Old Capitol Farmers Market - Springfield

Downtown Springfield, Inc. oversees the Old Capitol Farmers Market as part of a mission to create a vibrant and connected community that enriches the downtown experience for residents and businesses. Set on Adams Street between 5th and 2nd Streets, the market runs through the center of downtown near Old State Capitol Plaza and within walking distance of the State Capitol Complex. The vendor roster points to a producer-focused market with a notably broad mix of farms, bakeries, flower growers, prepared-food businesses, and handmade goods gathered in one downtown stretch.

Why it matters locally

Downtown Springfield, Inc. oversees the market, tying it directly to an organization focused on connection, creativity, and downtown revitalization rather than operating it as a standalone event. Its location on Adams Street in the Central Business District places shoppers within walking distance of museums, restaurants, shops, historic sites, and the State Capitol Complex, linking market errands with the rest of downtown Springfield’s daily life. The market also sits inside a wider downtown calendar that includes Sidewalk Sales and Holiday Walks, showing how it fits into a broader pattern of local programming and small-business support.

What you'll find there

The vendor list leans heavily toward names that identify farms, orchards, flower growers, and specialty food makers, with enough bakers, beverage vendors, and craft sellers to make the walk across Adams Street feel varied from block to block. The mix is especially strong in produce-adjacent categories such as mushrooms, honey, flowers, orchards, and baked goods, alongside a smaller but visible handmade goods presence.

• -Find produce from Ayers Farms.
• -Shop Baalmans Produce for produce.
• -Pick up ranch products from Bear Creek Ranch.
• -Browse Bishop Spring Lavender Farm for lavender goods.
• -Look for wildflowers from Bushel and Peck Wildflowers.
• -Choose baked goods from Central Illinois Bakehouse.
• -Stop at Dirty Punk Produce for produce.
• -Sip coffee from Arrowroot Coffee Co..
• -Grab smoothies from Genius Mango Smoothie.
• -Take home flowers from Good Seeds Flower Farm.
• -Shop garden items from Greenthoughts Garden.
• -Pick fruit and garden products from Gregory's Orchard and Gardens.
• -Add blooms from Harvest & Blooms Farm.
• -Pick up honey from Honey.
• -Try bakery items from Incredibly Delicious.
• -Seek out mushrooms from Lemay Mushroom Operation.
• -Choose produce from Krone Farm's Produce.
• -Bring home creamery goods from Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery.
• -Sample sourdough from Simply Sourdough.
• -Look for olive oil from Spartan Valley Olive Oil.
• -Shop produce from Spotloe Farms.
• -Add flowers from Junie's Flowers.
• -Pick up soap from The Wright Soapery.
• -Browse woodworking from Jon Ellis Woodworking.
• -Finish with honey from Witty's Honey.

The market calendar also includes ticketed events tied to the market, including the Farmers Market Brunch on June 8, 2025, plus the Friends of the Market Street Dinner and Art Alley.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the clearest visit rule to plan around before heading downtown. The market is set on Adams Street between 5th and 2nd Streets in the Central Business District near Old State Capitol Plaza, so it pairs easily with other downtown stops. There are no restrooms listed in the visit details. Cyclists have a direct downtown connection via the Second Street bike route, and a bike fix station is located in the Bocce Garden at Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Wm. Van’s Coffee House.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Old Capitol Farmers Market, an important plus for shoppers planning food purchases here. The market also lists payment methods clearly in its visit details, which helps when you are deciding how to pay across a vendor mix that includes farms, bakeries, beverage sellers, and prepared-food stands.