Morton Grove Farmers' Market Saturday 6/13

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market is off to a running start!

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

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Saturday, June 13th

• The Highland Park Pops will perform from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Listen to swing tunes, jazz favorites, dance music and big band standards while you visit our wonderful vendors, sponsors, and community groups.

• Community Group on hand: Mather Lifeways

• Community Group on hand: The Maker Mom Prepare to commit random acts of wildflowers as Kim Moldofsky, AKAThe Maker Mom, teaches you to make seed balls. Kim will supply all the materials for you to make and take home free seed balls.

• After the Market, stop by Bike Morton Grove‘s “Show ‘n Go” community ride just north of the market at the Harrer Park Band Shell.

• Sponsor on hand: Cecelia Maiogan - Allstate Agency

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Thank you so much to everyone who came out to celebrate our Opening Day last Saturday!

Special thanks to Mayor DiMaria, Representative Lou Lang, Morton Grove Trustees Bill Grear, Rita Minx, John Pietron, Ed Ramos, John Thill, Janine Witko, former Trustees Shel Marcus and Maria Toth, and the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.

Musician Gene Lim

Golf School District 67‘s community day featured performances bythe Golf Middle School Jazz Band and Show Chorus, face painting, crafts, and a free book giveaway.

Pat Reband of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners

Bike Morton Grove

Chiro One Wellness Centers and Upstairs Hair Affair

For more photos and videos, please visit our Facebook and Flickr photo albums!

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Here are our 6/13 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, 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, eggs, 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
• Patyk Farm - vegetables, flowers, eggs
• 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, spinach, radishes

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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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 13th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
** Saturday, June 20th DANCE DAY 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ** Saturday, June 27th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
** Saturday, July 4th Market CLOSED. Look for us in the Parade!

** 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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