The Galesburg Farmers Market opens its 2026 season this Saturday, May 2, at 362 E. Simmons St. in downtown Galesburg — running 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through September.
Market manager Kathy Walker joined Galesburg's Morning News on Wednesday, April 29, to preview the season. Listen to the full interview below.
Topics covered in this interview:
- What to expect on opening day — 19 vendors and counting
- Early season produce: asparagus, leafy greens, rhubarb, and more
- Kentucky Derby-themed activities and Market Bucks games
- The SNAP/LINK Match program — doubling dollars for eligible shoppers
- POP Kids Club scavenger hunt and how kids earn POP Kid Bucks
- What keeps vendors and shoppers coming back after 16 years
For weekly updates on vendors and activities, follow the Galesburg Farmers Market on Facebook. More information is also available at galesburgfarmersmarket.com.
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