501 Landmarks Blvd. Alton, IL 62002
Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market is a farmers market in Alton, IL. It runs every Saturday, until Sat, Oct 17, 8am to 12pm. The next expected date is Sat, Oct 10. The organiser last posted on Facebook on Wed, Sep 23.
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When it is open
Every Saturday, until Sat, Oct 17, 8am to 12pm Central time
Next dates
- OCT 10 Sat 8am to 12pm usual pattern Add to calendar
- OCT 17 Sat 8am to 12pm usual pattern Add to calendar
What to expect
A college study estimated the market generates over $1.1 million of extra spending in Alton across its 24-week season.
- Stalls Vendors sell fruit and vegetables, bread and pastries, drinks, eggs, beef and pork, crafts such as candles, soap, pottery and wood carving, books and plants.
- Food & drink Several regular vendors serve hot breakfast.
- Setting The market is at the corner of Landmarks Blvd and Henry Street in downtown Alton.
- Parking Parking is tight in peak season, with an overflow lot across Henry Street for those willing to cross the road.
- Accessibility Visitors who are able are asked to park further away so the front spaces stay free for people who are less mobile.
- Season The season is drawing to a close with only a few market days left.
Where it is
501 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, IL, 62002Recent updates from the organiser
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Wed, Sep 23
Not only do we have a terrific free Piasa Bird photo-op at the Market this weekend with Meg Fairless of Megyme Productions but LOOK AT THIS COFFEE from Bunkhouse Joe Coffee! Come on down and enjoy all the Fall treats…
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Fri, Sep 18
Who remembers the magic behind the popular CC’s Vegan Spot uptown? She's back as Zelicious Plant-Based Soul Food (SoulVeganlicious)! She's been attending the Market lately and we KNEW our followers would be excited to…
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Tue, Sep 15
We get to share the spotlight this weekend with our much beloved Mississippi Earthtones Festival! Come down and enjoy the Market from 8am-12pm then hop over to the Alton Amphitheater from 12-10pm for the best…
Posted by the market’s own Facebook page. These are the organiser’s words, not visitor comments.
Other markets near Alton
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3rd Saturday Ferguson Winter Farmers' Market Ferguson, MO 12 miles Next Oct 17 · 9am to 12pm -
Ferguson Farmers' Market Ferguson, MO 12 miles Next Oct 10 · 8am to 12pm -
Goshen Farmers Market Edwardsville, IL 13 miles Next Oct 10 -
Land of Goshen Farmers' Market Edwardsville, IL 13 miles Next Oct 10 -
Overland Farmers' Market Overland, MO 16 miles Next Oct 10 · from 8am -
Maryville Farmers Market Maryville, IL 17 miles Next Oct 15 -
Clayton Farmers' Market Clayton, MO 19 miles Next Oct 7 -
Kirkwood Farmers' Market Kirkwood, MO 25 miles Next Oct 10 · 8am to 12pm
Data sourcing & transparency Last checked 24 September 2026
Source: the organiser's Facebook posts · read 24 September 2026
- Listing
- the USDA farmers market directory · last seen
- Facebook page
- Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market on Facebook · posts read 24 September 2026
What the organiser actually wrote
Nothing on this page is stored without the organiser’s own words behind it. Anything they have not mentioned is left out rather than guessed at.
- Opening times
- “The Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market takes place every Saturday until October 17th at the corner of Landmarks Blvd and Henry Street from 8am-12pm.” source
- About this market
- “The Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ market generates over $1.1 million of additional spending in the Alton zip code over the market’s 24-week season.” source
- Stalls
- “Find seasonal fruits and veggies straight from the grower, fresh baked breads and pastries, hot and iced coffees, teas, lemonades, and fruit juices, eggs straight from the chickens (and chicken, too!), beef and pork, crafts and artisan goods like candles, soaps, scrubs, pottery, glasswork, metals, and wood carving, books from local authors, plants and their holders.” source
- Food & drink
- “And honestly? We haven't even mentioned the hot breakfast from several of our usual vendors.” source
- Setting
- “We're at the corner of Landmarks Blvd and Henry Street and can't wait to share our thriving local Market with you!” source
- Parking
- “There's an overflow lot available just across Henry but please be careful crossing the road there; leave yourself plenty of distance from oncoming traffic.” source
- Accessibility
- “Overall, we appreciate those that can parking further away to allow front spaces for those who are not as mobile.” source
- Season
- “Just four more Markets left this season!” source
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