Looking for farmers markets in the Rockford area? Here's a guide for you

ROCKFORD — Farmers market season is upon us. Here is your guide to when and where you can visit area farmers markets and what you can expect to find.

Belvidere Farmers Market and Crafts: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through mid-October at 1940 N. State St., Belvidere.

Local vegetables, fruits and baked goods. The Belvidere Farmers Market is committed to providing its customers with the freshest, locally grown and harvested produce at supermarket prices.

More information: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/belvidere-farmers-market

Edgebrook Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday's, through Oct. 26. In the parking lot of the Edgebrook shopping center, North Alpine and Highcrest roads. Rockford.

Local farmers display their highest quality vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants as well as fresh baked breads and sweet treats, honey, locally raised free-range meats, farm fresh eggs, natural dog treats, jellies and jams.

More information: https://www.gorockford.com/listings/edgebrook-farmers-market/338/

Freeport Farmers Market: 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday's through October in the CVS parking lot, 721 W. South St., Freeport.

Market vendors have baked goods, including pies, cookies, breads and more. There is a great selection of crafts and unique gift items as well as flowers, plants for the garden and more.

More information: https://www.localharvest.org/freeport-farmers-market-M38478

Forest City Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday's through Oct. 28 at 1280 S. Alpine Road, Rockford.

The market features fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, jewelry and handmade soap.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/rfdForestCityFarmersMarket

Midtown Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday's from June 2 through Oct. 27 at the corner of 7th Street & 4th Avenue, Rockford.

Midtown Market was founded in 2018 to encourage a community gathering for ethnic food, farm produce, coffee drinks, kid activities, music, and crafts. The Rockford Midtown Market is a partnership between Katie's Cup and Midtown District. They are a family-friendly, pet-friendly, and bike-friendly market for farmers, food trucks, cottage bakers and more.

http://rockfordmidtownmarket.com/

North End City Market: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 15 at North Main & Auburn streets, Rockford.

North End City Market features fresh produce in a community atmosphere. The market offers an assortment of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, honey, baked goods, and more.

https://www.gorockford.com/listings/north-end-city-market/458/

Rockford City Market: 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 30 (4 to 7:30 p.m. after Labor Day) at East State and Water streets, downtown Rockford.

Now in its 13th season, City Market features local food, appetizers, and desserts. Shop for handmade goods, clothing, jewelry and children’s items. The market also features live music.

More information: http://www.rockfordcitymarket.com/

Rockton River Market: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday's, June 1 through Aug. 24 at 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton.

A wide variety of vendors, food and drinks in downtown Rockton at Settlers Park.  Musical entertainment each week starting at 6 p.m.

More information: https://www.gorockford.com/listings/rockton-river-market/925/

Stephenson County Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday's and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays through October at 23 W. Exchange St., Freeport.

Fresh produce, baked goods, canned goods, locally raised meat products, plants ( perennials, vegetables, herbs, houseplants) craft items and more.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/StephensonCountyFarmersMarket/

Winnebago Farmers Market: 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday's, June 3 through October 28 at the corner of Bluff & Elida streets, Winnebago.

The market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, fresh flowers, potted perennials and baked goods.

More information: Merri Carlson, 815-335-7617

Beloit Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday's through October at corner of State Street & E. Grand Avenue, Beloit.

A community tradition featuring vendors selling local produce, organics, baked goods, honey, jams & jellies, bedding plants, fish, meat, eggs, fresh flowers, artisan crafts, scents and skin care products.

More information: https://downtownbeloit.com/us/events/farmers-market/

Ken DeCoster: kdecoster@rrstar.com; @DeCosterKen

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Here's a guide to farmers market's in the Rockford area