Events

Winter Farmer's Market at the Woodstock Fairgrounds

Saturday, April 01, 2023 at 09:00 AM
Woodstock Fairgrounds in Woodstock, IL

The Woodstock Winter Farmer's Market is held in Building "D" at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. Along with the usual farm market offerings, the market features several local artisans on each of the featured Saturdays. The Food Shed Co-op is happy to host a table on selected market dates during the winter/early spring months. Join us at the Woodstock Winter Farmer's Market from 9:00am to 1:00pm!

Winter Farmer's Market at the Dole

Sunday, April 02, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake, IL

The Food Shed Co-op is proud to be joining local farmers at the Farmer's Market at the Dole! We will be manning a table at the market to find new owners and inform the public of our up and coming locally-owned grocery store! Why not plan on visiting one of Illinois best farmer's market and stop in and say hello at the Food Shed Co-op table?

About the Farmer's Market

Voted #1 Farmers Market in Illinois by those who enjoyed the variety of vendors plus all the extras we have to offer!

What started in 2021 as an outdoor market bringing the season’s freshest locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, flowers and delicacies to Northern Illinois has expanded to provide an indoor market to support our local and surrounding communities year round due to popular demand.

Featuring:

  • Freshest locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, flowers and delicacies from local growers
  • Variety of art from local artisans
  • Children’s attractions
  • Food Trucks-brunch/lunch fare
  • Cash bar including brunch drink specials, coffee drinks and more
  • Live acoustic music
  • Beautiful lakeside setting adjacent to Crystal Lake’s lively Main Beach and iconic Country Club
  • Easy access and ample parking onsite
  • Following current CDC and Restore IL protocols

Gardenfest

Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 07:30 AM


Join our friends - the Illinois/McHenry County Master Gardeners at Gardenfest! This event has multiple tracks presented by various experts throughout the county!

Registration is $45.00 per person - $25 for Horticulture Students! Registration ends 3/31 - REGISTER NOW! This event is hosted by the Illinois Extension and Illinois Master Gardeners. Click HERE to view the Gardenfest breakout sessions.

Winter Farmer's Market at the Dole

Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake, IL

The Food Shed Co-op is proud to be joining local farmers at the Farmer's Market at the Dole! We will be manning a table at the market to find new owners and inform the public of our up and coming locally-owned grocery store! Why not plan on visiting one of Illinois best farmer's market and stop in and say hello at the Food Shed Co-op table?

About the Farmer's Market

Voted #1 Farmers Market in Illinois by those who enjoyed the variety of vendors plus all the extras we have to offer!

What started in 2021 as an outdoor market bringing the season’s freshest locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, flowers and delicacies to Northern Illinois has expanded to provide an indoor market to support our local and surrounding communities year round due to popular demand.

Featuring:

  • Freshest locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, flowers and delicacies from local growers
  • Variety of art from local artisans
  • Children’s attractions
  • Food Trucks-brunch/lunch fare
  • Cash bar including brunch drink specials, coffee drinks and more
  • Live acoustic music
  • Beautiful lakeside setting adjacent to Crystal Lake’s lively Main Beach and iconic Country Club
  • Easy access and ample parking onsite
  • Following current CDC and Restore IL protocols