Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

The 2026 season of the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market will run every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon, starting May 9th through Oct 17th, in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street in Downtown Alton, Illinois. The market will be in session rain or shine!

Shoppers will find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables, including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot and iced coffee, fresh bread, and other baked goods. In addition, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork such as pottery, stained glass, soap, candles, and woodworking items will be sold. We also welcome vendors to serve meals that are ready to eat on-site, so expect an abundance of delicious breakfast and lunch items to be available!

Live entertainment, artist demonstrations, and other special activities will be scheduled every week. To receive reminders for what produce is in season, as well as upcoming entertainment and activities, follow the page: Facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket

ACTIVITY & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

5/9 - Mother's Day Card Making Station with Jacoby Arts Center

5/16 Free Zumba with Tanya Fox at 9:30

5/23 - Artist demo: Weaving & Twining with Patty Baird & friends

5/30 - Live music from Charlotte Lenore

6/6 - Live music from Ken and Linda

6/13 - Artist demo: Pottery wheel throwing with Bob Sancamper & friends

6/20 - Live music from Acoustic Potluck

6/27 - Live music from Lauran Waters

7/4 - Christmas in July

7/11 - 3 Purple Coats youth acting troupe performs scenes from Andi the Dreamer

7/18 - Activities with the Madison County Farm Bureau

7/25 - Keep Alton Weird Sideshow with FreakSow Deluxe!

8/1 - Middle ages historical reenactment with the Society for Creative Anachronism

8/8 - Celebrating National Farmers' Market Week

8/15 - Market BINGO!

8/22 - Brews & Brunch

8/29 - Live music with Psychedelic Symphony Duo

9/5 - Live music from Keith Domescik

9/12 - Make & take project: mixed media stickers with Alton Art Revival

9/19 - Live music from Dead Shamrocks

9/26 - Piasa Bird Photo opportunity with Megyme Productions

10/3 - Canine Carnival

10/10 - Community Yard Sale

10/17- Goat Yoga from 9-10 *ticketed

 

Saturday, May. 16 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue: Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street

, Alton, IL 62002