Farmers Market+ At The Dole

Best of the Fox Farmers Market 3 years in a row!

Welcome to the Farmers Market+ At The Dole!

A farmer’s market plus so much more!

Outdoors Starting May 25 through Oct 26, 2025

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

At the Historic Dole Mansion

Every Sunday – Rain or Shine

OPENING DAY GIVEAWAY!!

Free Shopping Tote For All Market+ Attendees!

While Supplies Last. Pick up totes at the Information Booth.

Food Trucks

Every Sunday the market+ offers several brunch and lunch options for you to enjoy. Come hungry!

Live Acoustic Music

Sip, shop, and relax with live acoustic music every Sunday. Tap your feet to the beat while you enjoy a beverage from our bar.

Our Market+ Bartenders

Our Market+ bartenders will be pouring out tasty brunch cocktails for your sipping pleasure! Come thirsty!

Are You Thristy??

Our near-famous Market+ Marys are all the buzz using many of our vendor’s products!

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Food Vendors

  • Smash’D
  • The Inside Scoop
  • Kluck-Kluck Chicken
  • Maple & Yam

(Not all attend weekly)

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Musicians

  • Adam Cartwright in the Dole Mansion Lobby
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Complimentary Kids Activities

  • Balloon Artist
  • Face Painting
  • Roaming Characters
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Bar Beverages

  • Market+ Marys
  • Mimosas
  • Bay Breezes
  • Palomas
  • Coffee Drinks
  • And more….
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Special Promos

  • Kids In Need
  • McHenry Co. Historical Society
  • McHenry Co. Suicide Prevention Task Force
FMATD Free Parking Map

Parking Regulations

Please do NOT park at Main Beach.

In an effort to alleviate neighborhood traffic and maintain the Dole grounds, the following parking regulations are in effect during the Outdoor Market+ season. FREE PARKING is available at the Triangle Lot and at South Elementary School and Lundahl Middle School Parking Lots. Handicap parking is onsite and always FREE.

Additionally, if you live in ā€œThe Gatesā€ or close proximity to The Dole, please consider walking or biking. We’ve added more bike racks at all 3 entrances for your convenience.

Parking at the Dole will now be VIP PARKING at a cost of $5 per car.Ā 

Directions:

TO TRIANGLE LOT PARKING: Traveling westbound on Route 14 / Northwest Highway, turn left on McHenry Ave. Take the 2nd right onto Lake St. then veer to the 1st left onto Lake Ave. Continue to the lakefront, then turn left onto Lake Ave. and then the immediate 1st left onto Country Club Rd. The Triangle Lot will be immediately on the right.

TO SOUTH ELEMENTARY & LUNDAHL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARKING: Traveling westbound on Route 14 / Northwest Highway, turn left on McHenry Ave. About 1/2 mile, turn right onto Brook Dr. then right on Nash Rd. Then left into the entrance of Lundahl Middle School. There is a connecting road from here to the adjoining South Elementary School Parking Lot.

DESIGNATED DROP OFF & PICK UP LOCATION:

Signage for drop off will be 30 feet from the stop sign on the south side (Dole Mansion side) of Ringling Road.
To enter the Market, take the sidewalk west to the Country Club Rd and turn left. Then follow the sidewalk along to the North Gate Entrance which will also be on your left.

Outdoor Market

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Sundays, May 25th – Oct 26th,Ā  2025
(no markets: Jun 29 & Jul 6 due to Lakeside Fest)

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10 am – 2 pm

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Front lawn of the historic Dole Mansion
401 Country Club Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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Free Admission, Ample Parking, Pet Friendly, Rain or Shine, ATM Onsite

Outdoor Farmers Market+ At The Dole
Indoor Market Shopping at Farmers Market+ At The Dole

Indoor Market

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Sundays, starting Nov 10, 2024 through April 27, 2025 on the following dates:
Nov 10, 17, 24 – Dec 8, 15, 22 – Jan 12, 26
Feb 9, 23 – Mar 9, 23 – Apr 13, 27

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10 am – 2 pm

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Inside the historic Dole Mansion
401 Country Club Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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Free Admission, Free Ample Parking,Ā ATM Onsite, 50+ Vendors

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does The Farmers Market+ charge an entrance fee?

