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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 |
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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 |
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LAND
OF GOSHEN
FARMERS MARKET
Edwardsville
Madison County |
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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 |
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FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
Jerseyville
Madison County |
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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 |
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Biver Farms CSA
7307 Pin Oak Road
Edwardsville
618-656-5709
Madison County |
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Dean's
Market
on Illinois 100
Kampsville
Calhoun County
618-786-3445 |
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Fournie Farms
925 McDonough Lake Road
Collinsville
618-344-8527
Madison County |
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Frontier Enterprises
4353 McCoy Road
Bethalto
618-377-2269
Madison County |
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Grandpa’s Berry Farm
3031 Sand Road
Edwardsville
618-692-4519
Madison County |
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Hidden Valley
3 miles north of Hardin
on Illinois 100
Calhoun County
618-576-9036 |
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Keller Farms
435 S. Bluff Road
(Rt. 157)
Collinsville
618-344-8623
Madison County |
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Norma's Produce
3554 S. IL157
Glen Carbon
618-288-9056
Madison County |
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Odelehr's
Roadside Market
on Brussels Ferry Road
Calhoun County |
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Relleke's Market
440 Horseshoe Lake Road
Granite City
618-931-0512
Madison County |
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Summerfield Farms
1704 W. Delmar Avenue
Godfrey
Madison County
618-466-1840 |
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Toppmeyer's
Roadside Market
on Brussels Ferry Road
Calhoun County
618-883-2383 |
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Uncle
Andy's
Produce Ranch
Grafton
Jersey County |
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Orchards
and Berry Farms
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Guide to the
region's farmers markets and roadside stands where customers can find
fresh fruits and vegetables. |
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