Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market
✓ USDA-verified551 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois 62002
Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market is a farmers market in Alton, Illinois, in Madison County. The season runs June – October, market days are Wed, Sat, and hours are Wed: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Vendors here are recorded as selling vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, plants & seedlings, and eggs. This market accepts SNAP/EBT and appears on the current USDA SNAP retailer authorization file, so that benefit is federally confirmed rather than self-reported. It also takes Senior FMNP and Credit / Debit. The listing was confirmed against the USDA's live directory feed, so the core details are recent.
Hours & season
What you'll find
Payment & benefits
- Accepts SNAP/EBT, verified against the current USDA SNAP retailer list
- Accepts Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Accepts credit and debit cards
What is in season in Illinois right now
A late, compressed season: most crops land between June and October, with sweet corn and squash as the summer stars. These crops are usually at their peak across Illinois around August. Availability at Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market depends on what it grows and on how the season has run this year.
Fruit
Vegetables
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About Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market
- When is Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market open?
- The season runs June – October. It operates on Wed, Sat. Listed hours are Wed: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Market schedules shift around holidays and at the season's edges, so confirm before a long drive.
- Where is Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market held?
- 551 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois 62002. The map on this page shows the location and the directions link opens it in Google Maps.
- Does Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market accept SNAP or EBT?
- Yes. It accepts SNAP/EBT and is on the current USDA SNAP retailer authorization list. At most markets you swipe your EBT card at the information booth and receive tokens to spend with vendors.
- What can you buy at Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market?
- Recorded products include vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, plants & seedlings, eggs, honey, meat, poultry, cheese & dairy, baked goods, jams & preserves, prepared food, coffee & tea, handmade crafts, and soap & body care. Vendor lineups change week to week through the season.
- What is in season in Illinois in August?
- Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe & melons, and cherries are typically at their peak in Illinois around now. What any single market has depends on its growers and the year's weather.
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