Opening Day is THIS Saturday, June 8th!

Morton Grove Farmers' Market Opening Day 

Saturday, June 8th

Market Hours: 8 am – 12 pm 

Opening Ceremony: 10 am 

• Fresh, local produce including ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB, and PEAS
• Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
• Artisan crafts and goods

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market is kicking of the 2013 season this Saturday, June 8th from 8 am – 12 pm.   Opening Day festivities begin at 10 am with a Boy Scouts Flag Ceremony, Nancy Kabat singing the National Anthem, and brief speeches by Village President Dan DiMaria, MG Park District Executive Director Tracey Anderson, MG Chamber of Commerce Board President Rich Block, and Morton Grove Farmers’ Market founder Kristina Otte.

Shop for Father’s Day, graduation presents, and your weekly groceries!  Enjoy hot prepared foods, fresh produce and plants, hand-crafted items, fresh baked goods, and much more.  Be sure to “like” us on Facebook for Market updates!

The Featured Vendor on June 8th will be Blankenship Farms. Music will be provided by members of the Park View Elementary School Band.  The Community Group will be the ELL Parent Center (English Language Learners of Niles Township).  The Sponsor on hand will be Inland Bank.  The MG Chamber of Commerce will have Golf Outing tickets and raffle tickets available.

Ryan of RC Juggles will be joining us once again on Opening Day!  RC Juggles makes insanely creative balloon animals, hats, and toys – and he juggles, too!

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

• Albo Acres (alpaca wool products)
• Aunty Jeanne’s (jams, jellies, honey)
• Backyard Bed and Breakfast (hand-crafted wooden birdhouses)
• Beijo de Chocolat (gourmet tea, chocolates)
• Benhart Farms (meat, poultry, eggs)
• Blankenship Farms (fruits, vegetables, flowers)
• Brian Kabat Photography (calendars, greeting cards, portrait services)
• 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 (sweet and savory organic foods)
• Gretta’s Goats (goat milk soap)
• Jilly Bean Jar (hand knit and hand crocheted items)
• LAZ Cosmetics (natural body care, jewelry)
• Lyons Fruit Farm (fruit, vegetables, flowers, eggs)
• Maier’s Bakery (local pastries, breads)
• Patyk Farms (produce, flowers, plants)
• Super Cup Coffee Shop (beverages, salsa)
• Tamales Express (meat and vegetarian tamales, tacos, elotes)
• Wright Way Farm (certified organic produce)

Our Market can now accept Link EBT cards (SNAP Food Stamps).  Thanks to our generous sponsorswho 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!

Upcoming Events:

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

6/15/2013 Morton Grove Park District Day

(see flyer)

6/22/2013 Bike to the Market Day

Join Girl Scout Troop 42547 and Lutheran General Hospital for Bike Helmet Fittings and Sales, Bike Safety information, and Bicycle registration with the Morton Grove Police Department.

6/29/2013 Third Annual Pie Contest

(see flyer)

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

Please do not park in the street along Fernald, south of Dempster.