Sunny Day In Store For EP Farmers Market

The Evergreen Park Farmers Market is now open for its twentieth season! The Market takes place at Yukich Field, 89th and Kedzie Avenue, from 8am-1pm every Thursday until October 30.

With a beautiful weather day in store, the market also brings some special additions. Starting Thursday, May 8, the Record Shop on 95th Street will be the Market DJ, spinning records from 10am-12pm.

“It has been wonderful to see the market grow over the years,” commented Beth Novotney, Director of the Office of Citizens’ Services and Coordinator of the Market. “Some of our vendors have been with us the entire time, such as Laurie’s Creations, Dotson’s Farm and Hiemenz Nursery to name a few. We’ve been able to attract many new vendors, including a handful this year.”

Those new vendors include:
Bee Line Microgreens
Lil Bird Kitchens
Bosco’s All Natural Dog and Cat Treats
Blooms and Bees
Yallitizers

They will join the Farmers Market alumni, including:
Farmin Local
El Coyote Mexican Restaurant
Laurie’s Creations
Hiemenz Nursery
Villa’s Nuts and Candy
Ever Pure Organics
Bani’s Beets
Mosaic Boutique and Teas
Smilin’ Clyde’s Hot Dogs
Jerry’s Jerky
Dotson’s Farm
Gwen’s Garden Plates
Jewels 2U
D’Olivio’s Fashions
Homegirls Hummus
Barrachas Inc.
Nissa’s Nana Pudding and More
Taste of Martha’s Kitchen
Tupperware

“We open the season with an “All Things Spring” theme, with garden plants, flower baskets and a large array of annuals and perennials, just in time for Mother’s Day,” Ms. Novotney continued. “We also have handmade items, tasty foods and other yummy baked goodies.”

Visitors are reminded that weekly vendor attendance may vary throughout the season. Also, as a courtesy to other guests and to maintain safe food practices, live animals and pets..other than service animals. . .are not allowed at the Farmers Market.

“We are also happy that this summer, we will be adding some new activities for all ages. Please join us. We’re here every Thursday for the next six months!”

The Market continues through the summer and into the end of October. For more information on the Market, please call (708) 422-8776. The OCS Facebook page is EP Office of Citizen Services.

Some of vendors from Thursday, May 1 greet you!