Bike to the Market Day, June 22nd

Morton Grove Farmers' Market

Saturday, June 22nd:  Bike to the Market Day

with Girl Scout Troop #42547

Market Hours: 8 am - 12 pm

• Bike Helmet Fittings and Sales, Bike Safety information, and Bicycle registration with the Morton Grove Police Department
• Fresh, local produce including STRAWBERRIES, ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB, SPINACH, LETTUCE, BROCCOLI, RADISHES, and HOOP HOUSE TOMATOES.  
  
  • Click here for a Seasonal Produce Guide.
• Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
• Artisan crafts and goods

• North Shore Mosquito Abatement District
• Morton Grove Days Commission
• Matt Mitchell State Farm Insurance and
• Howard Windmiller / Jim Jacobs Quintet

for joining us this past Saturday.

Bike to the Market Day:  

• The Featured Vendor on June 22nd will be LAZ Cosmetics. LAZ Cosmetics will be giving away free gifts with purchase of LAZ products, and select jewelry will be up to 20% off!

• Music will be provided by two talented young ukelele players who go by CJ Lele.
• The Community Groups will be
  • ONE, a global advocacy organization dedicated to fighting extreme poverty and
  • Morton Grove Environmental Health Commission.
• The Sponsor on hand will be Lovers of Coffee.

These are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday's Farmers' Market:

• Albo Acres (alpaca wool, hand knit products, stuffed animals)
• Aunty Jeanne's (jams, jellies, honey)
• Backyard Bed and Breakfast (hand-crafted wooden bird and bat houses, squirrel feeders)
• Beijo de Chocolat (gourmet tea, chocolates)
• Benhart Farms (meat, burgers, sausages, poultry, eggs)
• Blankenship Farms (fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants)
• Brick Oven Kitchen (hummus, pita chips, salads)
• Buttercream by Julianna (gluten-free baked goods, waffles made to order)
• The Cheese People (artisan cheeses)
• Diana's Whoopie Pies (whoopie pies and fruit pies)
• The Eating Well (organic foods - veggie burgers, chili, dessert)
• Fusion Spice (NEW prepared food!  Vegetarian and vegan Indian themed wraps and rice)
• FEATURED VENDOR LAZ Cosmetics (natural body care, hand made jewelry)
• Lyons Fruit Farm (fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, eggs)
• Maier's Bakery (local pastries, breads)
• Patyk Farms (produce, flowers, plants)
• Super Cup Coffee Shop (hot and iced coffee, lemonade, bottled water, salsa)
• Tamales Express (meat and vegetarian tamales, tacos, elotes)
• Wright Way Farm (certified organic produce, whole wheat flour and whole wheat pasta)

Check this Thursday's Morton Grove Champion for this great article about our Link program at the Morton Grove Farmers' Market! 

Upcoming Events:

The Morton Grove Farmers' Market's full season will take place from 8 am - 12 pm EVERY Saturday through October 19th, except for July 6th.  Join us for shopping, dining, live entertainment, activities for the kids, and so much more! 

Saturday, June 29th: Third Annual Pie Contest

Pie Contest Rules:

• Open to amateur bakers of all ages.  One entry per person.
• Bring two identical pies: one for appearance, one for judge tasting.
• Fresh or frozen fruit only-no dairy or eggs permitted.
• Crust and filling must be homemade.
• Accepted size range is 7" - 10." Pies must be round.
• Pies must be at the judges' table NO LATER than 10:45 am on Saturday, June 29.
• Winner must be present during 11 a.m. judging.
• Winners will receive prizes and accolades!
• Pies will be sliced and sold to Market customers after judging to raise funds for the local food pantry.

Thursday, July 4th: Morton Grove Parade

Parking for the Market is located in the MB Financial Bank South lot, the American Legion Civic Center lot, the Historical Museum lot, and the Harrer Pool parking lots (both East and West of the Pool).

Out of consideration for our neighboring businesses, please do not park in the street along Fernald, south of Dempster.