Park Forest Community Market
May 30 - Oct. 3, 2026
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
26th & Western Ave., Park Forest, IL
Since 1974, the Park Forest Community Market, formerly the Park Forest Farmers’ Market and Main Street Market, has connected area residents with local farmers, food vendors, artisans, and small businesses. The Market serves Park Forest and surrounding communities by providing access to local seasonal produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, eco-friendly cleaning products, jewelry, and more every Saturday from May through October.
The Market accepts EBT/Link, WIC, and Senior Nutrition Coupons.
The Market is open Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 30 through Oct. 3.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available to keep your hands clean
- No handling of products before purchase
Mission
The Park Forest Community Market’s mission is to promote a resilient and thriving local food community by connecting all our neighbors with access to fresh, locally grown and produced foods, homemade artisanal products, handcrafted goods, and value-added products while providing local entrepreneurs with an avenue to grow sustainable businesses.
Become a vendor at the Community Market
Apply today to sell at this year’s market! Market spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, please complete all parts of the application and submit your payment and documents to the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health. Call the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health at 708-748-2005 or email dgordon@vopf.com or amccollough@vopf.com with any questions, concerns, or comments about the Park Forest Community Market.
Community Market Application Document Links:
2026 Community Market Online Vendor Application
2026 Community Market Rules of Operation
Cottage Food Registration Guide
Cottage Food Registration Application for Cook and Will County
Cottage Food Registration Checklist
Where is the Community Market located?
NEW LOCATION: 26th & Western, Park Forest, IL 60466, near the Juancho’s Tacos Food Truck.
Check out the Main Street Market Video