Morton Grove Farmers' Market
3rd Annual Pie Contest
Saturday, June 29th
Market Hours: 8 am - 12 pm
Pie Entries are due by 10:45 am
Pie Contest Judging starts at 11 am
- Fresh, local produce including STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, SPINACH, LETTUCE, BROCCOLI, RADISHES, and HOOP HOUSE TOMATOES. Zucchini, beans, cabbage and eggplant coming soon!
- Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
- Artisan crafts and goods
- Featured Vendor: Diana's Whoopie Pies
- Entertainment: Wild Onion String Band (9 am - 12 pm)
- Community Groups: Morton Grove Garden Club and Morton Grove Days Commission. The Morton Grove Historical Museum and Education Center will be OPEN from 9 am - 12 pm.
- Sponsor On Hand: Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers
See the photos on our Facebook page. Please send us your photos from the Market or of your Market treats!
LAZ Cosmetics sold plenty of jewelry and bath & body products on their featured vendor day.
Upcoming Events:
The Morton Grove Farmers' Market's full season will take place from 8 am - 12 pm EVERY Saturday through October 19th, except for July 6th. Join us for shopping, dining, live entertainment, activities for the kids, and so much more!
Find out what's happening in Niles-Morton Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Saturday, June 29th Third Annual Pie Contest The Morton Grove Farmers' Market has moved our annual Pie Contest to June 29th to allow for a wider variety of seasonal fruit pies. All are welcome to enter this FREE contest!
The PRIZES are as follows:
Thank you in advance to the additional volunteers who will help run the contest, slice the pies, and help collect donations for the Niles Township Food Pantry.
For photos of our Pie Contest last year, visit our Facebook photo album here.
Pie Contest Contestant Entry Form:
Print and complete this form and bring it to the Market with your 2 pies this Saturday BEFORE 10:45 am! Copies will be available at the Welcome Booth as well.
Pie Contest Rules:
If you'd like to join us IN the parade, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com!
NO MARKET SATURDAY, JULY 6TH
Regular Market Schedule EVERY Saturday from July 13 through October 19
Click here for our Events page on our website.
The PRIZES are as follows:
- First Place: $50 in Market Bucks, a copy of Homemade with Love, autographed by the author Jennifer Perillo, and a copy of Farmers' Markets of the Heartland by Janine MacLachlan. Janine MacLachlan was one of our 2012 Pie Contest Judges!
- Second Place: $20 in Market Bucks and a copy of Farmers' Markets of the Heartland by Janine MacLachlan.
- Third Place: $10 in Market Bucks and a copy of Farmers' Markets of the Heartland by Janine MacLachlan.
- Morton Grove Village President Dan DiMaria - Mayor DiMaria is a strong supporter of this Farmers' Market and our commitment to encouraging healthy eating and community building.
- Ron Kaplan aka Ronnie Suburban - co-founder of the foodie focused LTH Forum. 2011 MGFM Pie Contest Judge. "Chicago foodie, online personality, co-owner of Highland Park-based Greenwood Associates Inc., which distributes industrial food ingredients." Chicago Magazine
- Steve Zaransky - co-founder of LTH Forum, a message board for Chicago foodies. 2012 MGFM Pie Contest Judge.
Thank you in advance to the additional volunteers who will help run the contest, slice the pies, and help collect donations for the Niles Township Food Pantry.
For photos of our Pie Contest last year, visit our Facebook photo album here.
Pie Contest Contestant Entry Form:
Print and complete this form and bring it to the Market with your 2 pies this Saturday BEFORE 10:45 am! Copies will be available at the Welcome Booth as well.
Pie Contest Rules:
- Open to amateur bakers of all ages. One entry per person.
- Bring two identical pies: one for appearance, one for judge tasting.
- Fresh or frozen fruit only-no dairy or eggs permitted.
- Crust and filling must be homemade.
- Accepted size range is 7" - 10." Pies must be round.
- Pies must be at the judges' table NO LATER than 10:45 am on Saturday, June 29.
- Winner must be present during 11 a.m. judging.
- Winners will receive prizes and accolades!
- Pies will be sliced and sold to Market customers after judging to raise funds for the local food pantry.
If you'd like to join us IN the parade, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com!
NO MARKET SATURDAY, JULY 6TH
Regular Market Schedule EVERY Saturday from July 13 through October 19
Click here for our Events page on our website.
Little Sprout t-shirts and MGFM bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for sale at the Welcome Booth every Saturday.
Find out what's happening in Niles-Morton Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
These are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday's Farmers' Market:
- Albo Acres (alpaca wool, hand knit products, stuffed animals)
- Alluring Spectrums (hand-carved wood, stained glass)
- Aunty Jeanne's (jams, jellies, honey)
- Backyard Bed and Breakfast (hand-crafted wooden bird and bat houses, squirrel feeders)
- Beijo de Chocolat (gourmet tea, chocolates)
- Benhart Farms (meat, burgers, sausages, poultry, eggs)
- Blankenship Farms (fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants)
- Brick Oven Kitchen (hummus, pita chips, salads)
- Buttercream by Julianna will be back 7/13
- The Cheese People (artisan cheeses)
- FEATURED VENDOR Diana's Whoopie Pies (whoopie pies and fruit pies)
- Fusion Spice (NEW prepared food! Vegetarian and vegan Indian themed wraps and rice)
- LAZ Cosmetics (natural bath and body care, hand made jewelry)
- Lyons Fruit Farm (fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, eggs)
- Maier's Bakery (local pastries, breads)
- Patyk Farms (produce, flowers, plants)
- Super Cup Coffee Shop (hot and iced coffee, lemonade, bottled water, salsa)
- Tamales Express (meat and vegetarian tamales, tacos, elotes)
- Wright Way Farm (certified organic produce, whole wheat flour and whole wheat pasta)
