Dance Day at MG Farmers' Market Saturday 6/20

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market

is off to a great start!

The Market will be open EVERY SATURDAYfrom 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

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Saturday, June 20th

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

DANCE DAY

Entertainment: Gene Lim will perform to raise funds for Feed My Starving Children from8:00 - 9:30 am on Stage A (between the sheds)

Entertainment: Morton Grove Park District Dancers will perform at 9:30 am and 10:45 am on Stage B (near the Welcome Booth)

Entertainment: The Glenview Squares will demonstrate square dancing at 9:45 am and 11:00 am on Stage A

Entertainment: Dance & Music Academy will perform at 10:00 am and 11:15 am on Stage B

Entertainment: Isla Pacifika will perform at 10:30 am and 11:30 am on Stage A

Community Group on hand: Morton Grove Park District

Community Group on hand: Pat Reband of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions

Sign up to be a 2015 Market Friend!

Download the application here or pick one up at the Welcome Booth.

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Thank you so much to everyone

who came out last Saturday!

• The Highland Park Pops

• Mather Lifeways

• The Maker Mom

• Cecelia Maiogan - Allstate Agency

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Here are our 6/20 vendors!

• Bee in Beezyness with God - raw honey, honey combs, beeswax candles
• Beijo de Chocolat - gourmet chocolates, baked sweets, tea
• Benhart Farms - grass fed meats (beef, chicken, pork, sausage, bacon), eggs
• Blankenship Farms - strawberries, raspberries, zucchini, flowers
• Brick Oven Kitchen - pita chips, hummus, baba ghanoush, fresh cut flowers
• The Cheese People - cheese
• Delicate Flour Baking - waffles made to order, baked goods, coffee
• Distinct Bath and Body - handmade soaps, body butters, soap dishes, bath bombs, bath pouches
• LAZ Cosmetics - all natural bath and body products, sterling silver jewelry, hand blown glass
• Lyons Fruit Farm - asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, brown eggs, morel mushrooms, flowers, plants
• Maier’s Bakery - sweet and savory baked goods, breads
• Pals with Pawz - Evanger’s cat and dog food, Dizzy Dog all natural treats, Jones all natural treats
• Pappardelle’s Pasta - pasta, oils, sauces
• Patyk Farm - onions, asparagus, radishes, flowers, plants, CSA pick up
• Sew Elegant Creations - handmade table runners, mats, aprons, pillows, napkins, hats, quilts, bags, pin cushions, children’s clothing and adult clothing
• Tamales Express - tamales, tacos, soup, corn on the cob, mangos, fresh coconut water, beverages
• Treasure Breads - gourmet sweet breads, biscotti
• The Wright Way Farm - lettuce, kale, radishes, strawberries, whole wheat flour, CSA pick up

Vendors, if you have any questions, please e-mail peggy AT mgfarmersmarket.com.

Farmers, please let us know what is in season & ready for harvest - e-mail elaine AT mgfarmersmarket.com. Photos and recipes welcome!

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Congratulations to this week’s free drawing winner!

Enter every Saturday at the Welcome Booth for your chance to win!

Want to VOLUNTEER at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market?

If you would like to sign up for a few hours during any Saturday between June 6 - October 17th (6:30 am - 12:30 pm), please e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Lorri at volunteer@mgfarmersmarket.com.

We would be happy to provide community service letters upon request.

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Our Market will once again accept Link EBT cards (SNAP Food Stamp benefits).

Thanks to our generous sponsors who make the Link program and the Double Value Token program possible!

Thank you to our Link / SNAP / EBT Program Sponsor BMO Harris Bank

and our Link Double Value Token Sponsor NorthShore University HealthSystem

Questions about Link at our Market? Click the Frequently Asked Questions here: MGFM Link Customer FAQ or MGFM Link Vendor FAQ!

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market is presented by the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Thank you so much to all of our generous sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Bianco Properties - Dempster Crossing

Crossfit Illumine / Crossfit Illumine Kids

Garden Club of Morton Grove

Inland Bank

Kochman Consultants

Mark Latuszek, Ambassador Real Estate Group

Midwest Center for Women’s HealthCare

Minute Clinic

My Gym Skokie

North Shore Martial Arts

The UPS Store

Windmiller Custom Sound

While it is too late to appear on our promotional banners, we are still accepting SPONSORSHIPS from local businesses and community organization for the 2015 Regular Season (June-October). Please download our Sponsor Letter here or contact us at sponsorship AT mgfarmersmarket.com.

Sponsorship benefits at the Bronze level and higher include:

• Business name featured in our 2015 weekly e-mail newsletters, our Facebook page, and on our website
• An advertising booth on one or more Farmers’ Market dates

You may download the Business Sponsorship Application here: 2015MGFMSponsorLetter.

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Upcoming Events:

The regular season will continue weekly through October 17th. Every Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. (Except July 4th)

All outdoor markets take place at 6210 Dempster St., between Harrer Pool and the MG Civic Center.

** Saturday, June 20th DANCE DAY 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

8-9:30 Gene Lim Stage A9:30 MG PD Stage B

9:45 Glenview Squares Stage A

10:00 Dance Academy Stage B

10:1510:30 Isla Pacifica Stage A10:45 MG PD Stage B

11:00 Glenview Squares A

11:15 Dance Academy Stage B

11:30 Isla Pacifica Stage A

** Saturday, June 27th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

** Saturday, July 4th Market CLOSED. Look for us in the Parade!

The Morton Grove Days Independence Day Parade kicks off at 2:30 pm at Dempster & Central.

** Saturday, July 11th PIE CONTEST! Click here to see the rules and information. Submit pies by 9:45 am. Judging begins at 10:15 am. Winners announced approx. 11:00 am. Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Click here for the Facebook event to invite your friends and family to bake pies, cheer on the contestants, or purchase slices for charity.

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For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, pleasecall 847.750.6436, e-mail connect AT mgfarmersmarket.com, or visit our website: www.mgfarmersmarket.com

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