Lake County, Illinois: Farm & Ranch Directory
14 farm and ranch listings in Lake County, Illinois, grouped by category below.
Events in Lake County
- Lake County Fair
The Lake County Fair is staged at the Peterson Road fairgrounds in Grayslake, in the northeast corner of Illinois, for five days. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29-Aug. 2, 2026.
1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Lake County
- Heinz Orchard
At Heinz Orchard in Green Oaks, Lake County, the draw is apples. Address: 1050 Crest Road.
1050 Crest Road, Green Oaks, IL 60048 | 847-770-3449 Website - Krueger's Vegetable Farm Stand
Families in Lake County head to Krueger's Vegetable Farm Stand in Lakemoor for pick-your-own tomatoes, the only U-pick crop at this farm stand. Address: 28572 W. Il Route 120.
28572 W. Il Route 120, Lakemoor, IL 60051 | 815-385-4981 Website
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Lake County
- 2nd Saturday Market Place
2nd Saturday Market Place sets up in Gurnee, Lake County, at 6080 Gages Lake Rd. The market runs Every 2nd Saturday, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, with local growers and food vendors selling seasonal produce.
6080 Gages Lake Rd, Gurnee, IL 60046 - Grayslake Farmers Market
Farm-fresh produce and local products are sold at Grayslake Farmers Market on 149 Center St. in Grayslake, Lake County. Market days and hours: April-Oct, Wednesday 3:00-7:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
149 Center St., Grayslake, IL 60030 - Gurnee Farmers Market
Gurnee Farmers Market sets up in Gurnee, Lake County, at Grand Ave. and Kilbourne Rd.. The market runs June-Oct, Friday, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, with local growers and food vendors selling seasonal produce.
Grand Ave. and Kilbourne Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031 - Highwood Farmers Market
Highwood Farmers Market is a farmers market in Highwood (Lake County) at Evert Park. Schedule: Wednesday, 4:00-9:00 pm. A stop for in-season fruit, vegetables and homemade foods.
Evert Park, Highwood, IL 60040 - Lake Bluff Farmers Market
Lake Bluff Farmers Market is a farmers market in Lake Bluff (Lake County) at 40 E. Center Ave.. Schedule: June-Oct, Friday, 7:00 am-12:00 pm. A stop for in-season fruit, vegetables and homemade foods.
40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044 - Lake Forest Market on the Square
Farm-fresh produce and local products are sold at Lake Forest Market on the Square on Market Square on Southgate in Lake Forest, Lake County. Market days and hours: June-Sept, Saturday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm.
Market Square on Southgate, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - Prairie Crossing Farm Market
Farm-fresh produce and local products are sold at Prairie Crossing Farm Market on 32140 N. Harris Rd. in Grayslake, Lake County. Market days and hours: June-Oct, Saturday, 8:00 am-1:00 pm.
32140 N. Harris Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030 - Prairie Crossing Natural Foods Farmers Market
Prairie Crossing Natural Foods Farmers Market sets up in Grayslake, Lake County, at 1561 Jones Point Road. The market runs June-Oct, Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, with local growers and food vendors selling seasonal produce.
1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 - Ravinia Farmers Market
Ravinia Farmers Market sets up in Highland Park, Lake County, at 475 Roger Williams Ave.. The market runs June-Oct, Wednesday, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, with local growers and food vendors selling seasonal produce.
475 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035 - Wauconda Farmers Market
Wauconda Farmers Market is a farmers market in Wauconda (Lake County) at 100 N. Main St.. Schedule: Thursday, 3:00-7:00 pm. A stop for in-season fruit, vegetables and homemade foods.
100 N. Main St., Wauconda, IL 60084
Ag Education in Lake County
- University of Illinois Extension Lake/McHenry Unit
Lake, McHenry counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Lake County residents.
IL Website
Helpful Guides for Lake County
- Illinois County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Illinois county fairs and junior livestock shows: 2026 fair dates, who can show, ownership and tagging rules, YQCA and entry deadlines, health and drug rules, State Fair requirements and sales.
- University of Illinois Extension: Offices, 4-H and Help for Producers
What University of Illinois Extension offers: 27 units serving all 102 counties, how to find your office, 4-H ages and livestock training rules, state events like the General Project Show, and help for producers and gardeners.