Farmers Market Returns Saturday To Historic Wagner Farms

GLENVIEW, IL — Like other local farmers markets, this summer's Glenview Farmers Market at Historic Wagner Farm will look a little different. At the same time, organizers say to expect the usual fresh food and fun attendees have come to expect over the years.

The farmers market is set to kick off from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. With the exception of the Fourth of July, it will run every Saturday through Oct. 10.

This year’s market will focus on produce, cheese and meat vendors only. There will be no ready-to-eat food or community event tables, according to organizers.

There will also be a number of provisions to protect the safety of market customers, employees and the community.

"We believe the Farmers Market can operate safely with proper distancing and provides individuals an opportunity to get outside, appreciate fresh food, and promotes mental well-being," organizers said in a press release. "We are committed to safety and have a plan in place,
allowing shoppers to interact with vendors with as little contact as possible."

The market will adhere to guidelines set forth by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Vendors will include:

Barry's Berries — seasonal berries

Finn's Ranch — Pasture-raised meats, free-range chickens, duck eggs and locally-grown products

First Orchards — Seasonal produce, potted plants and flowers, apple cider

Geneva Lakes Produce — Seasonal produce

Gourmet Sea Salts & Grinders — Gourmet seas salts, peppercorns, thumb grinders

R&B Miller Farms, Inc. — Seasonal fruit, honey, jams and cider

Zeldenrust Farm — Seasonal produce, potted plants/flowers

HOW THE EXPERIENCE HAS CHANGED

• Limited Vendors: Vendors will be limited to ones that sell take home and prepackaged items. There will be no ready-to eat foods available this season. A smaller number of vendors will allow more space between each booth.
• New location and visitor flow: The market will be located at the Farm’s circle drive.
  Please enter at the handicap parking area in the Northeast corner of the building and maintain the flow clockwise. The Heritage Center will remain closed.
• Market times: The market will still run from 8 a.m.-noon, but shoppers will be asked to pick up their items and move along limiting the contact time.
• Restrooms: A hand washing station and hand sanitizer stations will be available. A Port-o-let will be placed within close proximity to the market, but we encourage you to use the restroom prior to arrival.
• Green table, community booths, wagons and music: All non-shopping related activities have been eliminated this season to encourage visitor flow and to limit group gatherings. Community Wagons are also not available. Please be prepared to carry your items to cars parked across Wagner Road.
• LINK and double value programs: These programs will continue as planned with modifications to the LINK table, including a physical barrier between staff and shoppers.

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