About Us
Since 2005, The Logan Square Farmers Market (LSqFM) has been an open-air food market and weekly community gathering. The Market is powered by the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, an association of nearly 200 local business members, whose mission is to advance the civic and commercial interests of Logan Square. The Chamber is a tax-exempt 501(c)6 not-for-profit community organization.
The Market's Goals
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To Build an Alternative Food System: The LSqFM provides an outlet for nutritious, conscientiously grown, and produced local foods, and education about these foods, for all members of our community regardless of income level. This is accomplished by a thorough assessment of the vendors and by facilitating SNAP benefit sales and credit or debit card sales. During the Outdoor Seasons, all produce farmers at the LSqFM will be able to accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks offered to WIC/Senior Clients from the IL Department of Human Services. In July 2021, we will be able to offer Double Dollars to our SNAP users, matching up to $15 using LINK cards and FMNP checks in vouchers to be spent on fresh produce at the Logan Square Farmers Market.
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To Foster Entrepreneurship: The LSqFM functions as an incubator for small-scale, local entrepreneurs, especially those in the food sector. Applications from small-scale farmers, producers, and other food businesses will be given preference. The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce rents space throughout the season to various Logan Square based non-food businesses to help them increase their profile.
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To Build Community: The LSqFM serves the community by raising the profile of the neighborhood, reinforcing a positive image of Logan Square, and creating a site for civic engagement and entertainment.
Awards
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2005 - City of Chicago’s Mayor’s Office of Special Events launches, "The Logan Square Farmers Market"
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2007 - City of Chicago partners with the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) and the LSCC becomes the LSqFM's new organizer
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2008 - Became the first in the State of Illinois to process EBT for LINK Card Users
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2009 - The Indoor Market Season during the fall and winter months is introduced
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2013 - Featured as one of "8 Must-Visit Farmer's Markets Around the U.S." by Zagat
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2016 - Named “Best Farmers Market in Chicago” by Chicago Magazine and received an Honorable mention in the New York Time’s "36 Hours in Chicago"
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2017 - Honored as the Best Farmers Market in Illinois by USA Today
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2019 - Voted "Best Farmers' Market" in Chicago Reader's, "Best of Chicago 2019"
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2020 - Voted "Best Farmers Market" in Chicago Reader's, "Best of Chicago 2020"
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2021 - Voted "Best Street Market" in Chicago by Time Out Chicago's 'Best of 2021'
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2022 - Voted "Best Farmers Market" in Chicago Reader's, "Best of Chicago 2021"