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Updated · Shaw Local News Network · May 24
Kendall County Region Farmers Markets Open for 2026 Season With 5 Weekly and Monthly Stops
Updated
Updated · Shaw Local News Network · May 24

Kendall County Region Farmers Markets Open for 2026 Season With 5 Weekly and Monthly Stops

3 articles · Updated · Shaw Local News Network · May 24

Summary

  • June openings are rolling out across the Kendall County region, with markets in Oswego, Yorkville, DeKalb and Sycamore launching seasonal schedules that run mostly through September.
  • Oswego Country Market starts June 7 on Sundays, Sycamore opens June 2 on Tuesdays, DeKalb begins June 4 on Thursdays and Yorkville’s new Riverside Farmers Market debuts June 16 on Tuesday evenings.
  • More than 25 vendors are slated for DeKalb, while markets across the region will offer local produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, artisan foods and handcrafted products.
  • The season also includes longer-running and specialty events: Shabbona’s market continues every other Saturday through October, and Sandwich hosts its vintage and handmade market monthly from May through October, excluding September.

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