Local Roadside Stands
and Farmers Markets
in the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area

For many, farmers markets and roadside stands are a pleasurable ritual in their lives. In contrast to America and its supermarkets, the local market is the center of communities around the world. The market provides a connection to the community, the seasons, and the farmers as well as providing health and environmental benefits. The produce of most supermarkets can travel thousands of miles to reach your dinner plate, but at a farmers market or roadside stand it’s refreshing to know that you are buying food directly from the producer of a product that is harvested daily. For these reasons local markets have been making a dramatic comeback in recent years.

Another reason to shop at these seasonal markets is the culinary experience they engender. Shopping for fresh, seasonal produce brings out inspiration, imagination, and creativity in the cook. And who hasn’t lamented at the taste and texture of tomatoes or corn during the cold winter months and waited in anticipation for the arrival of the next season.

There plenty of roadside stands that can be found around the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area and several larger farmers markets that can be found in its cities. Whether you're traveling through or planning a trip, visitors through the area should take advantage of the season’s cornucopia.

FARMERS  & ARTISANS
MARKET

Alton
Madison County
Every Saturday June through October
8 am to 12 pm
Corner of Henry St. & Landmarks Blvd.
Fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts, and entertainment.
For more information call 618-463-1016
LAND OF GOSHEN
FARMERS MARKET

Edwardsville
Madison County
Every Saturday May through October
8 am - 12 pm
St. Louis & Main Streets
Open air seasonal marketplace in downtown Edwardsville by the courthouse.
For more information call 618-887-9228
FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
Jerseyville
Madison County
  Every Tuesday mid-June through September
4 pm - dusk
Corner of State Street & Exchange
Come out to the Farmers and Artisans Market on State Street for a showcase of locally grown produce and homemade artisan items. All vendors are from Jerseyville and surrounding communities.
For more information call 618-498-2913
Biver Farms CSA
7307 Pin Oak Road
Edwardsville
618-656-5709

Madison County
Dean's Market
on Illinois 100
Kampsville
Calhoun County
618-786-3445
Fournie Farms
925 McDonough Lake Road
Collinsville
618-344-8527

Madison County
Frontier Enterprises
4353 McCoy Road
Bethalto
618-377-2269

Madison County
Grandpa’s Berry Farm
3031 Sand Road
Edwardsville
618-692-4519

Madison County
Hidden Valley
3 miles north of Hardin
on Illinois 100
Calhoun County
618-576-9036
Keller Farms
435 S. Bluff Road
  (Rt. 157)

Collinsville
618-344-8623

Madison County
Norma's Produce
3554 S. IL157
Glen Carbon
618-288-9056

Madison County
Odelehr's
Roadside Market

on Brussels Ferry Road
Calhoun County
Relleke's Market
440 Horseshoe Lake Road
Granite City
618-931-0512

Madison County
Summerfield Farms
1704 W. Delmar Avenue
Godfrey
Madison County
618-466-1840
Toppmeyer's
Roadside Market

on Brussels Ferry Road
Calhoun County
618-883-2383
   
Uncle Andy's
Produce Ranch

Grafton
Jersey County

Orchards
and Berry Farms
Guide to the region's farmers markets and roadside stands where customers can find fresh fruits and vegetables.

 

 

 
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