Kankakee, IL — Residents looking to shop local during the colder months will soon have a new indoor option as the Kankakee Farmers’ Market Winter Community Market launches Saturday, January 24, 2026, in downtown Kankakee.
According to organizers, the winter market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Majestic, 150 N. Schuyler Ave., offering a cozy, family-friendly shopping experience designed to keep residents connected to local food producers and makers during the off-season.
The market is being hosted by Downtown Kankakee in partnership with Majestic Weddings & Events and will operate as a pilot program throughout the winter. Additional market dates are scheduled for February 21 and March 14, also on Saturdays.
Organizers say the focus of the Winter Community Market will remain strongly agriculture-based, even during winter months. Vendors are expected to include produce sellers offering winter vegetables and microgreens, as well as meat, egg, and dairy producers, specialty food makers featuring shelf-stable goods, and plant-based vendors with fresh-cut or dried floral products.
Crafts and baked goods are currently listed as waitlist-only, with organizers emphasizing a preference for true handmade products where the maker’s involvement is clearly evident.
Space for vendors is limited to approximately 35 participants, and market officials say they are being intentional about maintaining a balanced vendor mix that highlights local farms and food-focused businesses.
The Winter Community Market is open to the public, and attendance is free. Organizers encourage residents across Kankakee County and the greater Kankakee-Bourbonnais area to attend and support local producers throughout the winter season.
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