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Morton Grove Farmers' Market this Saturday 9/28, Father & Son Fundraiser 10/1

Morton Grove Farmers' Market 

Saturday, Sept. 28th 

Market Hours: 8am-12pm

Market Address: 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove

FEATURED VENDOR Fusion Spice (vegetarian and vegan Indian themed wraps and mini-samosas)

  • Fresh, local produce including SWEET CORN, PEACHES, APPLES, PEARS, WATERMELON, MUSK MELON, TOMATOES, EGGPLANT, ONIONS, CUCUMBERS, ZUCCHINI, POTATOES, SQUASH, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, LETTUCE, SWEET AND HOT PEPPERS, CELERY and much more!  Click here for a Seasonal Produce Guide.
  • Illinois and Michigan sweet coris available from Blankenship Farm - Eau Claire, MI, Patyk Farms - Richmond, IL, Twin Garden Farms - Harvard, IL and Wright Way Farm - Beloit, WI.  This is the LAST WEEK for Twin Garden Farms at our Market.
  • Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
  • Artisan crafts and goods
  • Community Group: Morton Grove Environmental Health Commission
  • Music: Luz Eco 9-12

  • The Museum Education Center will be open from 9-12.  Stop inside for American Indian exhibits and arts and crafts! On-site woodcarving demonstration by artist, Eric Widitz of Artwood Designs. Widitz will use a chainsaw to create a Potawotami Eagle Dancer from the trunk of the Indian Marker Tree.
Special this week:
FREE drawing  for a NEW Radio Flyer Wagon!  Enter to win at the Welcome Booth.

Don't forget our FREE weekly giveaway drawing of products from our wonderful vendors.   You can enter every week at the Welcome Booth on Saturdays between 8 am - 12 pm.  The lucky winner will be notified by e-mail or phone to pick up their prize on the following Saturday.

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

FEATURED VENDOR Fusion Spice (vegetarian and vegan Indian themed wraps and mini-samosas)

  • Jilly Bean Jar back soon (hand crafted aprons, hair accessories, soap savers, sandwich wraps)
  • Gretta's Goats (organic goat milk soaps)
  • LAZ Cosmetics (natural bath and body care, hand made jewelry, blown glass items)
  • Lyons Fruit Farm (fruits, vegetables, flowers, cage free eggs)
  • Maier's Bakery (local danishes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, coffee cakes, and breads)
  • North Shore Pet Chef  back 10/19  (all natural pet foods and treats) 
  • Patyk Farms (Illinois grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, and now EGGS!)
  • Super Cup Coffee Shop (hot and iced coffee, lemonade, bottled water, salsa)
  • Tamales Express (meat and vegetarian tamales, tacos, elotes / corn on the cob)
  • LAST WEEK FOR Twin Garden Farms (Illinois grown Mirai sweet corn)
  • Wright Way Farm (certified organic vegetables, fruits, whole wheat flour and whole wheat pasta)

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

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Thank you so much to all of our Harvest Fest participants:  Featured Vendor Wright Way Farms, RC Juggles Entertainment, Gene Lim, the Niles West Marching Band, 2014 Pillsbury Bake-Off Kitchen contest semi-finalist Arlene Erlbach, Sponsor Mike Molitor Allstate, Sponsor @Properties Kim Quintero, Chicago Master Gardeners from the U of I Extension Program, and the Morton Grove Park District's Autumn Fest.See more of last week's Harvest Fest photos on our Facebook photo album  here or our Flickr photo album 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.

Tuesday, October 1st:  4-9 pm

Father & Son Italian Kitchen Fundraiser for the Farmers' Market -20% of ALL checks between 4-9 pm will be donated to our Market!

Dine in or carry out their wonderful piazzes, pastas, salads, sandwiches, or desserts.  Gluten-Free menu also available.  Stop by 9735 Skokie Blvd, Skokie (@ Golf & Skokie Blvd., across from Old Orchard, in the mall by DSW) or call 847.933.9100 on 10/1 between 4-9 pm!

Saturday, October 5th: Regular Market

Saturday, October 12th: Alpaca Day

Saturday, October 19th:  Hallween Costume Contest, last day of the Regular Season

Look for the Morton Grove Farmers' Market volunteers at the Face Painting table!



  •  Pick up a Father & Son Italian Kitchen coupon for a FREE Dessert Pizza from the Welcome Booth or LAZ Cosmetics!


    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



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.

 

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