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Situated on the immaculate waters of the Sankoty Aquifer, Sankoty Lakes is home to some of the cleanest, clearest water on earth. This world-class wilderness retreat offers outdoor recreation, education and relaxation experiences like no other, including unique Midwestern trout and fly fishing experiences. From camping at our beautiful RV park and private glamping tents to our unique beachfront and Read more...

The Streator Farmers Market sells fresh, locally produced produce, baked goods, jams and jelly’s and local hand-crafted items at the SW corner of Streator City Park. Read more...

Be sure to stop in regularly to visit with local farmers and chose market selections that grow as the season progresses. At the market, vendors strive to improve the access to local, healthy and affordable food through a direct farm-to-consumer venue that will serve a diverse population throughout north central Illinois. Read more...

Please join us for a great selection of locally grown and raised meats, fruits and veggies as well as hand made products. Read more...

This is the perfect place to buy your fresh, local harvest in the heart of Pekin, IL! Support local vendors by buying your produce weekly at the Pekin Farmer’s Market located in the Pekin Park District’s Miller Center Parking Lot! Read more...

Canton’s only full line pet supply retailer with Professional Grooming Services. Read more...

Proudly family owned and operated for 43 years, Crawford’s Home Furnishings have been satisfying customers since 1972. They carry an ample selection of residential & commercial floor coverings as well as a variety of furniture and home décor. Read more...

High end ladies apparel, accessories and more! Di’s Boutique also offers tuxedo and suit rental for the gentlemen. Read more...

Showcasing a variety of mattresses, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, home entertainment, outdoor furniture, home offices and home docors, bathroom accessories, and more. We carry major brands such as American Wholesale Furniture, Coaster, Spring Air, and more. Read more...

Corner of Dakota Street/US Route 6 and Cornelia Street (next to the Tastee Freez) in Spring Valley Pick up fresh, local produce, honey & jam, baked goods, crafts and more. Be sure and stop by each week! Vendors with locally grown produce, natural and home made products are welcome. Read more...

Farm fresh local produce, handmade specialty food items, baked goods and art. All items at the market are grown and handmade locally in Illinois. Read more...

Peoria’s RiverFront Market is a vibrant outdoor farmers’ and artists’ market featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers and more! Local art, live music and demonstrations each week. Read more...

The Peoria Farmers Market is a great place to get fresh produce, flowers, pasta, and much more. If you like to support local farmers and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere this would be your kind of place. Read more...

Come to Ladd’s Farmers Market in Memorial Park for a variety of locally grown produce and handmade crafts and baked goods. The Ladd Farmers Market is held weekly on Mondays except for holidays.  Vendors are welcome, there is no fee to participate. Read more...

Fresh, local produce; crepes & baked goods; handmade soaps & lotions; cut flowers; artisan jewelry; old fashion sodas; plants & succulents; handmade crafts and more! Read more...

Our Mission is to provide the people of the Havana and surrounding Mason County area with the choice to purchase fresh healthy food directly from area farmers who grow it and the gourmet artisans who value-add to farm produce. Features locally grown vegetables, fruits, seasonal items, local honey, handmade items, and homemade baked goods. Read more...

Pick up fruits, vegetables, home decor and more at the annual East Peoria Market. The market is located in The Levee District retail area which is bounded by West Washington Street, Clock Tower Drive, West Camp Street and Spinder Drive. Read more...

Offering Illinois and locally made and produced products. Read more...

This indoor market features all natural, locally raised and grown, Illinois products: Farm fresh milk, angus beef, pork, chicken, eggs, turkey, breads, cheeses, wine, fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, homemade baked goods, and so much more! Read more...

Fishermen are in their glory in the Illinois Valley. Northern pike, walleye, sauger and smallmouth bass are among numerous varieties of fish that frequent the Illinois River. Popular among area fishing enthusiasts, Barto Landing offers some of the best year round fishing in Illinois and a free public deep-lagoon launch site on the Illinois River. For tournament reservation information contact Read more...

Numerous varieties of home grown popcorn. Produce available at farm stand and at Peoria Heights Farm Market and Peoria Riverfront Market Read more...

Just outside of Granville, Illinois in the little community of Mark, Denise and Keith Boggio operate Boggio’s Little Mountain Orchard. Both children of produce marketing families, the Boggios grow an amazing array of products, from fruits and vegetables to dried flowers, honey, and their famous nationally-award-winning apple cider. The in-house market bakery produces breads, pies, and other baked goods (try Read more...

Camp Wokanda, acquired from W.D. Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America, offers a beautiful 316-acre woodland setting, including a lake for fishing. The camp, with dining hall, sleeping cabins, program buildings and tent camping, offers a variety of naturalist tours, environmental education, and rental options to groups interested in a secluded, close-to-nature gathering. Located just 20 minutes from Read more...

Jones Park, North Main Street and East Elm Street Situated in Canton’s downtown Jones Park, this annual Farmer’s Market, hosted by Canton Main Street is held every Saturday from June thru September. It is a true, grower’s market, products that are allowed for sale are directly grown or baked or produced from produce or plants, by the person who is Read more...

The ultimate bed and breakfast for foodies, the Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield is an award winning bed and breakfast featuring gourmet Mediterranean cuisine using locally grown foods. Conveniently located off I-80 near Princeton, it is just a quick drive to experience ultimate relaxation from the hectic pace of life. Built in 1854, this historic house offers comfortable accommodations in Read more...

Located on a high bluff overlooking the Illinois River Valley, Condit’s ranch offers numerous outdoor recreational experiences including both RV and primitive camping, 4 small lakes for shoreline fishing, a swimming lake replete with sandy beach, and forested hiking/walking trails. Read more...

This 459-acre site is comprised of oak-hickory forest and open shrubland. Running Deer Trail, an extensive hiking/mountain biking/cross country trail, runs through the park, crossing several cobble-bottomed brooks and creeks. In 2003, Dirksen Park along with McNaughton Park, were entered into the Illinois Land and Water Reserve Program, designed to protect and improve woodland habitats using restoration management techniques. Dirksen Read more...

Initiated in 1925, the Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area presently includes about 6,000 acres spread over 3 different units along 10 miles of Illinois River shoreline. All three sites are worth a stop if touring the river for spring and fall migrations of waterfowl or shorebirds and wintering eagles. At 3,000 acres, the Marshall Unit is the largest, and Read more...

McNaughton Park’s 850 acres contain some of the most impressive specimens of white oak in the entire Illinois River Valley. This mix of oak savanna and old growth forests is also a great spot for songbirds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Common birds, like Eastern Bluebird and American Goldfinch are often seen as well as some of the less common species, like Read more...

The Metamora Farmers Market is a community driven non-profit organization providing a family friendly outlet for local farmers, artisans, & craft vendors. Read more...

Orchard Hill Farm has been producing fine crops of fruits and vegetables since the 1930s. Opting for new and more peaceful careers, Ken and Sharon Thompson purchased the farm in 1987. The 125-acre farm contains 50 acres of row crops, 40 acres of woodland, and about 30 acres of orchards. In addition to fresh produce sales, they also operate a Read more...