, and the first time I went to this one I was underwhelmed. It…read morewas in very early spring, or maybe it was early summer actually, and there were very few vendors there. So my next visit wasn't until the summer and boy what a difference. Once the summer kicks in, there is quite a variety to choose from. The produce itself can be really really good or really underwhelming. Sometimes it is hit or miss. The other things of the farmers market, like Lesters Bison and Nana's Rum Cakes and Wildflower Bakery and the wine tastings they have really help to balance out all of those nutritious fruits and vegetables-makes it worth it. It's all about balance, right? ha ha One of my friends turned me onto the Lesters Bison vendor, and I will say if you're trying to cut back on fat and calories and cholesterol, this is the way to go. So now instead of using ground beef, I try and pick up some ground bison. We also tried the bison patties already formed and they were really great. We weren't sure what to expect but I kid you not, very flavorful and juicy. If this was regular ground beef and it was that thin, it would have been dull, tasteless and dry- the difference was very surprising. They also have tons of cuts of steak (ribeye was of course delish), and other choices like elk, etc. Let me just say this for the record: get your ass to Nana's Rum Cakes! You will not regret this. This is rum cake on a whole nother level. The couple that sells them, one of which is Nana, is charming, delightful. And I love supporting local business, but the spectacular taste of these rum cakes is what keeps you going back. I'm an addict for life now. I like the plain-vanilla or the plain-vanilla with nuts, but my husband is a drag and doesn't like the nuts, hehe, so I sacrifice for him. ha ha While the chocolate rum cake was okay, we both agreed it was not as special. But the plain-vanilla and with nuts is not to be missed. The market is especially lovely in the late summer or early fall. Two days ago it was just gorgeous. And there are a lot of vendors to choose from. You can go to their website and see which vendors will be there which week. It's very user friendly. Summer hours are 3-7 on Wednesdays, but they are soon switching for the new fall schedule which is on Saturday (mornings, I believe?), so hit up the website for hours. Why aren't you there yet?? Nana's waiting for you; don't disappoint Nana, people.

Was a good market. I got corn. But they have lots of other options. . Bakery ,fresh produce ,…read moremeat, cheese, eggs flowers. A play area we did not loom long we just wanted corn

I had the wonderful time wandering through those stunning sunflower fields. It was absolutely…read morebreathtaking and I spent ages just soaking it all in and snapping countless photos. They've also done such a fantastic job setting up the whole area for photography there are super cool vintage tractors and all sorts of other charming little spots perfectly placed for you to capture some amazing memories. It made for such a fun and picturesque outing.

We love getting our summer tomatoes from Gary! He creates amazing varieties and the flavors are…read moreunbeatable. If you're looking to grow AMAZING flavorful tomatoes look no further!

Since I last wrote, the farm stand moved to 3206 Rt 173, one property over from location that it…read morepreviously shared with Ginger Blossom, which is now closed. Location remains on the north side of the road. The farm no longer sells its produce through farmers markets or a CSA. The stand is its sole sales outlet. Pick-your-own remains $1.00/lb. Prices for already picked produce are still reasonable but up slightly from before. Everything is still grown with heart and free of chemicals. Stand should open this year around July 1.

Wagner Farm is one of our family's favorite places to visit. Our children absolutely love seeing…read moreall of the farm animals, and every visit is a fun, hands-on experience. It's a great place for kids to learn about farm life while spending time outdoors. The farmers market is another highlight, with a great selection of fresh, local produce and other delicious products. The farm is well maintained, the staff and volunteers are welcoming, and there are always interesting seasonal activities to enjoy. It's a wonderful community resource and a perfect outing for families with young children. We always look forward to coming back!

Amazing place we go every Saturday . Great parking since people come and go quickly . There's so…read moremuch to see and do and all the Vendors are Amazing . I get my Awesome Produce, Eggs, Ground Lamb, Soap, Bread , Honey , Cheese all here ! They have yummy nibbles and even have baked goods inside . There are Cows, Sheep, Chickens lots of things to EAT and See!

Always wanted to go strawberry picking, but every year we miss the picking window…read more This year we finally went. Chose Stade's based on reviews, availability and location. It was great and would definitely go again! Pricing is fair. They require a $7 minimum per person. It wasn't a problem for us because we chose (2) 4 quart buckets. As of June 2026, 1 qt was $7, 2 qt $14 and 4 qt was $20. I feel their pricing is fair esp given the price of berries recently. They provide the buckets that you keep. You can either take a trolley, train (extra charge) or walk. The field wasn't too far about 10-15 min. We opted to walk both ways. The strawberry fields were pretty big. I highly recommend coming early in the day because it gets busy and the earlier you come, the bigger the berries. They stagger their plantings so it stretches the season longer. They also have lettuce, radishes, cilantro, raspberries and sugar snap peas this weekend. Everything except sugar snap peas were a separate charge. All of their pricing is on their website and their Facebook page has their availability for the day. Strollers and wagons are welcome, but no dogs. The market is worth checking out. They had meats, pies, gifts, donuts, drinks and some produce. I highly recommend the strawberry lemonade slushy. It was refreshing after a couple of hours in the sun. The strawberry donut was tasty, too. It was moist and tender and not terribly sweet. Will definitely be back next year for more strawberry picking. We may comeback for other pickings later this year.

