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Orland Park Seeks Food Trucks & Vendors for Market at the Park 19
The Village of Orland Park invites vendors and food trucks to participate in its weekly Market at the Park, May 30 through July 25.
ORLAND PARK, IL (Feb 14, 2019) -- Orland Park’s Market at the Park will return to Crescent Park beginning Thursday, May 30.
Held every Thursday through July 25, the market is open from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and features a variety of vendors, free weekly entertainment, yard games and Orland Park Cruise Night. There will be no market on Thursday, July 4. Crescent Park is located at 9705 West 142nd Street.
“We are ready for the village’s summer activities,” said Trustee Dan Calandriello, chair of the village’s Recreation and Parks Committee. “Market at the Park is a nice family event with music, food and fun for everyone.”
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Vendors interested in selling at Market at the Park can find the criteria list on the vendor application. Products for consideration include fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies, sauces, meats, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, nuts and other gourmet foods, pet foods, cut flowers, potted plants and garden accessories, as well as artistic and organically produced products including arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, vintage and more.
Guests at Market at the Park will also be treated to free live entertainment. Each week will feature a band or musical group performing under the pergola at Crescent Park. Food and alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
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The Recreation Department is seeking food trucks to participate in the weekly market. Different food trucks are featured each week depending on availability.
"The Thursday evening markets at Crescent Park make it convenient for more families to shop the market and enjoy everything that the Recreation Department has planned each week," Calandriello added. "We invite everyone to plan to spend their Thursday evenings with us at Crescent Park.”
Vendors interested in participating in Market at the Park are encouraged to reserve space now, as space is limited. For application information contact Doreen Biela, Special Events Manager, at dbiela@orlandpark.org or 708-403-6266.
