Morton Grove Farmers' Market
Saturday, August 3rd
CIVIC PRIDE DAY!
Market Hours: 8 am - 12 pm
Market Address: 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove
Join us at the Morton Grove Farmers' Market on our first ever Civic Pride Day this Saturday from 8 am - 12 pm. In additional to our wonderful selection of vendors, we are proud to welcome many elected officials for informal meet and greets. Find out first hand what's happening in local, state and federal legislation!FEATURED VENDOR
Maier's Bakery (local danishes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, coffee cakes, and breads)
- Fresh, local produce including SWEET CORN, PEACHES, APRICOTS, PLUMS, TOMATOES, BLUEBERRIES, CUCUMBERS, BROCCOLI, ZUCCHINI, BEANS, KOHLRABI, RADISHES, and much more!
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- Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
- Artisan crafts and goods
Sponsors on hand:
Michael Molitor Allstate and MB Financial BankEntertainment: Perltones from 9:30-11:30
The Perltones is led by Bob Perlstein of Morton Grove. Bob has played banjo in various Chicago Bluegrass bands since 1980 and formerly taught at the Old Town School of Folk Music. The Perltones regularly play at CJ Arthur's Restaurant in Wilmette.
Community Group: The Morton Grove Community Relations Commission
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STATE & FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
- 9:00 am Jan Schakowsky: U.S. Representative for Illinois's 9th Congressional District
- 9:30-10:30: Daniel Biss: State Senator, 9th District
- 9:30-10:30: Laura Fine: State Representative, 17th District
- 10:00-11:00: Lou Lang: State Representative, 16th District
MORTON GROVE ELECTED OFFICIALS
- 9:00-10:00: John Pietron: MG Village Trustee
- 10:00-10:30: Dan Ashta: Morton Grove Park District Commissioner
- 10:00-11:00: Maria Toth: MG Village Trustee
- 10:30-11:30: Dan DiMaria: Mayor/Village President of Morton Grove
- 11:00-12:00: Shel Marcus: MG Village Trustee
- *Time TBA: John Thill: MG Village Trustee
Don't forget our FREE weekly giveaway drawing of products from our wonderful vendors.
Simply enter to win at the Welcome Booth on Saturdays between 8 am - 12 pm. Winner will be notified by e-mail to pick up their prize on the following Saturday.
These are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday's Farmers' Market:
- Albo Acres (alpaca wool, hand knit products, stuffed animals)
- Alluring Spectrums (hand-carved wood, stained glass)
- Aunty Jeanne's back 8/10 (jams, jellies, honey)
- Backyard Bed and Breakfast (hand-crafted wooden bird and bat houses, squirrel feeders)
- Beijo de Chocolat (award winning chocolates, pastries, gourmet teas)
- Benhart Farms (meat, burgers, sausages, poultry, eggs)
- Blankenship Farms (fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants)
- Brian Kabat Photography back 8/24 (calendars, greeting cards, portrait services)
- Brick Oven Kitchen (hummus, pita chips, salads)
- Buttercream by Julianna (gluten-free baked goods)
- The Cheese People (artisan cheeses)
- Diana's Whoopie Pies (whoopie pies and fruit pies)
- Fusion Spice (vegetarian and vegan Indian themed wraps and mini-samosas)
- Jilly Bean Jar (hand crafted aprons, hair accessories, soap savers, sandwich wraps)
- Gretta's Goats back 9/28 (organic goat milk soaps)
- LAZ Cosmetics (natural bath and body care, hand made jewelry)
- Lyons Fruit Farm (fruit, vegetables, plants, eggs)
- FEATURED VENDOR Maier's Bakery (local danishes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, coffee cakes, and breads)
- North Shore Pet Chef back 8/17 (all natural pet foods)
- 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)
- Twin Garden Farms starting this Saturday! (Mirai sweet corn)
- Wright Way Farm (organic vegetables, whole wheat pasta)
Little Sprout t-shirts and MGFM bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for sale at the Welcome Booth every Saturday.
Our Market can now accept Link EBT cards (SNAP Food Stamps). Thanks to our generous sponsors who made this possible! NorthShore University HealthSystems will also offer matching funds in the form of Double Value Tokens. See the BMO Harris Bank EBT booth near the Welcome Booth for details. Questions about Link at our Market? Click the Frequently Asked Questions here: MGFM Link Customer FAQ or MGFM Link Vendor FAQ!
See last week's Dairy Day photos here.Upcoming Events:
The Morton Grove Farmers' Market's full season will take place from 8 am - 12 pm EVERY Saturday through October 19th. Join us for shopping, dining, live entertainment, activities for the kids, and so much more!Click here for our Events page on our website.
- Saturday, August 10th: Corn Day
- Saturday, August 17th
- Saturday, August 24th: Dance Day
- Saturday, August 31st: Gluten-Free Day
- Saturday, September 7th: Senior Day
- Saturday, September 14th: Scouting Day
For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, please call 847.750.6436, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com, or visit our website: www.mgfarmersmarket.com.
The Morton Grove Park District AND the Village of Morton Grove generously host the Market between Harrer Pool and the American Legion Civic Center. The exact address is 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL.
The Morton Grove Farmers' Market is located between Waukegan Road and the I94/Edens Expressway. Just a few blocks West of Austin Ave. and a few blocks East of Lehigh/ Lincoln/ RR tracks.
Parking for the Market: There is plenty of parking in the MB Bank South Lot across from the Market, as well as in the Historical Museum lot and the Harrer Park/Pool East and West lots. Most weekends, the American Legion Civic Center parking lot is available as well.Out of consideration for our neighboring businesses, please do not park in the street along Fernald, south of Dempster.