Visited again this week to check out the market. Lots of fruit and vegetables, canned goods and…read morebakery items! They also have a craft area with homemade items are sold. Fun to walk through! Apple cider donuts are delicious!

Shop local. Cute…read moreoutdoor weekend market. Several venders with local arts and crafts that make a great gift for friends and family.

The owners are so incredibly nice and helpful. They sometimes come closer to Chicago for fairs and…read morefarmers markets and are willing to bring specific flowers for you if you call ahead. Flowers are beautiful and healthy, and very reasonable prices.

Came to this farm as it seemed they were growing a variety of vegetables and we were in the area!…read moreThe family immediately came out and was so, so kind - told us what they had and we were pleasantly surprised he had the freshest snap peas! We picked way more than were necessary but they were just that perfect - slightly sweet and crunchy! He was also really friendly and kind to those visiting, explaining the process of growing each vegetable and his successes/challenges over the last season, and was just really open to answering questions and having a conversation. We will definitely come back!

Find beautiful home-grown food: vegetables, apples, meats, bread, strawberries, raspberries, etc…read more Some crafters of note and flowers.

This year it is kind of small, but there are a lot of nice things to buy. It is still worth…read morechecking out.

Roselle French Market has opened! Wednesdays from 4-8pm starting June 4 and running till August 27…read more The market is located next to the newly finished "Petal Porch" running a block long on Prospect St between Main & Elm St. The market has a wide variety of vendors: honey, jewelry, kettle corn, coffee beans, sweets, spreads, artisan goods, pet treats, soaps, candles, and more! The market has some brick and mortar stands as well as true small businesses. Some vendors will be rotated while others will be weekly staples. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about some of the vendor's products and where their business started! Roselle is the perfect addition to the "french market" cities and I cannot wait to visit again soon!

I love going there , so much in garden plants, flowers and so much more. Go there and see for…read moreyourself ... you'll love it.

CITY SLICKER I have…read moredriven by here many times but i have never stopped. Recently I needed zucchini. We were having company over and I wanted to add grilled zucchini to the menu. When I stopped in I was amazed at the large selection of items they had. They also had a bunch of great looking zucchini. The normal price for them was $1.29 a pound but they were on special for 75 cents a pound. I grabbed 3 nice size ones and the total price was $1.83. Now that was a deal. I should have grabbed more. I was also able to meet the owner Chris. She was very friendly and helpful. She actually stopped in to drop off more zucchini. She was also there to see how the store was doing. We also started talking about cooking food and using fresh veggies. As she was talking to me she was looking through the peppers. She picked up two giant green peppers that were going bad and asked me if I could do something with them. I told her Yeah and she gave them to me. In fact, I took them home and roasted them on the fire pit. I also served them to our guests later that day and they loved them. In fact, the guests used them on there brats. I know roasted peppers are not a traditional topping but I must admit they tasted fantastic on the brats. Thanks Chris for giving me these and adding to our already delicious menu. This store is seasonal. I am not sure when they close down but I'm sure when it starts to get cold. I also learned that Chris is the daughter of the famous Jerry Smith who has the farm North of this location. So all of there fresh seasonal veggies come from there. Jerry Smith's farm has a great pumpkin patch for the kids to visit in October. If you haven't been there then I recommend you load up the Family and make a trip there. They also have a Corn Festival coming up in August too. Those events take place at the Jerry Smith Farm and not here. I also have a Yelp Review posted for that location. Okay back to Green Acres. The selection was huge. They had a variety of potatoes and onions, Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, regular tomatoes, 4 foot tall Dill, corn, hot peppers, green peppers, pickles, watermelon and zucchini. Everything looked amazing. In addition to the fresh vegetables this location also carried flats of flowers too. I really wanted the palm tree for $330.00 It looks so cool plus I would always feel like I'm on vacation if I owned it. So if you are driving down the road and you see a little shack at the side of the road it's Green Acres. It is the place to be. It's like farm living which is the life for me. Yeah I may get allergic from the smell of hay. I do love the country but I also love my big city too. There are some song lyrics mixed in there above...enjoy!!! See Green Acres makes me want to break out in song. I'm happy that people seem to be getting healthier. Places like this are helping us move in the right direction. We need to learn how to make food again and not out of a box but from scratch. It is not only rewarding to do this but it tastes amazing. So I appreciate Green Acres and I can not wait to stop back.