Chicago Vegan Farmers Market

Start: Friday, July 11, 2025 4:00PM
End: Friday, July 11, 2025 9:00PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Vegan Farmers Market to Launch in Chicago, Offering a Unique Shopping Experience CHICAGO, IL – Jul 8, 2025 12:00?AM CST – Chicago is set to welcome a new addition to its vibrant farmers market scene with the grand opening of the First Vegan Farmers Market on Friday, July 11th, 2025. This innovative market, the brainchild of renowned vegan entrepreneur Elizabeth "Betty Bot" Alper, will offer a diverse selection of plant-based goods and specialty items. Betty Alper, a vegan for over 25 years, is the visionary behind this new venture. She is widely recognized as the founder of BOT Bakery, the world's first vegan gluten-free bakery, established in 2007. With the bakery soon celebrating its 20th anniversary, the launch of the Chicago Vegan Farmers Market marks another significant milestone in Alper's dedication to the vegan lifestyle and community. The market will make its debut this Friday, July 11th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at 2054 West Grand Avenue. Attendees can expect a wide array of offerings, including fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, artisan breads, unique specialty items, vintage finds, and more. This new market aims to provide a dedicated space for ethically sourced and sustainable products, catering to the growing demand for plant-based options in the city. The Chicago Vegan Farmers Market will run every Friday from July 11th through September 26th, 2025. Event Details: Detail Information What: Chicago Vegan Farmers Market When: Every Friday, July 11th – September 26th, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: 2054 West Grand Avenue Contact: Betty Alper at bettyalper@gmail.com @ChicagoVeganFarmersMarket About Elizabeth "Betty Bot" Alper Elizabeth "Betty Bot" Alper is a pioneering figure in the vegan community. In 2007, she founded BOT Bakery, the world's first vegan gluten-free bakery. With over 25 years of personal commitment to veganism, Betty continues to innovate and expand access to plant-based products for a wider audience. ###