Market Days Are Back: Jefferson Park Sunday Market Returns With Fresh Dates, Local Vendors & SNAP Access All Summer Long

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Jefferson Park · May 10, 2026

Summer is just around the corner, and Jefferson Park's favorite outdoor tradition is gearing back up — the Jefferson Park Sunday Market is officially returning for the 2026 season, and the full schedule is set. Running on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Jefferson Memorial Park (4822 N. Long Ave.), the market will kick off on June 14 and run through October 25, giving neighbors a reliable bi-weekly destination for fresh produce, local vendors, and community connection straight through the fall.

One of the most community-minded details of this year's market: it accepts Illinois SNAP/Link benefits through the city's Link Match Program, which matches purchases dollar-for-dollar up to $25. That means fresh, locally sourced food is more accessible than ever for Jefferson Park families. Whether you're stocking up on vegetables, browsing handmade goods, or simply soaking up the neighborhood vibe on a Sunday morning, the market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each of its dates.

Meanwhile, the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce — the community engine behind so much of the neighborhood's business and civic life — holds its next General Monthly Meeting on Thursday, May 14 at the Copernicus Center (5214 W. Lawrence Ave.). It's a great way to plug into what's coming next for the neighborhood. Follow the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce for vendor applications, market updates, and the full summer calendar!

Sources:
1. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-farmers-markets-open-2026-schedule-locations/
2. https://www.jeffersonparkchamber.com/events
3. https://www.chipublib.org/locations/38/