Aurora's popular midweek Farmers Market opens for the season on Wednesday, July 12.

Conveniently located in the former Walmart parking lot at 2131 W. Galena Blvd., the market will be open every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. through September 27.

The market opens with more than 20 farm, food and artisan vendors providing fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious meals & desserts and beautiful homemade arts and gifts.

Local farm vendors Theis Farms, Wiltse Farms and BR Honey Co. will be joined by farmers from throughout the region to offer shoppers the best produce in the area. Visitors can also enjoy food from such favorites as the Wurst Kitchen and Dick's Mini-Donuts, as well as Georgie's Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Yum Yum Chinese Cuisine and Legit Dogs and Ice.

While enjoying a meal at the market or picking up produce to prepare later, visitors can also purchase arts and gifts from AID, C & G Creations, Crafty Girls, Geri & Rosie's Creations, House of Patricia, Kelly's Dollar, Natural Refinery, Sweet Sensations and Rover's K9 Snacks.

"The midweek market is a wonderful complement to our downtown Saturday market," said Aurora Farmers Market Manager Karla Thomas.

 Aurora's signature downtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. through October 21 at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway Ave.