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Corn, Corn, and more CORN at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market!

Morton Grove Farmers' Market

Saturday, August 10th

CORN DAY!

Market Hours: 8 am - 12 pm

Market Address: 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove

  • Join us at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market for Corn Day this Saturday from 8 am – 12 pm.
  • FEATURED VENDOR: Twin Garden Farms  (famous Mirai sweet corn from Harvard, IL)
  • Fresh, local sweet corn is also available from Blankenship Farm from Eau Claire, MI,  Patyk Farms from Richmond, IL, and Wright Way Farm from Beloit, WI.
  • Elotes (hot corn on the cob on a stick) may be purchased from Tamales Express on Corn Day and every Market day.  Enjoy yours plain or with mayonnaise, lemon juice, cheese, and chili powder
  • Smoked Corn and Pepper Rice Wraps will be featured at the Fusion Spice booth.  Vegan, with your choice of sweet or spicy sauce.
  • Fresh, local produce including SWEET CORN, PEACHES, APRICOTS, PLUMS, TOMATOES, BLUEBERRIES, CUCUMBERS, BROCCOLI, ZUCCHINI, BEANS, KOHLRABI, RADISHES, and much more!  Click here for a Seasonal Produce Guide.
  • Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
  • Artisan crafts and goods 
 Entertainment:  Howard Windmiller / Jim Jacobs Quintet

 Community Group:  U of I Extension Master Gardener Pat Reband

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Congratulations to Beijo de Chocolat on their 5 Gold Medals in the International Chocolate Salon competition!  They won 20 medals total this year!  Come experience these award winning chocolates for yourself this Saturday!

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

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Little Sprout t-shirts and MGFM bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for sale at the Welcome Booth every Saturday.

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.

See more of last week’s Civic Pride 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 17th 
  • Saturday, August 24th: Dance Day
  • Saturday, August 31st: Gluten-Free Day
  • Saturday, September 7th: Senior Day
  • Saturday, September 14th: Scouting Day

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!

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.

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