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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Chicago Flower Market?
    Chicago Flower Market is a cut flower wholesaler open to florists and designers every Wednesday 7am-12pm during the growing season (May-October). We feature local blooms grown in the Midwest.
  • How do I shop as a wholesale customer?
    Send your Resale Certificate (CRT-61) to Sarah, sk@chiflowermarket.com, and she will assist with creating a Local Line login. Local Line is an inventory platform that allows businesses to preorder flowers directly from the farm and pickup at Chicago Flower Market every Wednesday or Thursday.
  • Date & Hours - Wholesale Market
    Wholesale Wednesdays: Every Wednesday beginning May to early October 8:30am-12pm Preorder pickups must be made before 12pm otherwise late feel will apply.
  • Location - Wholesale Market
    1516 W Carroll Ave #6 Chicago, IL 60607 Entrance off Justine
  • Parking - Wholesale Market
    Street parking available in early morning, later in the morning parking gets more difficult There is a spothero lot at Carroll and Laflin No double parking on the street allowed Loading zone is 10 minute parking only.
  • Can I shop wholesale if I'm not a florist or designer?
    Yes, but not quite yet. Public wholesale hours to begin mid summer
  • What is Chicago Flower Festival?
    Chicago Flower Festival is an annual event like a farmers market, but only for flowers! There's build your own bouquets, premade bouquets, a chance to meet flower growers, tacos, coffee, a Little Parade performance (interactive children's band), and of course, plenty of flowers to peruse!
  • Chicago Flower Festival Date & Hours
    Chicago Flower Festival 2024: Saturday, August 31st 10am - 2pm
  • Location - Chicago Flower Festival
    New Life Community Church East Humboldt Park 1651 N Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60647
  • Parking - Chicago Flower Festival
    Designated event parking is in the South lot next to the building and paid and free street parking are also available.
  • Is there a cost for festival tickets?
    No tickets are required for Chicago Flower Festival 2024. There is an optional donation at the door to help cover the cost of hosting the event.
  • How do I pay for flowers at the festival?
    Each farmer has their own payment method (cash, venmo, tap to pay, or card).
  • What flowers are at the festival?
    Local blooms grown in-season including Dahlias, Strawflower, Lisianthus, Rudbeckia, an many more!
  • What else should I do in the area?
    Visit Humboldt Park and grab a jibarito at one of the many food trucks serving the delicious food of Puerto Rico. Pause to rest next to the peaceful lagoon, or Divvy bike around the park. Enjoy brunch at Lula Cafe, lunch at 90 Miles Cuban Cafe, or dinner at Thai Lagoon. Stop in at the Garfield Park Conservatory! It's Chicago's best hidden gem in plain sight!

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It is a joy to bring local blooms to Chicago! Help us continue supporting growers and hosting events that delight the city with such special flowers.

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