No, the Farmers Market+ is free to enter.

Are there public restrooms at the market?

Yes, there are signs directing you to the restrooms at the south end of the building.Ā  There are handicapped restrooms available entering the main entrance of the building.Ā  There is a lift available to bring you to the main level.

Are pets allowed at the market?

We love pets! And for the OUTDOOR markets, your pet is welcome to hang out with you provided they are on a leash and well-behaved.

You know your pet best but please be considerate of others attending the event. If your pet doesn’t do well around children, please consider leaving Fido or Fifi at home. If you do bring your pets, you are responsible for them at all times and you must always pick up after them.

Do all vendors accept credit cards?

Not all, but most vendors accept credit cards.Ā  There is an ATM inside the main entrance, if you need cash to purchase items.Ā  The Dole Market Bar and Dole merchandise for purchase accepts credit cards.

Is there an ATM onsite?

Yes, there is an ATM located inside the south entrance (black awning) of the building, on the lower level near the restrooms.

Do you offer gift cards for purchase?

While we don’t sell traditional, plastic-type gift cards, we do offer Market+ Money which are sold in $1 increments and can be used anywhere at the Market+, including the Market+ Bar, as well as at any food truch or vendor booth. See the Information Booth to purchase and for more information.

Is there a bike rack available?

Yes, we have added several bike racks at all 3 of our Market+ entrances. We encourage patrons to bike to the Market+!!

Is there handicapped parking available at the market?

Yes, there is ample handicapped parking available; enter the parking lot from Golf Road.

Is there motorcycle parking available?

Yes, motorcycle parking is near the Handicapped Parking. Follow the signs for Handicapped Parking.Ā  Enter parking lot from Golf Road.

Do you sell insulated bags to keep my products cold while I stay at the event?

Yes, we have two sizes of insulated bags for sale.Ā  An ice pack is included with each insulated bag purchase to keep your items cool.

Is there a charge for the Balloon Artist and Face Painting?

Both are complimentary each market week during outdoor markets!Ā  Tips are appreciated.

Does the market accept EBT/SNAP cards?

At this time, we do not accept EBT/SNAP cards at the Market+.

Are tours of the Dole Mansion offered during the market?

We’re sorry. During Market+ hours, the building is closed to the public.

Is there public transportation provided to the event?

While there is no public transportation that stops directly at our door, taxi or Uber service from the 2 train stations in Crystal Lake are available options.

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Join Our Market

Interested in being part of the #1 voted farmers market in Illinois? Submit your application today!

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Become A Sponsor

We’re looking for sponsors interested in supporting our local community. Find out more today!

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Volunteering

We love our volunteers and we’re always looking for additional help. Interested? Sign up below!

Piscasaw Gardens will create a bouquet with the flowers you select at Farmers Market+
R & B Miller Fruit Farm from Michigan with a wide variety of cherries, berries, peaches/nectarines & apples (in the fall) and more at Farmers Market+
BB and The Honey at Farmers Market+ 2nd Sunday of each month!

A Special Thanks to Our Indoor Market Sponsors

Clicks Web Design Inc.
NW Herald & Shaw Local Sponsor Logo
Jay & Sharon LeCoque Sponsor Logo
Sponsor Lake Roots Logo
Conscious College Planning Sponsor
Debbie Goodale Sponsor Logo
Igler Painting Co Sponsor Logo
Service League of Crystal Lake logo

We are committed to the local community. Our Farmers Market+ At The Dole has partnered to share proceeds with theĀ Service League of Crystal Lake, which has spent almost a century providing support to those in need.

Farmers Market+ Merch!

Heading home with more items than you thought? Need a way to keep your items cool while you enjoy your day the Market+? We’ve got you covered! We offer the following items for sale on Market+ Sundays. Look for the Market Merch booth for more information.

Volunteer Selling Market+ Merchandise at FMATD

Insulated Bags

with ice packs

Large: $5.00 ea. Small: $4.00 ea.

Shopping Totes

in yellow & green

$3.00 each

Picnic Blankets

in black, grey, and green

$20.00 each

Market Money

$1 increments

Good Anywhere At The Market+