Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of August 31
Stop by the Ravinia Farmers Market this Wednesday, August 31 for a fabulous selection of farm-fresh, late summer fruits and veggies from local vendors and producers from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park. Grapes and early apples are here, plus heirloom tomatoes, summer squashes, eggplants, cucumbers, colorful peppers, green beans, beets and so many more favorites, as well as Michigan fruit and berries. Sweet corn season is ending soon, so be sure to pick up plenty for the coming Labor Day weekend. Plan your seasonal weekly menu and back-to-school lunches to include all the flavors and nutrition of late summer fruits and veggies while supporting local farmers and small community businesses. Select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, jams and jellies, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, and snack items. Pick up some fresh, cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden, and shop for natural skincare items as well. Several vendors also offer freshly-made breakfast and lunch items to eat at the Market or take home. Running through the September 14 market, be sure to stop by the Welcome Tent and enter the Ravinia Festival Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win two tickets to upcoming concerts, courtesy of Ravinia Festival. This week’s Ravinia prize winners will receive two passes to upcoming performances, as well as a Ravinia goodie bag. Additional prizes include gift cards from a Highland Park business. This weeks’ live music is sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation. “Jazzman” Jeff Justman performs acoustic Beatle Jazz”, 60s Music, Torch Songs, and Originals from 8:45-10:45am, followed by great folk and bluegrass from Josh Weisbart & Noah Plotkin, from 11am-1pm. The Ravinia Market runs through the end of October, so mark your calendars to be sure not to miss this weekly Highland Park community event. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. Additional gratitude to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
2022 Season Introduction
2022 Ravinia Farmers Market Season Opens June 1 in Highland Park Live Music, Local Vendors, Giveaways, and a Customer Appreciation Day to Highlight Opening May 3, 2022 (Highland Park) —The Ravinia Farmers Market (RFM) opens for its 44th season from 8a.m. to 1p.m. on Wednesday, June 1 at Jens Jensen Park in Highland Park, with some vendors open for early shoppers starting at 7a.m. Opening day includes dozens of vendors and live acoustic music, as well as the season’s first Customer Appreciation Day, with organic product giveaways and more. Market attendees can also win community-provided prizes in an 11a.m. free drawing. The Ravinia market is one of several markets in the Chicago area featuring local, organic produce grown by North Shore vendors. “Since 2020, the Ravinia Neighbors Association (www.ravinianeighbors.org) has graciously been the Host Sponsor of the RFM, which allows the weekly event to have non-profit status. This alliance continues the mission to bring together the community in the Ravinia District,” says market manager Ed Kugler, who has managed the market since 2016. “This year, we are honored to add the Park District of Highland Park as our second main sponsor,” he adds. Kugler’s company, Taste Marketing, manages both the RFM and the Glencoe Farmers Market, which opens for its second season from 1-5p.m., on June 11, next to Village Hall at 675 Village Ct. This year’s RFM will be bigger than ever, having more than doubled in vendor participation in the last three years, says Kugler. In addition to retaining most vendors from last year, Kugler has added several new vendors to the weekly line-up. Look for new offerings this season, such as a special Market Membership and a sponsorship program. Live music continues this year, as “Jazzman” Jeff Justman returns from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. most weeks. Since 2016, the North Shore-based acoustic musician has offered market goers live entertainment in pass-the-hat style. Regular music performances from additional local artists are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week on the market grounds. Weekly performances are sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation and Life Rhythms (www.LifeRythms.com). COVID-19 protocols will continue to remain at the forefront for the safety of customers, vendors, and market staff. Kugler adds, “Although conditions have changed since the 2021 market season, we are still following current COVID-19 state and local protocols, which will be followed and adapted to as we are directed by the City of Highland Park. The RFM is a member of the Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA), which collaborates with the governor’s office to determine how all farmers markets in Illinois will follow the current COVID-19 protocols.” Here’s to an amazing 2022 Ravinia Farmers Market season! Naturally yours, Ed Kugler 2022 Ravinia Farmers Market, Market ManagerTaste Marketing, Inc., Founder
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of October 12
Autumn is in the air this week as the Ravinia Farmers Market continues every Wednesday from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park, through October 26. Stop by the Market this Wednesday morning for a great selection of fall fruits and veggies from local vendors, producers and small businesses. Michigan in-season fruits include a variety of sweet and tart fall apples and pears, and a limited selection of plums and late season fruits, plus a variety of local honey options, are also available from our produce vendors. You’ll also still find heirloom tomatoes, as well as colorful winter squash, eggplant, sweet and hot peppers, beets, cauliflower, radish, turnips, kohlrabi, lettuce, greens, carrots, onions, herbs and other favorites. Pumpkins and decorative gourds are also available. Plan your weekly menu and school lunches when shopping the Market while supporting local farmers and small community businesses. Select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, jams and jellies, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, and snack items. Pick up cut flower bouquets and herb plants for your home and fall garden. Several vendors also offer freshly-made breakfast and lunch items to eat at the Market or take home. Weekly live music is sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation. “Jazzman” Jeff Justman performs acoustic Beatle Jazz”, 60s Music, Torch Songs, and Originals from 8:45-10:45am. Jared Rabin returns to the Market with folk and acoustic classics from 11am-1pm. The Ravinia Market runs through the end of October, so mark your calendars to not to miss this weekly Highland Park community event. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. Additional gratitude to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.
