Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of August 17
Farm-fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, summer squash, eggplants, green beans, beets, greens, Michigan fruits and berries and more abound at this week’s Ravinia Farmers Market, happening August 17 from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park. Look for 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. Plan your seasonal weekly menu to include all the flavors and nutrition of midsummer fruits and veggies while supporting local farmers and small community businesses. Shop for family favorites, and try some new varieties as well. Also 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 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 world folk music from award-winning performer L.J. Slavin from 11am-1pm. 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.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of August 24
Summer continues this week at the Ravinia Farmers Market with lots of farm-fresh, locally-grown summer fruits and veggies! Grapes are now in season, along with early crop Michigan apples, plus nectarines, peaches, plums, pears and more for baking and snacking. Look for heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, sweet and hot peppers, cucumbers, squash and eggplant, green beans, beets, greens, Michigan fruits and berries and more on August 24 from 8am-1pm (7am early bid shopping) at Jens Jensen Park. Plan your seasonal weekly menu and back-to-school lunches to include all the flavors and nutrition of midsummer 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 Americana Folk Rock from Al Rose and Steve Doyle from 11am-1pm. 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.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of September 21
Celebrate the final day of summer (before Fall Equinox on Thursday) at this week’s Ravinia Farmers Market, on Wednesday, September 21, with a great 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. Michigan grapes are in season, as are fall apples and pears. Peaches, nectarines, plums and late season blueberries and raspberries, plus jams and honey, are also available from our produce vendors. Shop for flavorful heirloom tomatoes, squash, eggplant, colorful peppers, beets, cauliflower, radish, turnips, kohlrabi, lettuce, beans, greens, carrots, onions, herbs and other favorites. Sweet corn season is ending soon, so be sure to stock up this week. 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 fresh sunflower and other cut flower bouquets 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. Be sure to stop by the Welcome Tent and enter the Ravinia Market Free Drawing Experience for a chance to win Farmers Market vendor and Highland Park business gift cards or other merchandise. 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. The Desert Birds Trio returns to the Market with “gypsy swing” tunes 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.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of August 10
Summer’s bounty continues at the Ravinia Farmers Market this Wednesday, August 10, 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. Plan your seasonal weekly menu to include all the magic, flavors and nutrition of midsummer fruits and veggies. Select from local, organic and Michigan-grown tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, zucchini and summer squash, kohlrabi, beets, scallions and onions, kale and chard, lettuce and salad greens, sweet and hot peppers, potatoes, fresh herbs and many other veggie favorites. Michigan fruit selections will include many varieties of peaches, plums, and berries, plus cherries and other specialty fruits. Continue to shop for your weekly menu, and 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 and snack items. Pick up 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 folk music by Albie Powers from 11am-1pm. 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.
Ravinia Farmers Market Update – week of August 3, 2022
Summer fruits and vegetables are in abundance at this week’s Ravinia Farmers Market, with Michigan favorites like peaches, plums, and berries available from several vendors. Midwest sweetcorn will also likely be at this week’s market, along with heirloom tomatoes, summer squashes, cucumbers, green beans, kohlrabi, pepper varieties, fresh herbs and other summer veggies. The Market is open this Wednesday, August 3, 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. Join more than 30 weekly local produce, food, artisanal product, plant and natural product vendors in the beautiful setting near the Ravinia Metra station. 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 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 Ravinia prize winners will receive two pavilion passes to the CSO performances on August 5 , 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 Americana roots music from singer-songwriter Pierce Crask from 11am-1pm. 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.
