Come for the Market. Stay to Explore.
Kick Off Your Weekend in Downtown Elgin!
Downtown Elgin offers a wealth of options for dining, entertainment, and family fun along the beautiful Fox River. To kick off your weekend start by attending the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market. Hosted by the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) of Elgin, the market is open every Friday through mid-October from 3pm to 7pm on Spring Street. Shoppers can find a wide variety of vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, honey, breads, sweets and more. It’s always a fun time with live entertainment and enjoyment for the whole family. DNA encourages market shoppers to also support local businesses through a special Loyalty Program.
Save your receipts! If you spend $100 at Downtown Elgin businesses in any given week you can earn a $5 Farmers Market token. Simply show your valid receipts at the market info booth. It’s DNA’s way of saying Thank You for supporting local businesses.
Explore Local Businesses in Downtown Elgin
This Friday come for the market and stay to explore Downtown Elgin. Grab a healthy smoothie from Goose’s Natural Juices or treat yourself to some gourmet popcorn at Mama Lee’s. Stay for dinner at one of our wonderful local restaurants such as Al’s Café, Elgin Public House, Kubo Sushi or BeaUnique Latin Kitchen. Enjoy a cocktail at Martini Room, Vern’s Tavern or Lounge 51 inside the Dream Hall. The ever-evolving Dream Hall is a happening place, home to Viator Coffee, Lounge 51, Peru Caters, Breakfast Urbano and unique pop-ups almost every weekend.
Shoppers will want to take some extra time to stroll around town and visit the unique retail shops including ABLE Shoppe, Meraki Market Hub, Rediscover Records, Elgin Knit Works, Elgin Antiques & Uniques plus Whatnots & Whimsies. Children will also enjoy the experience of going “downtown”, especially after a stop at Cook’s Sweet Boutique! Parents will want to visit Side Street Studio Arts in the market zone to inquire about their wonderful art programs for all ages. Be sure to spend some time playing at Festival Park and make a stop at the Gail Borden Public Library to check out books for the weekend, and to grab an afternoon treat from Roll N Donuts!
The farmers market extends to 7pm allowing for an easy transition into enjoying a little nightlife. Head to Danny’s on Douglas for live music or visit the Martini Room to enjoy their lounge atmosphere and award-winning martinis. If you’re feeling lucky visit the Grand Victoria Casino and if you’re up for adventure, try an escape room at Escapade 360.
If local history is more your style plan to visit the Elgin History Museum where you can learn about Elgin’s rich heritage through an impressive collection of permanent and rotating exhibits. Another great way to get to know Elgin is by walking through some of the surrounding neighborhoods. Check out Elgin Walks for an interactive map and interesting local details. While you’re walking be sure to check out the Downtown Elgin public art. There are over 20 different sculptures and murals scattered around the downtown.
Support Local Businesses!
This weekend come enjoy your downtown! Whether you do some shopping, go out for dinner, or take a walk to see the sights, Downtown Elgin is a destination where our community can come together. To kick off the weekend, support local businesses, experience new adventures, and to enjoy our vibrant downtown.
Link Match Program Available
Presented by AMITA Health, the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market strives to increase the public’s accessibility to fresh local foods. Individuals under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Illinois’ SNAP program) are eligible to receive an additional $20 at the market when they use their Illinois EBT LINK card thanks to the Link Match Program. The program is sponsored by the Elgin branch of BMO Harris Bank, and is made possible by LINK UP Illinois.
Vote For Elgin as Your Favorite Farmers Market! 
Vote for us as as your Favorite Farmers Market! We will earn national recognition plus a cash prize to help us make the market even better from the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition. Hurry, voting ends in mid-September!
Sip & Shop the Market
Did you know you can Sip & Shop at the market? Stop by one of our beverage tents to purchase a cold beer, a glass of wine, soda or water to sip while you shop the market. It’s one more reason to visit the market and kick off your weekend in Downtown Elgin. Cheers!
Come for the Market. Stay to Explore.
