Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Opens in Crystal Lake

Photo credit: Fresh Thyme Facebook page

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Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market will open Wednesday in the former Dominick’s building at 5340 U.S. 14 in Crystal Lake.

The grocery store, which specializes in fresh, healthy and local food, will hold a grand-opening celebration. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 6:45 a.m. followed by the stores official opening at 7 a.m., according to a news release from the company.

Fresh Thyme sells fresh fruits and vegetables, much of which is locally grown and organic; natural meat, which is raised without hormones; seafood that is flown in daily; locally roasted coffee beans and more.

During the grand opening celebration, the store will have a grocery giveaway for its first 250 shoppers in line. Lines typically form several hours in advance so interested shoppers are advised to arrive early. Festivities will continue with free samples, vendor demos, live music, face paintings and other entertainment throughout the weekend.

• For a schedule of events during the grand opening, visit the Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Facebook page

The grocer currently has locations in Deerfield, Mount Prospect, Fairview Heights, Downers Grove and Joliet. The store will be opening additional locations in Naperville and Chicago on Wednesday as well.

“We love our fellow Chicagoland residents, and we’re excited to continue to share value-priced, fresh, healthy and organic offerings to more of our neighbors,” Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell said.

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