Heirloom Farmers' Market

A popular Illinois business known throughout the region for its restaurant, store and heirloom seed business is holding a weekly old-fashioned farmers' market every Saturday through October, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with live music and area farmers and crafters. The Heirloom Market & Café in Thomson, Ill., offers fresh produce, homemade crafts, baked goods and heirloom started plants. Live music is provided each Saturday. The farmers' market is located in front of the Heirloom Market & Café, the popular business that features an old-town bistro-style restaurant and store that sells everything from authentic Amish goods, to kids' toys, to grass-fed beef, to heirloom seeds and plants, to solar generators. The restaurant menu features grilled Panini's, soups, gourmet coffee, fresh-baked desserts and ice cream, along with indoor and outdoor seating.