Spend the Afternoon with US
This is an outdoor open-air farmers market. We would love to have you come and spend an afternoon with us.
Reusable Cloth or Food Grade bags are welcome.
Grab some lunch from one of our food vendors and take a seat to enjoy your meal or snack in the park.
Listen to one of the live entertainers.
Learn from our Chefs during a cooking demonstration.
Join a class
Get a Chair or Table Massage
Let your children hang in the Kid Zone.
Entertainment 2024
DJs | Musicians | Band | Singer | Spoken Word Artist | and others
DJ Lloyd *Caribbean/ Reggae 06/27/2024
Meet Our Massage Therapist
We are super excited to have Ray join us this season.
He and his team will be in the park 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stretch and Mediation will also be offered every day at 3 pm - 3:30 pm
June 6 | 20
July 11 | 25
August 1 | 15 | 29
September 5 | 19
October 3 | 17 | 31
The Food Experience Tent
Cooking Demonstrations 2024
Univ. of IL Extension
Contact: Sherri Ann Ambrose
University of Illinois Extension (EFNEP) Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program | Kinesiology and Nutrition/Affiliate at UIC
Dates: 6/6/24 | 6/20/24
7/25/24
8/1/24 | 8/15/24
9/5/24 | 9/19/24
10/03/24 | 10/17/24
Contact: Maria Delis
Maria Delis, RN LDN has been a dietitian with Beyond Hunger since 2010.
Dates: 6/6/24: Tabling Only to inform the community of their activities
6/13/24
7/11/24
8/8/24
9/12/24
Contact: Chef Daniel Hammond
Chicago born and raised artist. Singer/songwriter, photographer, and most importantly, CHEF Daniel Hammond has dedicated his entire life to the arts
Dates: 6/27/24 rescheduled to 7/11/2024
8/22/24
9/2624
10/24/24
The Flavour Unit Corp is comprised of two food companies.
Contact: Javon Nicholas - Creative Food Director -
www.theflavourunitcorp.com | (844) 434-4765
Dates: 7/18/24
8/29/24
Activities and Resources for all!
Austin Community Co-Op - Strengthen the health, wellness, and local economy of the Austin community.
Beyond Hunger - Provides hunger-relief programming and services to 13-zip codes across Cook County, including portions of Chicago and its near-west Suburbs.
Build, Inc - Mentoring young people who face the steepest obstacles.
CARPLS - A legal aid nonprofit connecting people with solutions to everyday legal matters in Cook County and throughout Illinois.
Chicago Grows Food - Expanding the food growing community. At the market: June 13 | July 11 | August 8 | September 12 | October 10
Chicago Office Inspector General - To promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity by identifying corruption, waste, and mismanagement in City government.
Garfield Park Conservatory - Envisions a world where people embrace and honor the importance of nature.
Leaders Network Financial Credit Union - The Leaders Network has partnered with Great Lakes Credit Union to increase access to financial services and funding for the residents of Chicago’s Austin community and surrounding areas.
Link Up IL - Aims to increase the affordability and accessibility of fresh foods by doubling the value of Link or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) purchases at farmers markets, farm stands, food co-ops, and independent grocery and corner stores across Illinois.
Oak Street Health - Oak Park
OBAMA Foundation
Cooking Demonstrations
Calling all Licensed and Insured Cooks / Chefs we would love to have you become one of our teaching chefs. Come and teach the community how to cook something delicious.
What We Ask
30-minute culinary demonstration followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A period
Prepare approximately 25 tasting portions to sample
Provide written recipe before the demo to aid in promotions
Bring knives, pans, and any other equipment or personnel you need to complete your demonstration.
What We Provide
$250 stipend
A tented demonstration area with a table and plates/bowls/utensils for sampling
Digital media mentions across our community members
Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is sponsored by The Department of Cultural Affairs, and Special Events (DCASE) dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy.
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