Kick Off Your Weekend in Downtown Elgin!
Downtown Elgin offers a wealth of options for dining, entertainment, and family fun along the beautiful Fox River. To kick off your weekend start by attending the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market. Hosted by the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) of Elgin, the market is open every Friday through mid-October from 3pm to 7pm on Spring Street. Shoppers can find a wide variety of vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, honey, breads, sweets and more. It’s always a fun time with live entertainment and enjoyment for the whole family. DNA encourages market shoppers to also support local businesses through a special Loyalty Program.
Save your receipts! If you spend $100 at Downtown Elgin businesses in any given week you can earn a $5 Farmers Market token. Simply show your valid receipts at the market info booth. It’s DNA’s way of saying Thank You for supporting local businesses.
Explore Local Businesses in Downtown Elgin
This Friday come for the market and stay to explore Downtown Elgin. Grab a healthy smoothie from Goose’s Natural Juices or treat yourself to some gourmet popcorn at Mama Lee’s. Stay for dinner at one of our wonderful local restaurants such as Al’s Café, Elgin Public House, Kubo Sushi or BeaUnique Latin Kitchen. Enjoy a cocktail at Martini Room, Vern’s Tavern or Lounge 51 inside the Dream Hall. The ever-evolving Dream Hall is a happening place, home to Viator Coffee, Lounge 51, Peru Caters, Mr. Hibachi Express & Sushi, Breakfast Urbano and unique pop-ups almost every weekend.
Shoppers will want to take some extra time to stroll around town and visit the unique retail shops including ABLE Shoppe, Meraki Market Hub, Rediscover Records, Elgin Knit Works, Elgin Antiques & Uniques plus Whatnots & Whimsies. Children will also enjoy the experience of going “downtown”, especially after a stop at Cook’s Sweet Boutique! Parents will want to visit Side Street Studio Arts in the market zone to inquire about their wonderful art programs for all ages. Be sure to spend some time playing at Festival Park and make a stop at the Gail Borden Public Library to check out books for the weekend, and to grab an afternoon treat from Roll N Donuts!
The farmers market extends to 7pm allowing for an easy transition into enjoying a little nightlife. Head to Danny’s on Douglas for live music or visit the Martini Room to enjoy their lounge atmosphere and award-winning martinis. If you’re feeling lucky visit the Grand Victoria Casino and if you’re up for adventure, try an escape room at Escapade 360.
If local history is more your style plan to visit the Elgin History Museum where you can learn about Elgin’s rich heritage through an impressive collection of permanent and rotating exhibits. Another great way to get to know Elgin is by walking through some of the surrounding neighborhoods. Check out Elgin Walks for an interactive map and interesting local details. While you’re walking be sure to check out the Downtown Elgin public art. There are over 20 different sculptures and murals scattered around the downtown.
Support Local Businesses!
This weekend come enjoy your downtown! Whether you do some shopping, go out for dinner, or take a walk to see the sights, Downtown Elgin is a destination where our community can come together. To kick off the weekend, support local businesses, experience new adventures, and to enjoy our vibrant downtown.
Link Match Program Available
Presented by AMITA Health, the Downtown Elgin Farmers Market strives to increase the public’s accessibility to fresh local foods. Individuals under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Illinois’ SNAP program) are eligible to receive an additional $20 at the market when they use their Illinois EBT LINK card thanks to the Link Match Program. The program is sponsored by the Elgin branch of BMO Harris Bank, and is made possible by LINK UP Illinois.
Vote For Elgin as Your Favorite Farmers Market!
Vote for us as as your Favorite Farmers Market! We will earn national recognition plus a cash prize to help us make the market even better from the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition. Hurry, voting ends in mid-September!
Sip & Shop the Market
Did you know you can Sip & Shop at the market? Stop by one of our beverage tents to purchase a cold beer, a glass of wine, soda or water to sip while you shop the market. It’s one more reason to visit the market and kick off your weekend in Downtown Elgin. Cheers!
