Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

This is a fairly large market as far as city farmer's markets go. There's a wonderful selection of ripe fruits and veggies every Saturday - from leafy greens of all kinds to all the favorite (and some not so well known) berries, melons, peas, pods, corn, carrots, beets, herbs of all kinds, all the way to exotic mushrooms - the list goes on and on. Though the prices from tent to tent are about the same throughout the market there are always a few good deals to be found. The market also provides a variety of fresh cut flowers and usually hosts a local charity tent that will often be selling home made baked goods to raise money for their cause.

Aside from some of the best pie cherries I've ever tasted (OK, well some credit does go to my mom who is _the best_ pie baker in the world), the market offers a wide range of yummy food - and even has a bakers stand or two from locally owned bread and bake shops. Other non-veggie items include a meat stand and a couple of cheese stands. This market has something for everyone.

Don't forget to bring some of your own recycled plastic bags as some farmers are charging for them - which, let's face it, is a good thing for everyone, so recycle those plastics or bring some cloth bags!