MG Farmers' Market: Free Gift and Special Guest this Saturday 7/12

THIS Saturday, July 12th, 

the first 150 people to fill out a 

FREE drawing entry 

will receive a 

FREE MGFM Julienne Peeler.

Peel vegetables like the pros with this fantastic julienne peeler.  It features a sharp, stainless steel blade that makes it a snap to create  julienne strips.  Perfect for making cole slaws, summer salads, and stir fries.

What's In Season?

(For an Illinois Seasonality Chart, click here.)

Cherries, kale, kohlrabi, green onions, lettuce, spinach, napa cabbage, sugar snap peas, celery, zucchini, turnips, hothouse tomatoes, herbs, and more!

Scroll down for the list of this Saturday's vendors.

We are looking forward to our SPECIAL GUEST Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon from 10:00 - 10:45 am.   

Sheila Simon is the second highest executive officer in Illinois. Our Lt. Governor is not only a lawyer, teacher, and mother of two, she also plays a mean banjo and bassoon with her band Loose Gravel.

She will visit our market to shop, review our Link program with Double Value Matching, and maybe even play her banjo!

• Music: Vinny Kabat 8-10

Vinny Kabat will be a senior at Niles West this fall.  In addition to playing the guitar, he is the Concert Master of the Symphonic Orchestra, bass player for the Jazz band and  plays Tuba in the Marching Band.  Check him out on YouTube here.

• Music:  Jon Weber 10-12

Jon Weber is a veteran performer at our Market.  He sings and plays guitar to popular classics. Check him out on YouTube here.    

• Community Groups:  Community Relations Commission, North Shore Senior Center, and Mather Lifeways

• Sponsor On Hand:  Silverado

Thank you so much to all who marched with the Market last Friday OR wore their Market Friends shirt while watching the parade!

Remember to bring your coupon to the Market for $1.00 off a $10 purchase from a single vendor.

For more photos, check us out on Facebook and Flickr.

Upcoming Events:   

• Now - 7/27:   We have entered the  Farmers' Market Coalition's Poster Contest: please vote for our posters here, here, and here.  We could win up to $1,000 for the Market!
• Saturday, July 12th:  Market Open!  Free Julienne Peeler to the first 150 people who fill out a FREE drawing entry this week.  The Lt. Gov. of IL Sheila Simon has rescheduled her visit to our market for 7/12.  Stop by and say hi!
• Saturday, July 19th:  Burger Bingo - featured vendor Benhart Farms
• Saturday, July 26th:  Sports Day with the Morton Grove Park District
• Tuesday, July 29th @ 7:00 pm: MGFM Full  Committee Meeting at the MG Public Library's Baxter Room.  All are welcome.

Here are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday:

• Backyard Bed and Breakfast
• Bee in Beezyness with God
• Beijo de Chocolat
• Benhart Farms
• Blankenship Farms
• Buttercream by Julianna 
• Cheese People, The
• Classy Cut Catering
• Distinct Bath and Body
• Fusion Spice
• Kountry Kettle Corn
• LAZ Cosmetics 
• Lyons Fruit Farm
• Maier's Bakery
• Nadiya's Cupcakes
• Pals with Pawz
• Patyk Farms
• Providence Farm
• Super Cup Coffee Shop
• Tamales Express

Want to VOLUNTEER at the Morton Grove Farmers' Market?

If you would like to sign up for a shift (Saturday mornings through October 18th), please e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Lorri at volunteer@mgfarmersmarket.com or sign up on VolunteerSpot.com.

We would be happy to provide community service letters upon request. 

For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, please  

call 847.750.6436, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com,

or