The Holiday & Winter Farmers Markets start on Saturday, November 20th, and take place each third Saturday of the month from November – April, for a total of 6 markets. The Winter & Holiday Farmers Market new indoor/outdoor venue is the historic Union Station. The former train station, now part of  the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, will provide a dedicated sheltered outdoor and heated indoor space for the winter season.

EBT will be accepted, SNAP recipients can come to the information desk and receive a Healthy Ways card that spends just like SNAP benefits, making wholesome holiday meals available to all families across Springfield. 

Customers looking to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey can pre-order from Garden Gate Farm. The turkeys are pasture-raised with non-GMO feed and range in size between 11 and 24 lbs. They are priced at $4.00/lb. and can be ordered via email to dougrink68@icloud.com or by phone 815-848-3518.