Morton Grove Farmers’ Market
SCOUTING DAY!
Saturday, September 14th
Market Hours: 8 am – 12 pmMarket Address: 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove
Scouting Day is our annual festival highlighting our local scout troops and thanking them for their community service throughout the year.
Scouting Day Schedule of Events:
- 10:00 am Color Guard Flag Ceremony
- 10:00 – 11:00 Free Maier’s Doughnut for any scout in uniform
- 8:00 – 12:00 Balloon creations and entertainment by Ryan Freeman of RC Juggles Entertainment
- Hourly Cub Scouts Water Rocket Launch
- Derby and Rain Gutter models and Knot Tying Lessons with the Cub Scouts
- Hourly crafts with the Girl Scouts
FEATURED VENDOR: Patyk Farms!
Morton Grove native John Patyk and his wife Myra run the family farm in Richmond, IL, where they live with their son Johnny and many chickens, goats, and kittens. Stop by the Patyk Booth at the northeast corner of the outer market for a variety of Illinois grown fruits and vegetables including sweet corn, musk melons, multi-colored heirloom carrots, several varieties of tomatoes and eggplants, and many other midwestern summer crops. This Saturday only, the Patyks will be bringing some of their live chickens to the Market!Fresh, local produce including SWEET CORN, PEACHES, APRICOTS, GRAPES, PLUMS, APPLES, TOMATOES, EGGPLANT, ONIONS, BLACKBERRIES, CUCUMBERS, BROCCOLI, ZUCCHINI, MUSK MELONS, RADISHES, POTATOES, BEETS, GREEN BEANS, WAX BEANS, CARROTS and much more! Click here for a Seasonal Produce Guide.- Illinois and Michigan sweet corn is available from Blankenship Farm - Eau Claire, MI, Patyk Farms - Richmond, IL, Twin Garden Farms - Harvard, IL and Wright Way Farm - Beloit, WI. Check out the ABC7 News Mirai sweet corn video here.
- Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
- Artisan crafts and goods
Entertainment:
Doug Blake from 8-10 amJonathan Weber from 10 am – 12 pm
Sponsor On Hand:
My Gym SkokieCommunity Groups:
- The American Legion, Morton Grove Post 134
- The Morton Grove American Legion Auxiliary
- Chicago Master Gardener Pat Reband from the U of I Extension program
- Morton Grove Community Relations Commission
These are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday’s Farmers’ Market:
- Albo Acres (alpaca wool, hand knit products, stuffed animals)
- Alluring Spectrums back 9/28 (hand-carved wood, stained glass)
- Aunty Jeanne’s (jams, jellies, honey)
- The Backyard Bed & Breakfast (hand-crafted wooden bird and bat houses, squirrel feeders, door knockers, and toys)
- Beijo de Chocolat (award winning chocolates, pastries, gourmet teas)
- Benhart Farms (pork, beef, burgers, sausages, poultry, cage free brown eggs)
- Blankenship Farms (fruits, vegetables)
- Brian Kabat Photography back 10/19 (calendars, greeting cards, portrait services)
- Brick Oven Kitchen (hummus, pita chips, salads)
- Buttercream by Julianna (gluten-free baked goods, made to order waffles)
- The Cheese People (artisan cheeses)
- Diana’s Whoopie Pies (whoopie pies and fruit pies)
- Fusion Spice back soon (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, 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 9/21 (all natural pet foods and treats)
FEATURED VENDOR 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)
- Twin Garden Farms (Illinois grown Mirai sweet corn)
- Wright Way Farm (organic vegetables, 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.
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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Thank you so much to the North Shore Senior Center for co-sponsoring Senior Day last Saturday. Thanks to all our Senior Day participants: Gold Sponsor Mike Molitor Allstate, Silver Sponsor MB Financial Bank, North Shore Senior Center, Mila Ryk, Mather LifeWays, Dr. Christy Matusiak of Halcyon Health Chiropractic, Morton Grove Advisory Commission on Aging, Morton Grove Garden Club, Morton Grove Woman’s Club and the Niles North Marching Band.See more of last week’s Senior Day photos on our Facebook photo album here or our Flickr photo album here.
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!
Double your Link dollars (up to $25 per card per week) with Double Value Tokens provided by NorthShore University HealthSystems.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, orvisit 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).
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.
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, September 21st: Harvest Fest
Saturday, September 28th: Regular Market
Saturday, October 5th: Regular Market
Saturday, October 12th: Alpaca Day
Saturday, October 19th: Halloween Costume Contest, Last day of the Regular Season
Double your Link dollars (up to $25 per card per week) with Double Value Tokens provided by NorthShore University HealthSystems.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, orvisit 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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