Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of June 29, 2022

Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of June 29, 2022   The Michigan berry season is officially here, with early blueberries, raspberries and cherries available at this week’s Ravinia Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, June 22 from 7am-1pm at Jens Jensen Park, in the Ravinia Business District. Plan your weekly menu shopping around all that’s in season this week, including a variety of early summer fruits and the final weeks of Michigan strawberries. (Market Manager’s tip: buy extra to make jam or freeze).  Also, in season this week: local and organic kale, chard, mixed greens, lettuces, garlic scapes, salad radishes and turnips, snap peas, parsley, basil, cilantro and other flavorful herbs, fruits and veggies.  Join more than 35 weekly local produce, food, artisan product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting at Jens Jensen Park. In addition to local and organic produce, select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, artisan oils and flours, skin care products and soaps, as well as fresh cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden.  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 first prize winner will receive pavilion passes to the July 15 Opening Night: Tchaikovsky with Marin Alsop and Stewart Goodyear, as well as a Ravinia goodie bag! Additional prizes include two $25 gift cards to My Sister’s Circus.  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 folk music from Fur Mountain, from 11am-1pm. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of July 27, 2022

Summer fruit season continues at this week’s Ravinia Farmers Market, with peaches, plums, nectarines, raspberries, cherries and other Michigan favorites now available. The Market is open this Wednesday, July 27, from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park with fresh, local and organic fruits and vegetables, baked goods, artisanal food items, plants and flowers and other Market items, as well as community tents and live music. Be sure to plan your weekly menu with what’s in season at the Market, including sweet corn, green beans, cucumbers and zucchini/summer squash, peppers, tomatoes, kohlrabi, broccoli and more, plus local and organic kale and chard selections, mixed lettuces, flavorful basil and other herbs, fruits and veggies. Join nearly 40 weekly local produce, food, artisanal product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting at Jens Jensen Park. In addition to local and organic produce, 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, healthy beverages, artisan oils and flours, skin care products and soaps, as well as fresh cut flowers and beautiful plantss for your home and garden. 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 pavilion passes to CSO and other performances on July 29, 20 or 31 , as well as a Ravinia goodie bag! Additional prizes include gift cards for free scoops at Sweet Home Gelato locations. 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 honkeytonk-style music from Diamondback Duo from 11am-1pm. One minute of silence will again be observed at the Market at noon to honor the victims of the July 4 tragedy and our community. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. Additional thank yous to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of July 20, 2022

Peaches and plums are now in season, along with sweet and tart cherries, apricots, raspberries, late season blueberries and other delicious Michigan fruits. The Market is open this Wednesday, July 20, from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park with fresh, local and organic fruits and vegetables, baked goods, artisanal food items, plants and flowers and other Market items, as well as community tents and live music.  A minute of silence will again be observed at the Market at noon to honor the victims of the July 4 tragedy and our community. Additional community support/outreach is planned for this week’s Market.   Plan your weekly menu with what’s in season at the Market, including green beans, cucumbers and zucchini/summer squash, early tomatoes, kohlrabi, broccoli and more, plus local and organic kale and chard selections, mixed greens, lettuces, garlic scapes, salad turnips, snap peas, parsley, flavorful basil, and other herbs, fruits and veggies.  Join nearly 40 weekly local produce, food, artisanal product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting at Jens Jensen Park. In addition to local and organic produce, select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, healthy beverages, artisan oils and flours, skin care products and soaps, as well as fresh cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden. Several vendors also offer freshly-made breakfast and lunch items to eat at the Market or take home. This week we welcome new vendor Blossom, a Chicago-based mental wellness company offering “meditation in a mug” barista-style latte mixes with clinically-effective superfoods to support energy, focus, and stress. . 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 first prize winner will receive two lawn passes to the July 21 Henhouse Prowlers performance on the Carousel Stage , as well as a Ravinia goodie bag! Additional prizes include one $25 gift card for lunch at Bluegrass Restaurant.  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 Americana folk roots music from Meadow Ridge Ramblers from 11am-1pm.  Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. Thank you to our other sponsors and Friends of Ravinia Farmers Market.  For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of July 13, 2022

The Ravinia Farmers Market is here for our Highland Park, Highwood and neighboring communities. The Market is open this Wednesday, July 13, from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park with fresh, local and organic fruits and vegetables, baked good, artisanal food items, plants and flowers and other Market items, as well as community tents. A minute of silence will be observed at the Market at noon to honor the victims of the July 4 tragedy and our community. Additional community support/outreach is being planned for this week’s Market. The Midsummer Market season continues, with Michigan berries and fruits in abundance. This week’s Ravinia Farmers Market is featuring sweet and tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries and apricots, and additional fruit selections as harvest is available. Plan your weekly menu with what’s in season at the Market, including green beans, cucumbers and zucchini/summer squash, plus local and organic kale and chard selections, mixed greens, lettuces, green onions, garlic scapes, salad turnips, snap peas, parsley, flavorful basil, and other herbs, fruits and veggies. Join nearly 40 weekly local produce, food, artisanal product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting at Jens Jensen Park. In addition to local and organic produce, select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, beverages, artisan oils and flours, skin care products and soaps, jewelry and decorative items, as well as fresh cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden. 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 first prize winner will receive two pavilion passes to the July 16 CSO performance: Marcus Roberts Trio Plays His Rhapsody in D, as well as a Ravinia goodie bag! Additional prizes include one $25 gift card to Enaz. 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 Americana folk rock music from Koleinu from 11am-1pm. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.

Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of July 6, 2022

Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of July 6, 2022 The Midsummer Market season has arrived, and so have Michigan berries. This week’s Ravinia Farmers Market is featuring sweet and tart cherries, raspberries, early blueberries and apricots, and potentially additional fruit selections. Stop by this Wednesday, July 6, from 7am-1pm at Jens Jensen Park, in the Ravinia Business District for the freshest in local produce and other market items. Plan your weekly menu with what’s in season at the Market, including this year’s first harvests of green beans, cucumbers and zucchini, plus local and organic kale and chard selections, mixed greens, lettuces, green onions, garlic scapes, salad turnips, snap peas, parsley, flavorful basil, and other herbs, fruits and veggies. Join more than 35 weekly local produce, food, artisanal product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting at Jens Jensen Park. In addition to local and organic produce, select from farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, local honey, pastries and baked goods, vegan and gluten-free selections, condiments, spices and chocolates, artisan oils and flours, skin care products and soaps, jewelry and decorative items, as well as fresh cut flowers and beautiful plants for your home and garden. 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 first prize winner will receive two pavilion passes to the July 16 CSO performance: Marcus Roberts Trio Plays His Rhapsody in D, as well as a Ravinia goodie bag! Additional prizes include two $25 gift cards to Jeweled Elephant  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 Americana music from Jared Rabin, from 11am-1pm. Special thank you to our Market Gold Sponsors Carolyn Cerf Coldwell Banker Realty and Keyth Security. For more information, visit RaviniaFarmersMarket.com.