Planning a barbecue or family gathering this August? The excellent farmers markets near Belleville homes for sale have so much to offer, from fresh, locally sourced produce to prepared foods, unique items for your home, and plenty of fun surprises. Farmers markets are designed to be family-friendly experiences and make for the perfect outing on a weekend morning before enjoying other plans. Our real estate agents have more details on the farmers markets that you can visit in the Belleville area this summer.

• Belleville Old Town Farmer's Market – 803 S. High St., Belleville, IL 62220
  The Belleville Old Town Farmer's Market is conveniently located in downtown Belleville, perfect for some morning shopping on the weekend before enjoying all that the downtown area has to offer. You can find this market between E. Cleveland and E. Grant, near the train tracks. The market meets every Saturday morning from summer through early November and is open from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Many local farmers make their products available at this market, and you'll often find unique goods from local artisans, as well. The selection varies depending on what time of year you visit, and summer is always a great time to shop.

• Belleville Farmer's Market – 500 N. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62221
  The Belleville Farmer's Market is unlike most farmers markets that you'll find for two important reasons. First, it's open 7 days per week, so you can visit to shop for fresh produce any time you'd like. Second, it has two locations in Belleville, starting with the location at 500 N. Illinois Street. Both locations are packed to the brim with locally grown produce, and the Belleville Farmer's Market has been serving the community for nearly 50 years since it first opened in 1975. This location is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday-Friday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday/Sunday.

• Belleville Farmer's Market – 1901 N. Belt West, Belleville, IL 6226
  The second location of the Belleville Farmer's Market, found at 1901 N. Belt West, is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While you'll find many of the same things in stock at both locations, there are also some differences so it's worth checking both if you're searching for something specific. In addition to all of the produce that you can shop for by the pound, the Belleville Farmer's Market also offers special Market Crates, which feature a diverse selection of produced packaged together and sold for a discount. It's a great way to stock up on essentials, and pick up some inspiration for your late-summer meals. You can find the details on the latest crates and other deals by visiting the Belleville Farmer's Market social media pages.

• Just Produce Farmer's Market – 507 S. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, IL 62269
  If you don't mind taking a quick drive outside of Belleville to visit a farmers market, the Just Produce Farmer's Market is open 7 days from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In addition to fresh produce, you'll find interesting prepared foods like the very popular (and very spicy) Carolina Reaper Salsa. This market also offers the convenient option of online ordering, so you can have your produce waiting when you arrive.

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