Many people enjoyed their purchases for lunch sitting by the fountain at the Chicago Farmers Market at Daley Plaza. Photographed on Thursday, May 16, 2013. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Many types of jams were sold at the Chicago Farmers Market which opened today at Daley Plaza, Thursday, May 16, 2013. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Farmers Market season began at Daley Plaza with many venders and buyers on a warm May day. The orange corn cobs were advertised as microwavable popcorn on the cob. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Farmers Market season began at Daley Plaza with many venders and lots of buyers on a warm May day. Michael Keyes of Chicago found a pretty flower that he bought at the market. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Lauren and David Dwyer of Aurora stopped to take a picture of themselves at the Chicago Farmers Market using one of the floral displays as a backdrop. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Many types of bread were sold at the Chicago Farmers Market which opened today at Daley Plaza. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

A woman checks out the many types of jam available at the Chicago Farmers Market . The season began at Daley Plaza with many venders and lots of buyers on a warm May day. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Many types of bread were sold at the Chicago Farmers Market which opened today at Daley Plaza. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Ashley Arp of Chicago enjoys a tamale from the Farmer's Market at Daley Plaza on Thursday, May 16, 2013. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Many types of vegetables were sold at the Chicago Farmers Market which opened today at Daley Plaza. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Elaine Engelhardt of Chicago checks out some plants. Many types of vegetables and flowers were sold at the Chicago Farmers Market which opened today at Daley Plaza. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times